Pregnancy & Parenting - 30 September 2006

How many people think that a young woman’s reproductive rights should be ruled by the government…or even by her parents? Would YOU want someone telling you that you had to have a child, because you didn’t know about birth control, or couldn’t have an abortion, even if you were as young as 10?

Recently, the Senate, led by a few dedicated pro-choice advocates and NARAL-Prochoiceamerica, overturned Sen. Bill Frist’s attempt to deny young people access to birth control by passing the “Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act”, which NARAL termed “Cruel, Hopelessly Complex, and Unconstitutional”

According to NARAL: “The "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act" would impose an impossibly complex patchwork of parental-involvement laws on women and doctors across the country with the goal to curb young women’s access to private, confidential health services.
The bill proposes a variety of new mandates on women, families, and doctors. Among other things:

(The bill forces doctors tto learn and enforce 49 other states’ laws, under the threat of fines and prison sentences.
(2) In many cases, CIANA forces young women to comply with two states’ parental-involvement mandates.
To learn more about this law and other legislation regarding reproductive rights, visit:

http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/issues/

2006-09-30 10:12:27 · 13 answers · asked by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 in Adolescent

I just gave birth to my baby and was in the hospital for 5 days and none of my friends visited. What is wrong with people these days. I sent them all an email a week earlier telling them that I was going in for a c-section and they said oh great we'll visit blah blah blah. Should I say something?

2006-09-30 10:12:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

i have a 4 year old boy who has a heart condition so he had few operations and that interfered with the potty training so now he's fine and started going to nursery i'm trying to potty train him but nothing is working, he always has accedents and hides from me and he doesn't say he needs to go to toilet at all. i tried to the punish and rewording thing but nothing is working it's like he doesn't get it?

2006-09-30 10:09:44 · 20 answers · asked by *R* 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

The WIC program has changed thier formula from Similac to Enfamil starting Nov. 1st. I had Similac with Iron and now I will be getting Enfamil Lipil with Iron. Can anyone give me some edvice on how to change it with my 3 month. I dont know if it will impact her very much or make her sick. They act like its no big deal...its kinda frustrating. Any input would help! Thanks

-Lorah

2006-09-30 10:07:52 · 13 answers · asked by babie_gurl781 2 in Newborn & Baby

My ex boyfriend and I have 2 classes together and are in pep band together. I realize he could still be bitter about us breaking up ( 4 months ago) but he is treating me horribly. Since school started I have been nice to him but today he was walking with my friend Alex and I said hey Alex. Alex couldn't see my and he asked who it was. My ex boyfriend responded saying its Satan. I don't get why he is saying this. We had a great relationship but now he is so mean to me. We agreed we would try and be friends when we broke up but hes being so rude while I'm nice to him. What do I do?

2006-09-30 10:04:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

my son is one 2day i want to know what he will start doin now

2006-09-30 09:59:00 · 5 answers · asked by brettlover135 1 in Parenting

Im six weeks pregnant and the nausea is begining to kick in. I'm feeling absolutely rubbish and was hoping some pregnant ladies could offer some tips on helping it. and what foods to avoid making it worse. I'll try ANYTHING (within reason)

2006-09-30 09:53:06 · 13 answers · asked by Serry's mum 5 in Pregnancy

Just wondering.

I know some parents will allow it as an after school snack or something light if needed after dinner, and I know other parents who will permit it at breakfast time only.

2006-09-30 09:52:23 · 22 answers · asked by mamabunny 4 in Parenting

Whenever I wake up my underwear is always riding up my bum. Why is this?

Is it because they are too tight, but 'saggy' in the back? What would you do/say if you were here?

2006-09-30 09:48:28 · 19 answers · asked by GB 1 in Parenting

Whenever I wake up my underwear is always riding up my bum. Why is this?

Is it because they are too tight, but 'saggy' in the back? What would you do/say if you were here?

2006-09-30 09:40:59 · 7 answers · asked by GB 1 in Pregnancy

I have a 3 year old that loves to talk. She talk early and she is easy to understand. I have a 20 month old , who talk a little bit. He say mom and dad and all of the other little words that babys say. But when my daughter was almost two she could say whle sentces, but my son does not. Is it because of my daughter that he is not talking well. Or is it because he is a boy. I mean that is what I hear that boys don't advance as well a girl. Please nothing rude.

2006-09-30 09:40:13 · 17 answers · asked by Jessica p 3 in Toddler & Preschooler

Can a man tell if hes about to precum? cuz i ask some of my guy friends and some say ya and some say no? so i would llike to no if you can tell thanks.

2006-09-30 09:40:00 · 9 answers · asked by roxie 1 in Parenting

Me and my husband are trying to have a second baby what is the best way to prepare my 5 year old daughter for a new baby brother or sister. Would love to here from parents who have been in this situation and how you did it would also like to here cute new baby sibling stories.

