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Cot Death Prevention
Thursday, 30 October 2008 09:40
Dr Mercola (www.mercola.com), in his latest newsletter, is highlighting a story headed "Fans Lower Risk of Sudden Baby Death" which says:
  • "Using a fan to circulate air lowered the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in a study of nearly 500 babies."
and goes on to say:
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Male Factors in Miscarriage
Wednesday, 29 October 2008 17:37
A long-standing patient came in today for treatment. Her three previous pregnancies have resulted in only one baby and she wants to avoid a miscarriage this time.

I asked her about the quality of her husband's sperm and she looked at me quizzically, saying: "I have got pregnant 3 times already so there is obviously nothing wrong with him".
She had no idea that less than perfect sperm could be a contributing factor in her miscarriages.
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Improving Male Fertility
Sunday, 26 October 2008 15:01
I am often astounded at how both medical people and natural therapists, when given a named condition that the woman has, run with this as the sole reason for lack of pregnancy/babies rather than improving what the man is contributing to the venture any way. 

Both go to make up half of the baby's inheritance . . . . we can always aim for perfect . . ..
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