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Thoughts About the Oklahoma Tragedy
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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Even in the midst of tragedy, we can find love. This teacher embraces his student who he thought had perished. I hope the photographer wins a Pulitzer for capturing such a poignant moment. It is tragedies like this that remind us how fragile we, as humans truly are. Read more
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How Pregnant Woman Can Avoid Being Tricked Into Having an Unwanted Abortion
Monday, May 20th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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This is an open plea to men if you dont want to have children, then please use a condom. Tricking your girlfriend into taking abortion pills is totally inappropriate. Let the story of Andrew Welden and Remee Lee be a teachable moment for pregnant women, especially those of you wh... Read more
When Mother’s Day Becomes a Day of Mourning
Saturday, May 11th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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I will never forget her face; the laboring patient in Room 4. Although it happened almost 20 years ago, her memory is forever etched in my mind. She was older, perhaps in her 30s and about to deliver her first child. We disconnected the fetal monitor from her abdomen, gathered he... Read more
Pregnancy and Dental Problems, Part 2
Friday, May 10th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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As previously discussed in Part 1, dental problems and pregnancy has been a long-standing problem based on limited access of pregnant women to dental services. This is especially true for pregnant women who have Medicaid coverage. However, your obstetrician should be your advocat... Read more
Dental Problems and Pregnancy, Part 1
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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Are you pregnant, poor and need to see a dentist Well, God help you according to a recent article in the New York Times by Catherine Saint Louis. Hats off to Ms. Saint Louis for her expose of a quiet little secret that has existed for decades pregnant women with dental problems h... Read more
10 Things Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Pre-eclampsia
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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May is Pre-eclampsia Month, a time to empower all women about the dangers of this very deadly disease. It has claimed the lives of many women, including the grandmother of Vanessa Williams. Although it has been described as far back as the days of Hippocrates, we still dont have ... Read more
An Open Letter to Hallie Berry: Pregnant at Age 46
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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Dear Hallie You dont know me but 6 years ago, I sent you a copy of my prenatal book, The Smart Mothers Guide to a Better Pregnancy and your agent sent it back with a rude note attached. No worries. I dont hold grudges. Congratulations on your pregnancy at the blessed age of 46 bu... Read more
The Boston Bombing: A Teachable Moment in Parenting
Monday, April 22nd, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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Pregnant moms, please indulge me as I veer off-topic today in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon. As I deboarded a plane yesterday, I observed a young woman sporting a bright green baseball cap with the letters, BOSTON emblazoned on the front. Obviously, she was making a statem... Read more
Should Pregnant Women Have a Lotus Birth?
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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Lotus birth is a trending phenomenon but is it safe The importance of the umbilical cord and placenta during pregnancy cannot be overstated. It is where the unborn fetus receives nutrients, oxygen and communication from its mother. In traditional practices, once the baby is born,... Read more
Should a Teen Sue Her Parents to Prevent Having an Abortion?
Thursday, April 11th, 2013 by Linda Burke-Galloway
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Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational. I thought about Hugh MacKays quote after I read the story of the pregnant teen in Texas whos suing her parents to prevent a forced abortion. I know Texas has some good peo... Read more
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