Tag: medical ethics
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Why You Should Reconsider Your OB/GYN if They Promote Laser Fat Removal
Get Pregnant Fast When did OB/GYNs begin to incorporate advertisements for laser fat removal in their practices? Many women already experience anxiety about doctor visits, particularly when it comes to stepping on the scale. This scale anxiety is compounded by the fear of being judged for their weight. A doctor’s office should be a sanctuary…
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Some Women in America Still Give Birth in Chains
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, the number of incarcerated women giving birth remains largely unknown. However, organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) estimate that approximately 4% of the 200,000 women entering U.S. jails and prisons annually are pregnant. Amy Smith, deputy director of the ACLU’s National Prison Project, indicates that “thousands”…