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• View Female Interests headlines on HDLNS.com

  HDLNS.com is the easiest to use aggregated content RSS Reader on the net. No need to sign up, nothing to remember. Just browse and read. (read)

• Gender equality means a better society

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• peru: cuzco women stand up to violence

  2009 (IPS/GIN via COMTEX) -- For tourists and other visitors, Cuzco has a special fascination as the ancient capital of the Inca empire. But social scientists know it as one of the areas in the world with the highest rates of violence against women. (read)

• HRs group hails new law for women

  ISLAMABAD (INP): The humanitarian organization Press for Peace (PFP) has hailed to government for incorporating an important change in the criminal justice regulations in the country for the protection of women rights. The government of Pakistan on (read)

• Portrayals of Violence Against Women on the Rise

  'Women In Peril,' a Parents Television Council (PTC) study, found that TV storylines depicting violence against women have increased 120 percent over the past five years. Other violent crime on TV has increased 2 percent. Melissa Henson, director of (read)

• ChicExecs PR Announces: Bra Barrettes Creates a Chic Solution to Slipping S

  (Prudent Press Agency)--- Bra Barrettes help fashion conscious women keep their bra straps from slipping down throughout the day. Anyone who has ever worn a bra, understands the annoyance of bra straps that come loose, have lost their elasticity (read)

• CONFERENCE CENTER: Comedian survivor to entertain at day-long women's healt

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• No kidding: Study says women eat crappy comfort food when they're stressed

  A new study conducted by the University of California-San Francisco reveals what any woman who has ever experienced a job loss, break up, tantruming child, ongoing illness, micromanaging boss, or filing taxes in more than one state knows -- Those sam (read)

• Kelly Osbourne's fashion tips for real women

  Kelly Osbourne in October and Osbourne in 2002, With every actress and musician trying to enter the fashion and beauty arenas, it comes as no surprise that Kelly Osbourne wanted a piece of the action. She may not be a real 'expert,' but growing up i (read)

• Breast Cancer - Women Tasked On Periodic Screening

  PFIZER Global Pharmaceuticals has enjoined all Nigerian women to screen themselves periodically for breast cancer so as to be protected from the debilitating effects of the ailment, saying that early detection saves lives. 'Breast cancer is the most (read)

• Women group against Malaria during pregnancy

  Nestle Ghana Duchess Club, a women social group, has launched a malaria and nutrition in pregnancy outreach programme at Nyinase in Nkoranza South District of Brong Ahafo. The programme aims at sensitizing the people about the dangers posed by Malari (read)

• New Pak women harassment law pegs three-year jail, Rs 500,000 fine for viol

  The Pakistan Parliament has passed a legislation against harassment of women at any public or private workplace. The bill, which was moved by former Information Minister Sherry Rehman, was passed by the House unanimously, however, some lawmakers acro (read)

• guatemala: indigenous women denied sexual and reproductive rights

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• Breast feeding may not alter older kids' health (Reuters)

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter children's health risks over the long term, study findings hint. Dr. Michael S. Kramer, at The Montre (read)

• Breast Feeding May Not Alter Older Kids' Health

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter children's health risks over the long term, study findings hint. Dr. Michael S. Kramer, at The Mont (read)

• Breast feeding may not alter older kids' health

  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter children's health risks over the long term, study findings hint. Dr. Michael S. Kramer, at The Mont (read)

• The Feminist Pornographer

  Vivid Entertainment director in Albuquerque to talk pleasure positivity at the Pornotopia film festival Tristan Taormino is trying to take a deep breath. When we speak, she's about to embark on a four-week tour and is using the day to read books. The (read)

• India ranks a poor 114th in gender equality

  The country ranks in the bottom half, among 134 countries, in terms of gender equality in the latest ranking that assesses the distribution of resources and opportunities among males and females around the world Slipping one place from last year, In (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  Another tip of the hat should go to Harry Crouch of the NCFM and this website, whose support made this possible. I ask that all organizations who did not have a chance to endorse this letter to please step forward at this point and contact me at (read)

• Can Women's Clothes Make the Morehouse Man?

