Building Cathedrals:: H1N1 and Pregnancy

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

H1N1 and Pregnancy

Pregnant mothers are apparently at higher risk for serious infection and possible death upon contraction of the H1N1 flu virus. If you are expecting and feel flu-like symptoms coming on, head to the doctor immediately! A pregnant family member of one of the builders was hospitalized recently for H1N1. We're glad to report that she and the baby are well--the little bean arrived a week later and doctors are relieved the baby had time to build antibodies while in the womb. Praise God for a happy outcome on all fronts!

2 comments:

NCSue said...: Pregnant women have been deemed first in line for the H1N1 vaccine, so if you're expecting, contact your MD or your local public health department.; July 29, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Mama on a Mission said...: I would disagree with NC Sue. The H1N1 vaccine is entirely experimental at this stage. I do not advise anyone to be the guinea pig let alone a woman who is carrying a precious, fragile newborn.; August 1, 2009 at 11:05 AM

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Nine bachelors degrees, six advanced degrees, and 200+ combined months of pregnancy have only convinced us of how much we have left to learn in matters of faith, family and vocation. We adhere wholeheartedly to every doctrine of the Holy Catholic Church, but the details beyond that, from co-sleepers and breast pumps to schooling options and professional life, are grounds for robust discussion with like-minded friends. Nothing written on this blog is intended to incite maternal guilt, anger or to advise on medical or legal matters. Virgin most prudent, pray for us!

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"A mother is the most important person on earth. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any Cathedral -- a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby's body." -- Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty (as quoted by Danielle Bean)

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