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Surrogacy in Canada is not just for those too posh to push, or the rich and famous. One in six couples are affected by various forms of infertility. Ontario, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 There are two types of surrogacy arrangements in Canada; Gestational and Traditional. A traditional surrogate arrangement is rare in Canada and equates to less than five percent of all Canadian surrogacy arrangements. A traditional surrogacy arrangement involves a woman who donates her own egg(s) and then...

OTTAWA, May 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Harmony Juvenile Products has issued a recall on their child car seat, the V7 Convertible Deluxe Car Seat (Model# 0302001TNC). Transport Canada identified a safety non-compliance issue with the seat through car seat verification testing. During simulated crash tests with a 6 year-old test dummy, the bolts that secure the base of the car seat to the backrest were observed to tear through, or partially through, the plastic shell, leaving exposed sharp...

To be featured at the American Library Association Annual Book Exhibit in Chicago on June 27-July 1, 2013. HARBOR CITY, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A father with dementia. A daughter with solid medical background and very personal fears. Would life turn out to be better and easier for them? Their journey through nine years of challenging experiences, and the lessons learned which enabled them to remain loving and positive are all unveiled in Dr. Patricia H. Arnazzi's...

DURHAM, N.C., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Parata Systems, a leader in pharmacy automation, announced today it has been recognized by Today's Caregiver magazine as a 2013 "Caregiver Friendly(®) Award" recipient. The awards recognize products, services, books and media created with the needs of caregivers in mind. Parata was recognized in the "Products" category for its Parata PASS(TM) (patient adherence strip system) packaging. Parata PASS organizes medications into a strip of unit-...

Toddler bed rails from Two Hippos are designed to be soft, fun, and keep children safe. Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Toddler bed rails from Two Hippos are designed to be soft, fun, and keep children safe. Two Hippos, an American family-owned business, is dedicated to producing products that help children lead happier and safer lives. Using natural materials that are soft and easy to clean, Two Hippos' products now come in bright colors and feature soft, plush textures that children...

Despite Progress Many Countries Still Do Not Count Missing Children or Have Systems in Place to Respond ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) wants to remind the public that May 25 is National Missing Children's Day in the U.S. and International Missing Children's Day in many countries around the world. Activities held throughout the U.S. and around the globe will bring attention to...

New book focuses on the importance of balance in retirement, helps couples plan for self-fulfillment and enduring relationships. SANGER, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 With late-life divorce on the rise, millions of Boomers who are retired and those entering retirement struggle with their marriage in what they thought would be the best years of their lives. A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement: for Better or for Worse...but Not for Lunch (Familius, May 2013) by Sara Yogev, Ph.D., explores...

Caregiver Homes, which supports families with an intensive care management model known as Structured Family Caregiving, has launched a fully redesigned website (http://www.caregiverhomes.com). Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Caregiver Homes, which supports families with an intensive care management model known as Structured Family Caregiving, has launched a fully redesigned website: http://www.caregiverhomes.com. The updated branding for Caregiver Homes includes numerous stories about...

Petitioner Seeks Declaration of Paternity, Order of Support, and Further Relief as May be Deemed Appropriate, On Behalf of Her Son with Herschel Walker, Former NFL Running Back. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Alonso Krangle LLP, an experienced plaintiffs’ law firm, announce that they are representing a New York woman in a Paternity Petition against Herschel Walker, a former running back with the National Football League (NFL). According to an April 23rd filing in New York County...

The newly released infographic highlights caregiver job demand, pay, and outlook. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 myCNAjobs, a growing professional caregiver job network and recruitment vehicle for home care agencies and long term care nationwide, announces the release of a new infographic titled, The All Stars of Caregiving. The infographic highlights caregiver, certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified home health aide (CHHA), and LPN job outlook, median pay, and education and...