  Date: Thursday, November 05, 2009, 5:54 am By: Gregory P. Kane, BlackAmericaWeb.com Say you're young, black and male. You have the smarts to get into the prestigious, excellent HBCU known as Morehouse College. It's the alma mater of Martin Luther (read)

• Ontario gets vaccine for pregnant women

  TORONTO (CBC) - Pregnant women across Ontario have begun receiving shots of the adjuvant-free swine flu vaccine. 'We now have enough unadjuvanted vaccine that is in the health units across the province ... that we can vaccinate all pregnant women,' (read)

• Maternal folic acid - pregnancy stage may influence asthma risk

  Taking folic acid supplements in late pregnancy may increase the infant's risk of developing asthma, but supplementation in early pregnancy presents no such risk, says a new study from Australia. Researchers from the University of Adelaide's Robinson (read)

• Mike's Hard Pink Lemonade brings National Young Women Living with Breast Ca

  'Breast cancer is something that affects many Canadians directly and indirectly,' said Chris Pfeifer, Director of Marketing, Mark Anthony Brands. 'As a Canadian Mike wanted to give back to the community in a way which makes a real difference to (read)

• Ottawa to open H1N1 vaccine clinic for pregnant women

  National guidelines recommend that pregnant women get the adjuvant-free version of the H1N1 vaccine. Pregnant women in Ottawa will be able to get a shot of adjuvant-free flu vaccine beginning Thursday, and now have the option of getting vaccinated at (read)

• Ontario gets vaccine for pregnant women

  Pregnant women across Ontario have begun receiving shots of the adjuvant-free swine flu vaccine. 'We now have enough unadjuvanted vaccine that is in the health units across the province ... that we can vaccinate all pregnant women,' Ontario Health (read)

• Doll buried in coffin after fake pregnancy

  A New Zealand woman has admitted burying a doll in a coffin in order to dupe her partner into believing she'd been pregnant. Internal Affairs called police about six weeks ago after getting a request for birth and death certificates for a dead baby. (read)

• The pregnancy seatbelt

  A Manchester inventor creates a seatbelt to keep unborn babies safe It's the sort of thing you'd expect to see on Dragon's Den. A nervous entrepreneur with a lightbulb idea facing inevitable rejection from the ever-icy Deborah Meaden and anticipating (read)

• Special H1N1 Vaccine In Canada For Pregnant Women

  A vaccine that does not contain chemical additive adjuvant is now ready for Ontario women who are pregnant. The 200,000 doses on hand were obtained from Australia. The chemical free vaccine is recommended for expectant mothers because there are no (read)

• Home sweet home for MSU women

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• Special H1N1 vaccine for pregnant women now here

  More on SwineFlu Infant, two seniors die of... Your questions about H1N1... H1N1 vaccine shows no... Leafs, Raptors get shots... Pandemic: There's no plan Most Read Health Ministry skirts... OTTAWA - The version of the swine flu vaccine that does not (read)

• HRT Petroleum launches new E&P company

  Brazilian oilfield consulting company HRT Petroleum said today that it had launched HRT Oil & Gas, an oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The E&P unit will be controlled by holding company (read)

• Initial Results Show Healthy Pregnant Women Mount a Strong Immune Response

  Healthy pregnant women mount a vigorous immune response after receiving one dose of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine, according to initial results from an ongoing clinical trial sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID (read)

• Women Smokers Unaware Of Smoking Impact

  Most women smokers know smoking can lead to cancer, heart disease and premature death but they are unaware of other health effects, a Canadian survey indicates. The survey, conducted by Angus Reid on behalf of nicotine replacement therapy brands Nico (read)

• Mothers the losers with childcare costs

  Sue Dunlevy ARE we about to price the working mum out of the workforce? That's what some childcare operators warn is about to happen. It's caused by governments requiring childcare firms to hire better and more highly-qualified staff as part of an (read)

• Wall Street banks get swine flu vaccine while many children and pregnant wo

  Now we learn that while many kids, hospitals and pregnant women cannot get enough of the swine flu vaccine, the major banks and Wall Street firms were given a private allocation. At best, this is a ridiculous distribution strategy; at worst, these fi (read)

• Top Pregnancy Symptoms

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• How Much Money in an Emergency Fund?