2006-09-30 09:37:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

She will only eat toast with marmite, cheese, crackers, yogurt, MILK (lots and lots!) and of course anything like cake/biscuits (though not a fan of chocolate or sweets). I feel like we have read every book going and try and tempt her with everything, but she is so stubborn. It seems like the more stressed out a person gets around her food (i.e her Grandma really frets over it, and there she eats NOTHING) the less she eats.

Will this go on forever? I honestly have tried to offer her all the stuff like little pretty sandwiches, fancy meals, plan old fruit and veg - but she just drops it on the floor with a look of disgust on her face or tries to make me eat it!

2006-09-30 09:35:10 · 31 answers · asked by zuffin 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

Hi there,
I am 18 weeks pregnant and i'm having pains in either my right middle back or when its not there its in my right ribs? Is this related to the pregnancy. I have my first ultrasound on monday. anyone with any suggestions. thanks.

2006-09-30 09:32:01 · 7 answers · asked by canchick2000 1 in Pregnancy

When you decided to stop taking the depo shot and birth control all together...what kind of side effects did your body go through?

2006-09-30 09:27:40 · 9 answers · asked by Cyndi s 2 in Trying to Conceive

2006-09-30 09:27:24 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

The child prances around the neighborhood with hair weave extensions down to her butt. Just a month ago her hair was brown and today I see that it's light blond and blown straight, her fingernails and toes are painted hot pink and she dresses her in tiny shorts with tube tops or really short skirts. Occasionally I see the little girl wearing lip gloss or pink lipstick. She carries a purse and always wears these little cinderalla slippers with a low heel. I don't want to judge the mother or call her a bad parent but my 8 year old niece visits me often after school and I refuse to let my niece play with her. There is a rumor on the block that I think my niece is too good to play with certain kids. I don't blame this child at all but I don't want my niece to think looking this way as a child is okay. She already asked me to buy her some nail polish and a purse since she met this little girl so I immediately told her not to play with her. Am I wrong for feeling this way

2006-09-30 09:27:07 · 17 answers · asked by SmartyPants 5 in Parenting

im thinking about naming my baby austin lee but just to make sure i want to wait till he is actually born and see if the name suits him i just want to see if people like it! my mother told me it was stupid

2006-09-30 09:26:13 · 13 answers · asked by lita 5 in Pregnancy

No kidding, it came up in a Yahoo! question and I'm not sure what it means? (Sorry, not even sure which section is right for this question)

2006-09-30 09:23:41 · 13 answers · asked by GB 1 in Parenting

If you have sex like evey night is that bad for you? and can you get pregnant if he never cums in you but he pulls out before he dous?

2006-09-30 09:22:26 · 18 answers · asked by roxie 1 in Parenting

2006-09-30 09:22:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

its a toddler bed in the shape of a vw car made of plastic and its yellow in color i am trying to locate one in south part of calif

2006-09-30 09:20:45 · 0 answers · asked by KELLY S 1 in Toddler & Preschooler

Know of a "find a babysitter" website that is free? No fees?

2006-09-30 09:19:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

and this month i have had my period for about 2 weeks already...i don't bleed a lot but i only bleed in the morning...i dunno what's going on...do u?

2006-09-30 09:19:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

When I was pregnant eleven years ago, the doctor said I SHOULD eat liver once a week. Now I see comments on here saying that pregnant ladies should not eat liver? When did they change their minds and why?

2006-09-30 09:08:04 · 7 answers · asked by pennypincher 7 in Pregnancy

Hello everyone I am wondering if anyone knows of some good books for children about separation anxiety. I am and ece student and I am doing a presentation on separation anxiety in preschoolers. I have found a great book about separation "the kissing hand" If anyone knows of any other good books like this I would be very great full thanks.

2006-09-30 09:04:06 · 2 answers · asked by saramck 2 in Parenting

Boys and girls names

2006-09-30 09:01:10 · 37 answers · asked by chubby 1 in Pregnancy

Kindergarten started in August for my 5 year old son, now the last 2 weeks he has started pooping his pants, when asked why, he says I didn't mean to. But he admits he knew he had to go. He has one kid in his class that makes him nervous, because he is naughty and always in trouble. He was sent home friday for going in his pants, he promised never to do it again and he just did at McDonalds. I am at witts end. He is not sexually abused, he is either with me or school. He is not physically or verbally abused either. He has been going potty in the toilet for a long time with no problems..Any suggestions??

2006-09-30 09:00:29 · 25 answers · asked by tammy 1 in Grade-Schooler

him with the nanny, the only problem is I dont drive and will have to take a bus back (like greyhound or redarrow) and I cant find anything about bringing a toddler on the bus...I only want to stay where we are going for a week...he has to stay for 3.
Do you need to bring a car seat on the greyhound or what?

2006-09-30 08:59:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting