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	<title>Kristie McNealy, MD &#187; Infertility</title>
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		<title>Free or Discounted IVF With Clinical Trials &#8211; Medical Monday</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/free-or-discounted-ivf-with-clinical-trials-medical-monday/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/free-or-discounted-ivf-with-clinical-trials-medical-monday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clinical trials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IVF]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[**Note &#8211; I&#8217;ve once again had to close comments on a clinical trial post.  Please contact the trials directly if you feel you may qualify.**
Fertility treatments are expensive.  Even with insurance coverage, many couples are forced to give up before they have a child of their own.  The single post that seems to generate the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Organic Skin Care from Nurture My Body</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/organic-skin-care-from-nurture-my-body/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/organic-skin-care-from-nurture-my-body/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleansing milk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nurture my body]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organic body products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organic facial cleanser]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In my continuing  quest to reduce the number of potentially harmful chemicals in both the food and bath and body products in my home, I have been testing a variety of new products lately.  So, when I was given the chance to try out a facial cleanser from Nurture My Body, I gladly agreed.
Nurture My [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Octuplet Birth Raises Ethical Questions and Public Outrage</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/octuplet-birth-raises-ethical-questions-and-public-outrage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/octuplet-birth-raises-ethical-questions-and-public-outrage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preemies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IVF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[octuplet mom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[octuplets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suleman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On January 26th, 2009, a 33-year-old woman named Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets, 9 weeks premature.  The fact that this pregnancy was carried all the way to 30+ weeks is a miracle, but beyond that it looks like more of a nightmare.
According to statements made by Suleman&#8217;s mother, Angela Suleman, the woman chose [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>36</slash:comments>
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		<title>Teava: Skin Care Products that Harness the Powers of Tea</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/teava-skin-care-products-that-harness-the-powers-of-tea/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/teava-skin-care-products-that-harness-the-powers-of-tea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleansers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rooibos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skincare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teava]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[white tea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Teava Skincare uses the power of tea to solve common skin problems while also providing anti-aging benefits.  Each Teava product is specially formulated with tea extracts which naturally beautify dull, dry or acne prone skin.  I know tea is an amazing substance, full of vitamins and powerful antioxidants, so when I got the chance to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making an Educated Choice on Vaccinations</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/making-an-educated-choice-on-vaccinations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/making-an-educated-choice-on-vaccinations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kid's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[every child by two]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infant vaccines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting solved]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vaccinate your baby]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vaccine safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vartabedian]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a busy summer, and I&#8217;ve been away from my blog far too long.  I was pondering what to write about to get back into the swing of things when I read a post from Dr. Vartabedian, author of Colic Solved, about a new website called Vaccinate Your Baby.
Vaccinate Your Baby is a product [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Soy May Impair Future Fertility</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/soy-may-impair-future-fertility/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/soy-may-impair-future-fertility/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dangers of soy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hormones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phytoestrogens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plant estrogen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recent research which looked at the impact of phytoestrogens found in soy on brain function in rats shows that physiologically relevant doses of the phytoestrogens genistein and equol have an impact on the region of the brain which controls reproductive functions in female rats.  This brain region is very similar to the region of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free IVF Cycle Possible for Qualified Couples through DuraMed Clinical Trial</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/free-ivf-cycle-possible-for-qualified-couples-through-duramed-clinical-trial/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/free-ivf-cycle-possible-for-qualified-couples-through-duramed-clinical-trial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barr pharmaceuticals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clinical trial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[duramed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fertility Centers of Illinois]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free ivf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IVF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ivf study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phase III]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[progesterone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[**NOTE: This article was written  for informational purposes only.  I am not personally affiliated with DuraMed, and have NO control over enrollment in this trial.**
Qualified women may be able to escape much of the cost associated with in vitro fertilization by participating in a clinical trial of a new progesterone supplement sponsored by DuraMed.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plan Ahead Test &#8211; Informed Choices on Delaying Motherhood</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/plan-ahead-test-informed-choices-on-delaying-motherhood/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/plan-ahead-test-informed-choices-on-delaying-motherhood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trying to Conceive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[delaying pregnancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[female infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertility test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motherhood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ovarian reserve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plan ahead test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[repromedix]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For women today, there are many factors that go into deciding when and if to have children.  Educational, career and financial decisions make more than 20% of women choose to wait to become pregnant until they are older than 35.  Making these decisions can be difficult however, when women weigh they&#8217;re current aspirations against the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Donor Eggs Part 3: Choosing Your Egg Donor</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/donor-eggs-part-3-choosing-your-egg-donor/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/donor-eggs-part-3-choosing-your-egg-donor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choosing an egg donor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[egg donation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[egg donor agencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertility clinics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IVF]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve had difficulty conceiving, and have decided to consider egg donation, you might be wondering how you&#8217;d ever manage to find or choose a donor.  I don&#8217;t think there is any one way to make that decision, but there are some different options you might want to consider.
Using an Agency
Egg donor agencies charge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Donor Eggs Part 2: The Egg Donation Process</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/donor-eggs-part-2-the-egg-donation-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/donor-eggs-part-2-the-egg-donation-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trying to Conceive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ART]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor eggs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[egg donation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[egg recipient cycle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kristie McNealy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[typical donor cycle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what to expect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[working with an egg donor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Using donor eggs to achieve pregnancy has become increasingly common since the first donor egg baby was born in the US in 1984.  The process can be time consuming and emotional, for both the donor and recipient couple.  If you&#8217;re considering egg donation, here&#8217;s a some general information about what the process will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acupuncture Increases IVF Success Rate</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/acupuncture-increases-ivf-success-rate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/acupuncture-increases-ivf-success-rate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acupuncture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertility treatments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[in vitro fertilization]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kristie McNealy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A surprising new study has demonstrated that women undergoing in vitro fertilization have a higher rate of pregnancy and live birth if they receive acupuncture at the time of their embryo transfer.  The study, which looked at 1,366 women in seven different studies undergoing IVF along with acupuncture, a sham treatment or no additional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Donor Eggs Part 1: Learning About Egg Donation</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/donor-eggs-part-1-learning-about-egg-donation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/donor-eggs-part-1-learning-about-egg-donation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trying to Conceive]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[egg donation US]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first egg donor baby in the United States was born in California in 1984.  Originally, donor eggs were seen as a way for women to become pregnant after losing their own eggs due to cancer chemotherapy or other diseases.  But, as more women began to put off motherhood until they established their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fertell At Home Male and Female Fertility Test Kits</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/fertell-at-home-male-and-female-fertility-test-kits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/fertell-at-home-male-and-female-fertility-test-kits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Since the FDA approved e.p.t.&#8217;s first home pregnancy test kit in the 70s, women have grown accustomed to being able to test for pregnancy in the comfort and privacy of their own home.  Now couples can have the same sense of privacy and comfort while testing for common causes of both male and female [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ART Increases Complications for Mom and Baby</title>
		<link>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/art-increases-complications-for-mom-and-baby/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kristiemcnealy.com/art-increases-complications-for-mom-and-baby/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[High Risk OB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ART]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first population based study comparing mothers who used Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and their babies with mom-baby pairs who did not, showed a significant association between ART and complications for both mom and baby.   The study, which was published in the November issue of the Maternal and Child Health Journal, compared US [...]]]></description>
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