  Money Saving Tips / Lifestyle / Get great tips for achieving financial stability from expert Jean Chatzky One CafeMom wants to know how to figure out how much money a family should have in an emergency savings fund. Here's what financial expert Jean (read)

• Forget gender equality, make your own rules

  Gender parity is desirable for individuals and countries, but ultimately living your life as a woman involves not just competing with the males but also cherishing those qualities which make both women and men gloriously different and therefore uniqu (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  This is wonderful work you are doing, John Lucas and others. Awesome. (read)

• Women's rights

  It is vital that women are aware of the state pension changes, how they will be affected and their options Traditionally, women have got lower state pensions than men. This is partly because some women historically paid lower National Insurance (read)

• Stop US Meddling; Support Afghan Women at the Table

  During my recent trip to Afghanistan, I never heard Afghans calling for a runoff election.  Yes, they were furious that the U.S.-sanctioned election in August was fraught with fraud, and they knew (with the current election commission) only fraud co (read)

• 5-Nov-09 - Feminist Pro-abortion Group Endorses Catholic Politicians for 20

  5-November-2009 -- Catholic News Agency Washington D.C., Nov 5, 2009(CNA).- EMILY's List, a pro-abortion political action committee, recently announced the list of the candidates it is supporting for the 2010 elections. Eight of 18 politicians are wo (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  Thanks, Paul. We are asking all who are interested in joining this endorsement to contact John Lukas at jlukas@wadvpress.org (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  The board may be contacted at (304) 292-5100. They no longer list the board members on their website, nor do they list their direct phone numbers. (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  That's them as they used to appear on their old website. (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  John Lucas, First, congratulations for prevailing in court. In our state at least five lawsuit were filed in federal or state courts. All lost either for lack of standing or other reason. In one when the county failed to respond to a motion within t (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  Congratulations will be forwarded to Ron Foster as this was a West Virginia ruling. This case is a road map for other states to use. As for the contempt ruling, I am assuming this was in WA state and is not surprising to me as I have seen that happen (read)

• Comment on A Letter to Jennifer Kaplan of the Office on Violence Against Wo

  John Lucas, I don't know if West Virginia has its own Equal Rights Amendment (in addition to proposed federal ERA). But while Maryland highest court ruled male-only country club tax exemption unconstitutional under its ERA in Burning Tree Club v. (read)

• Smoking in pregnancy = naughty kids

  Women who smoke while pregnant risk having hyperactive preschoolers who can't pay attention, a large study from the UK hints. Although previous studies have demonstrated significant risks for school-aged boys, this is the first time an association ha (read)

• N.S. to get first shipment of swine flu vaccine for pregnant women next wee

  Keith Doucette, THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX, N.S. - The first shipment of swine flu vaccine intended for pregnant women will be available in Nova Scotia beginning next week. Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief public health officer, said Monday t (read)

• One swine flu shot enough for pregnant women, two for kids

  washington (afp) -- a single dose of swine flu vaccine produces a robust immune response in pregnant women, one of the groups at high risk of dying from (a)h1n1 influenza, but young children need two shots, u.s. clinical trials have shown. the immune (read)

• Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

  TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found. The findings seem to support the long-held belief th (read)

• IMBRA: Time To End Feminist Destruction Of Marriage, Free Association, and

  Feminists success destroying marriage in America, and exporting it to many foreign nations via the United Nations under the guise of Democracy is now legendary. Feminist victim-politics in which demands for equal rights mask powerful agenda mandatin (read)

• Lobbyists descend on Parliament to call for protection for all women facing

  Its days like today which remind me why I enjoy working at Amnesty. I was fortunate to be among nearly 300 people from all over the country whod come to London to take part in Amnestys mass lobby of Parliament to call on the Government to protect all (read)

• Time for all women to be protected from violence

  Its days like today which remind me why I enjoy working at Amnesty. I was fortunate to be among nearly 300 people from all over the country whod come to London to take part in Amnestys mass lobby of Parliament to call on the Government to protect all (read)

• Medical News: Survey Shows Women 'Value' Existing Health Insurance Plans, W

  - 2:00 PST Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: Health Professional: Article Opinions: 0 posts Although women are viewed as a 'key constituency of Democrats, particularly on issues like health care,' current health care reform proposals 'not on (read)

• Intake of folic acid supplements in late pregnancy could cause asthma in ki

  Folic acid supplements taken by mothers in late pregnancy could lead to allergic asthma in their children at the age of 3 to 5 years, according to a study. The study by University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute suggests that the timing of (read)

• Obese women less likely to become pregnant

  Obese women could be 28% less likely to become pregnant than their healthy counterparts, US scientists have found. Barbara Luke, a professor at Michigan State University, also claims obesity impacts upon the chance of a successful birth, with as many (read)

• Sales Executive - Young Womens Fashion Brand

  Four Seasons Recruitment 04 Nov 2009 Reference PP027371 Location Midlands Position Type Permanent Job Function Sales Sector Womenswear Position Sales Executive â€' Young Womens Fashion Brand Salary £20,000 - £25,000 basic An exciting new (read)

