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Tue, Apr 30 2013
Taking Your Placenta Home
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it legal for hospitals to release a woman's placenta after birth.
Mon, Jul 9 2012
Surrogacy
We take a look at the legal and emotional ramifications of having children through a surrogate mother.
Thu, Mar 15 2012
Wrongful Birth
Parents of a child with Down syndrome won $2.9 million in a "wrongful birth" lawsuit last week.
Mon, Oct 3 2011
Your Placenta
Our show on the licensing of midwives introduced us to the idea of lotus-style births. That's when the baby remains attached to the placenta for sometimes days after birth. It made us wonder: what did you do with your placenta?
Mon, Oct 3 2011
Placenta
More and more women are finding different uses for their placenta after childbirth.
Thu, Jun 16 2011
Breast Milk Banking
Experts say that breast milk is best for babies. If a mother cannot provide breast milk, are there safe and comparable options?
Mon, May 30 2011
Rebroadcast: Ethics of Egg Donation
We're bringing back this discussion about egg donation in celebration of the episode's recent Gracie Award win.
Tue, Jul 27 2010
Midwifery Controversy
Should a woman be able to use a midwife for the delivery of a baby if she has previously had a caesarian or if she is delivering a twin or breech baby?
Thu, Jun 3 2010
The Ethics of Egg Donation
What are the medical and ethical issues that arise when women donate their eggs?
Thu, May 7 2009
Battling Over Birth?
Do tensions exist between midwives and doctors?
