Miscarriage prevention drug causes infertility/cancer

A drug some women took in the 60's to prevent miscarriage could be causing infertility an cancer in their kids. That's a scary thought. I think it's probably because of my age, but I feel like I hear more and more about infertility.

FROM NBC: A drug millions of pregnant women took decades ago may increase health risks among their daughters. An estimated four million Americans were exposed to DES -- a synthetic estrogen prescribed to prevent miscarriages and pregnancy complications -- until it was banned in 1971.

Now a new study suggests women whose mothers took DES are twice as likely to have fertility problems and are at almost double the risk of breast cancer. These women also face higher rates of miscarriage, pre-term delivery, stillbirths and early menopause. Problems among men exposed to DES are less common -- but they do have more testicular problems and cysts.

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

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My Last Day at HOI

Thursday is my last day at HOI 19 News, but NewsAnchorMom.com will continue! I hope to remember to take my camera and get some pictures of my last day that I can post here on my blog!

What to feed kids for breakfast

I am going to start making breakfast for my school aged child in the mornings. I heard on River Country this morning a segment on different ways to make oatmeal. My 2nd grader LOVES oatmeal so I am going to try some of the ideas! Of course, I can't seem to find them on the River Country website. Does anyone else see them? Send me the link if you find it! Thanks!


FROM NBC: Kids are eating everything from cereal to candy in the mornings if they eat breakfast at all! Researchers at Temple University in Philadelphia surveyed more than 350 students in the city about what they ate for breakfast that day. About 20-percent did not eat anything in the morning and about a quarter had two or more breakfasts! More than half had just one breakfast... and of those kids, most ate cereal with milk or yogurt and cheese. About 18-percent of kids said they bought food at a store on the way to school -- many of those kids grabbing candy, chips and soda.

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

Skin Dimensions, SB products are manufactured with Pharmaceutical-Grade ingredients. Products are not just "Feel Good Products," as they contain unique and innovative ingredients in concentrations that can assist you in the achievement of your own personal skincare objectives. Our products contain higher percentages of Glycolic, Vitamin A, C, E, Co-Q10, green tea than what you can usually purchase over the counter.

Athletic girdle for kids

I have thought about getting my 8-year-old football player some sort of athletic supporter. I don't know much about them, but I think it's important. He plays flag football so it's not that huge of a risk. However, I still think it would be a good idea. If your kids have tried the McDavid girdle, let me know what you think!

Written by:
Lee Gordon
WCTV in Tallahassee, Florida

McDavid: Supported by Athletes, Loved by Mom

CHICAGO – Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 – You know the saying, when mom is happy, everyone is happy? That's never more important than when dealing with the protection of their children. McDavid USA has long been an industry leader in supporting athletes on the field---giving mom a sense of security that her son or daughter will continue to play injury free.

"We have always enlisted the advice of mothers when designing our products," said Rey Corpuz, director of marketing at McDavid. "We promote protection and if mom knows her child will be protected wearing McDavid, then she will feel comfortable with our brand."

It's more than just protection that is appealing to mom. Because the HEXPAD® technology is built into the shorts, mom doesn't have to worry about getting the kids ready with five different types of pads. All they do is slip on the HEXPAD® shorts and their little athletes are protected, and ready to play. Casey Elder, a football mom in Illinois, has two sons; both of whom play football, and wear McDavid products during every practice and game.

"I purchased McDavid padded girdles for my eight and nine year old sons for a few reasons. The built-in pads make it much easier for my boys to slip them on without having to reposition the pads or replace them in slots like standard pocket girdles. The fact that the pads stay in place, where they are supposed to set on the body, also gives me peace of mind that my boys are protected properly during practice and games. They are less bulky than the pads issued by their team, so my kids are able to much move more easily in the McDavid girdles. I recommend these girdles to every mom who asks me about them."

During a recent visit to McDavid headquarters, Pat Elder, head football coach and athletic director at Richmond-Burton Community High School talked about his trust in McDavid not only to his players, but his kids.

"I have two kids at home who both play football," said Elder, "I am always with my team when my boys are getting ready for their practice. That's why I buy McDavid for my kids. Not only do I trust their brand, but they make it so easy for my wife. All she does is slip on the HEXPAD® like she would a pair of shorts--and my boys are off to practice."

An added incentive is that the HEXPAD® is even machine washable allowing the development of a new generation of apparel that incorporates protection right into undershirts and pants, unlike anything seen before. Products using HEXPAD® technology have been designed and tested for extreme durability. They have been used in some of the most rugged sports like professional football and rugby. They may be machine washed and dried.

"We are in the business of making protective sporting goods," said Corpuz. "That's why it is so important to promote the value of what McDavid does, protects athletes on the field while promoting security for mom."

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

Skin Dimensions, SB products are manufactured with Pharmaceutical-Grade ingredients. Products are not just "Feel Good Products," as they contain unique and innovative ingredients in concentrations that can assist you in the achievement of your own personal skincare objectives. Our products contain higher percentages of Glycolic, Vitamin A, C, E, Co-Q10, green tea than what you can usually purchase over the counter.

BPA Ban

I think it's completely ridiculous that BPA has not been banned nationwide. You go Connecticut!

FROM NBC: Today, a Connecticut law goes into effect banning Bisphenol-A or BPA from baby food and formula containers as well as other items. BPA is a chemical used to harden plastics.. it has been linked to cancer, infertility and heart disease. The American Medical Association recognizes BPA as a hormone-disrupting agent. Two years ago, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to ban the chemical from infant formula and baby food cans and jars as well as other reusable food and beverage containers.

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

Skin Dimensions, SB products are manufactured with Pharmaceutical-Grade ingredients. Products are not just "Feel Good Products," as they contain unique and innovative ingredients in concentrations that can assist you in the achievement of your own personal skincare objectives. Our products contain higher percentages of Glycolic, Vitamin A, C, E, Co-Q10, green tea than what you can usually purchase over the counter.

The "Must Have" Halloween Costume

If you have grade school aged kids, you will probably get a big chuckle out of this year's big Halloween costume! It's Angry Birds! I think it's hilarious. I think my kids want to be Mario and Luigi, but Angry Birds would be too funny! Do you have any good ideas for creative, unique Halloween costumes? Those are usually the best ones!

(picture from ISmashPhone.com)


Here's more on the story from YAHOO.

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

Skin Dimensions, SB products are manufactured with Pharmaceutical-Grade ingredients. Products are not just "Feel Good Products," as they contain unique and innovative ingredients in concentrations that can assist you in the achievement of your own personal skincare objectives. Our products contain higher percentages of Glycolic, Vitamin A, C, E, Co-Q10, green tea than what you can usually purchase over the counter.