• Nigeria: Breast Cancer - Women Tasked On Periodic Screening

  PFIZER Global Pharmaceuticals has enjoined all Nigerian women to screen themselves periodically for breast cancer so as to be protected from the debilitating effects of the ailment, saying that early detection saves lives. 'Breast cancer is the most (read)

• Prenatal DHA, a product developed for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA

  Nordic Naturals Professional Exclusive Division announces Prenatal DHA, a product developed especially for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA, an important omega-3 essential fatty acid and a vital nutrient for the new mother and developing baby. (read)

• Survey Shows Women 'Value' Existing Health Insurance Plans, Wall Street Jou

  Shows Women 'Value' Existing Health Insurance Plans, Opinion Piece Says05 Nov 2009 Although women are viewed as a 'key constituency of Democrats, particularly on issues like health care,' current health care reform proposals 'not only concern women (read)

• Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy

  Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to research that earned a Michigan State University professor a national award. The findings by Barbara Luke, a researcher in the MSU Coll (read)

• Pregnancy won't stop pilot Gisele

  SHE may be a month away from giving birth but that has not stopped supermodel Gisele Bündchen in her ­mission to become a pilot. Even in her eighth month of pregnancy the 29-year-old is still flying three times a week and has just passed her ­writ (read)

• It's sex on mud flats as female crabs offer favours to male neighbours that

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• Weight-control behaviors and subsequent weight change among adolescents and

  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (read)

• Obese Women Less Likely to Get Pregnant

  Most Recent Photos in the News& View More Photos EAST LANSING, Mich., Nov. 4 (UPI) Obese women are less likely to become pregnant and if they do get pregnant, they have a higher risk of problems, U.S. researchers found. Barbara Luke of the Michigan (read)

• Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

  TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found. The findings seem to support the long-held belief th (read)

• Pregnant women a priority for vaccine: H1N1 deemed more serious for expecta

  The Howard County Health Department has made vaccinating pregnant women a priority for the H1N1 flu. Karen Lopke, coordinator for the department, said as the injectable vaccine becomes available, it is being delivered to obstetrics and gynecology (read)

• Pregnant women a priority for vaccine: H1N1 deemed more serious for expecta

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• BRIEF: Stanislaus County to offer supply of H1N1 vaccine to pregnant women

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• H1N1: Peramivir Never Tested On Pregnant Women, FDA Now Allows

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• Smoking during pregnancy related to behavioural problems in children

  Higher risk of damage to foetal brain if mothers smoke, which could result in behavioural conditions â€' especially in boys Recent research shows that women who smoke during pregnancy are much more likely to have children with behavioural problems (read)

• Beware of 'The Numbers - The Fictions - Shaping Public Opinion'

  There are so many monkey wrenches being thrown into Congress' attempt to pass a health care reform bill that it can be hard to separate fiction from fact. One example is the claim that . And another is that the government health insurance program kno (read)

• New Pak women harassment law pegs three-year jail, Rs 500,000 fine for viol

  Islamabad, Nov.5 : The Pakistan Parliament has passed a legislation against harassment of women at any public or private workplace. The bill, which was moved by former Information Minister Sherry Rehman, was passed by the House unanimously, however, (read)

• The problem with equal opportunity for all

  Some people are better placed to take advantage of equal opportunity in our schools Some years ago, while I was at the local one o'clock club with my toddler, I was approached by a young lady with a clipboard. She was involved with a new government (read)

• Tongan expat urges women to sex strike to change land ownership laws.

  The director of the Tongan American Society is urging women in his home country to begin a sex strike to change the land ownership laws. Sione Mokofisi says the current law restricting land ownership to men and the government's recent decision not to (read)

• Mama's Milk: A Lesson in Breastfeeding

  I'm trying to figure out why black women aren't breastfeeding. : Sometimes when my children don't eat properly, I threaten to put them back on the breast so I can make sure they get their proper nutrition. LOL! I tell my 9-year-old I will have to com (read)

• 'How many women does it take to change an equal status law?'

