Smokers can perform amazing feats of logical gymnastics.
While there have been a number of programs to convince pregnant women not to smoke, there hasn’t been much to convince those around pregnant women to butt out. You’d think people would know that secondhand smoke can be more harmful than inhaling the death stick yourself, but no. When smokers light up, it’s because they really have convinced themselves they aren’t hurting anyone. Theoretically, they aren’t stupid, just addicted.
As a result, cancer rates are up, kids are born with birth defects, the environment is suffering and now, a new study has found …read more

The baby had a fever all night, so I am in a hurry to get back to my family. Here is a brief news round up of the most recent mothering health issues without analysis or even snarky commentary. If I have taught you well, you’ll be able to help replenish my supply of humour with a comment on any of the following: