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Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Criminal Behavior Later -- 30-Year Study Finds Higher Blood Lead Levels Raised Risk of Arre

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WEDNESDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are exposed to lead at a young age are more likely to be arrested later in life.

A study in the May 27 issue of PLoS Medicine is the first empirical evidence that elevated blood lead levels, both in the pregnant mother and in the child, are associated with criminal behavior in young adulthood.


     
     
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Did You Use a Birth Plan?

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I am wondering how many women used a birth plan, or at least prepared a birth plan, during their pregnancy?

Here is a good article about birth plans at the Mayo Clinic:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-p...


     
     
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Alternative Treatments for Morning Sickness

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Morning sickness can make the first trimester of pregnancy uncomfortable for many women. Although Zantac, Pepcid, and stronger prescriptions are common recommendations to help control the nausea and vomiting, taking as few medications as possible is in the best interest of the baby. Thankfully, a couple of alternative methods that originate from Traditional Chinese Medicine can help one relieve nausea. These safer substitutes are better for prenatal care and can be acquired cheaply and easily.