How safe are maternity wards?
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More and more hospitals around the country are tightening security to prevent maternity ward abductions and switches. Many are adopting high-tech precautions such as radio transmitters and bracelets with microchips for matching newborns with their parents. Staff vigilance, however, remains the most important factor in hospital security.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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Gloria Steinem
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Feminist Gloria Steinem has been extensively involved in creating equal opportunities for women in male-dominated spheres. She founded Ms. magazine, a periodical devoted to women's issues which also included children's literature and encouraged young girls to become interested in acquiring a career.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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Parental leave
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Conservatives and business associations have out-lobbied proponents of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to defeat it every year since 1985. The current legislative battle is described and profiles of pro-FMLA lobbyist Donna Lenhoff and her counterpart Mary Tavenner are given.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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