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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four exceptional nurses have been awarded nursing scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate and doctoral studies in the field of maternal-child nursing. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130214/DC59689LOGO) "These promising candidates are poised to make great strides in their fields, and the March of Dimes is proud to help them continue their education," says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of...
Pretty Pushers are made for mother's giving birth! West Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Bliss Baby & Maternity now carrying Pretty Pushers Labor & Delivery Gowns. Pretty Pushers labor gowns are a smart, soft, and stylish alternative to the unisex hospital gown for modern labor and delivery. Why wear a scratchy hospital gown on one of the most important days of a lifetime? Designed by a mom of two, Pretty Pushers creates a new option for new moms in labor. The gowns are...
From one family to another, the Chengs publish a free book for families dealing with the loss of an infant. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 In the fall of 2008, Melanie Tioleco-Cheng received the news that no expectant mother ever wants to hear. Her baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. As a physician, she knew exactly what this meant for her second child, Macy, and even more about how little her chance of survival was in light of her heart and lung problems. But, how would Melanie...
Obesity leaves mothers unable to give birth unassisted as obesity continues its rampant rise in the United States and across the ocean in the United Kingdom. ShopPharmacyCounter.com Announces Summer Sale of PhenObestin 37.5, a prescription strength weight loss supplement to help avoid these birth complications. Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 As obesity rates sky rocket in the United States and abroad, the increase in need for surgical equipment during childbirth comes as no shock....
Two innovative women owned global businesses are teaming up to provide relief to 24 of Africa's poorest countries. This is a first step toward cutting the red tape and bureaucracy from saving women's and children's lives around the world. Providence, RI (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Maternova Research, a newly formed non-profit affiliate of the award winning Maternova, Inc., is partnering with Flight for Every Mother (FFEM) to amplify the voices of clinicians battling maternal...
NEW YORK, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Blood Center (NYBC) announced today that Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130613/DC32105 ) Dr. Glimcher is the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, where she is also Professor of Medicine. In addition, she is Provost for Medical Affairs of Cornell University. Previous...
NEW YORK, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Blood Center (NYBC) announced today that Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Ms. Jones Austin has 20 years of leadership experience working for the advancement of underserved children, individuals and families. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130613/DC32106 ) Ms. Jones Austin also brings a unique patient...
Embracing a father's role in promoting a safe pregnancy and childbirth, Kangu.org allows users to donate to a pregnant woman's medical care on behalf of special Dad in their life NEW YORK, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In celebration of Father's Day, Kangu.org - an innovative philanthropic platform that enables donors to crowdfund safe birth environments for pregnant women in developing countries - announced the launch of its new feature, "Celebrating Dads." (Photo:...
As Medical Successes Rise, Laws Increase Funding And Promote Public Awareness NEW YORK, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As researchers continue to discover groundbreaking medical therapies using stem cells from umbilical cord blood, Federal and State governments in the United States are ramping up their efforts to support the cord blood industry and educate parents-to-be about banking their babies' stem cells. The most recent development happened on May 16(th) when the New York State...
Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on June 19, 2013 HONG KONG, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE: CO) (the "Company") today announced its plan to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, after market close in the U.S. The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 to discuss its financial performance and give a brief...
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Labor Induction is a process of giving an artificial start to birth with medical intervention or other methods. When an induction is not performed for emergency or other medical reasons, the method is considered an elective process. The decision to induce labor has increased in recent years due to its convenience or because it easily accommodates busy schedules. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, however, say that labor should only be induced when it is more risky...