  NO outcome to the Portmarnock Golf Club saga could be satisfactory. Had the Supreme Court ruled against the club's men-only membership policy, it would have been a victory for the doctrinaire egalito-feminists whose appetites for more political victo (read)

• Women smokers unaware of smoking impact

  Most women smokers know smoking can lead to cancer, heart disease and premature death but they are unaware of other health effects, a Canadian survey indicates. The survey, conducted by Angus Reid on behalf of nicotine replacement therapy brands (read)

• Anna's pregnancy diary: Week 39

  placeholding invisible text Sign up for your weekly pregnancy newsletter placeholding invisible text Average rating: goodtoknow's Anna is pregnant and has been sharing her diary with us since she found out - now she's only a week away from her due da (read)

• Denise on teenage pregnancy

  Denise Robertson investigates the problem of teenage pregnancies in the UK. In February 2009 the Office of National Statistics revealed that Britain has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Europe and earlier this week the Department of Health (read)

• Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

  Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found. (read)

• HRT launches new E&P company

  The E&P unit will be controlled by holding company HRT Participacoes, funded with $275 million raised in a private placement in the US. The operation was coordinated by Bank of Montreal, Dow Jones reported. HRT Oil & Gas will hold operator stakes in (read)

• Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy keeps infants out of the hospit

  Influenza is a major cause of serious respiratory disease in pregnant women and of hospitalization in infants. Although the flu vaccine is recommended for all pregnant women and children, no vaccine is approved for infants less than six months of age (read)

• Absentee Fathers and Teen Pregnancy

  Life without a dad can mean trouble for teen girls. A father's absence ups a daughter's risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, according to a recent long-term study. Previous research has attributed a girl's increased risk of pregnancy (read)

• 9 Eye-Popping Illusions

  We love looking at illusions that challenge our minds (and our eyes), but that doesn't mean we can even fathom how they are created, let alone how they work. Though we love , we really wanted to test ourselves by finding more challenging works of art (read)

• Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?

  'Nothing helps people stay healthy more than the power of real knowledge about health.' Dr. Roger Harms As medical editor-in-chief, Dr. Roger Harms is excited about the potential for MayoClinic.com to help educate people about their health and provid (read)

• Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Risk Of Behavioural Problems In Kids As You

  Smoking during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of having a child with behavioural problems, which manifest as young as three years of age, reveals research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. (read)

• New Advice on Swine Flu Doses for Pregnant Women

  One dose of swine flu vaccine protects pregnant women against the flu, but children under 10 still need two doses, federal officials said Monday, announcing further results of clinical trials of the vaccine. The officials also announced the formation (read)

• Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women | 59 new affordab

  Provided by via RSS - Home > Media Centre > Media releases > 59 new affordable rental homes for Mackay Joint Media Release with James Bidgood MP, Federal Member for Dawson and Tim Mulherin MP, State Member for Mackay Federal Minister for Housing Tany (read)

• 10 Tips for a Dog-Friendly Home

  Dog owners often experience a dilemma when it comes time to go on vacation. They don't want to leave their four-legged best friend behind, but also don't want 'no dogs allowed' policies to complicate travel plans. Luckily, there is an (read)

• Smoking in pregnancy tied to bad behavior in kids

  [Agencies] NEW YORK - Women who smoke while pregnant risk having hyperactive preschoolers who can't pay attention, a large study from the UK hints. Although previous studies have demonstrated significant risks for school-aged boys, this is the first (read)

• Vaccine for pregnant women arrives in Ottawa

  OTTAWA (CBC) - Pregnant women in Ottawa will be able to get a shot of adjuvant-free flu vaccine beginning Thursday, according to public health officials. At a briefing Wednesday afternoon, Ottawa Public Health confirmed it had received 5,500 doses of (read)

• Al Gore advocates for gender equality, political action to slow climate cha

  Slowing climate change is neither inevitable nor impossible, former Vice President Al Gore said in a speech Tuesday night in New York City. Gore, who was launching his new book, Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis, said that he has 'absolu (read)

• Cosmetic Surgery: A Feminist Primer

  Cosmetic Surgery: A Feminist Primer is worth its cover price for the collection of essays in Part One alone, a grouping of four papers under the heading 'Revisiting Feminist Critique'. The rest of the collection is icing on the cake. I don't wish to (read)

• Blogs Comment On Abortion Coverage, Women's Health Issues In Health Reform

  The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. 'Some U.S. (read)

• Female Lawyers Make Case for Women's Rights

  Nigeria: George Onah Port Harcourt ' Rivers State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has raised an alarm over the increasing level of violence and discrimination against women and the girl-child in the country. (read)

• Female Lawyers Make Case for Women's Rights

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• Maternity hospitals restrict visiting to reduce swine flu risk

  DUBLINS THREE main maternity hospitals will tomorrow introduce restricted visiting policies in an attempt to minimise the risk of human swine flu infection. The Coombe Womens Hospital, the Rotunda Hospital and the National Maternity Hospital, Holles (read)