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Title: Girls and Puberty Author: Jonathan L Gelfand, MD Date Published: February 2, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: Different emotional and physical effects that puberty has on girls. How This Influenced My Thinking: I can relate to the article. Credibility of Source: Seems credible because it has medical reference

Title: Girls and Puberty Author: nd Why relevant and summary: Good in detail as to what to expect when a girl hits puberty How this influenced my thinking: It confirmed what i already knew Credibility: Web MD

Title: Natural Childbirth & Waterbirth Facts, Benefits for Mom & Baby Author: Marie Black- Holistic Life Coach Date Published: Uploaded August 4th 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Insightful information about benefits and concerns of the waterbirth method of childbirth. How This Influenced My Thinking: Good points on benefits of waterbirth, she was able to give me more information on my concerns as well as suggestions for research. Credibility of Source: very credible information and citing of sources.

Author: Kid's Health Date Published: Last Updated 10/12 Why Relevant and Summary: This website gives an explanation of how early puberty is seen in today's children. It goes into detail on the consequences of starting puberty at a young age, such as engaging in risky behavior and in growth problems. How This Influenced My Thinking: This website definitely made me aware of how children as young as seven are starting puberty. As a kid one usually looks up to kids who have a deep voice or girls who develop breast early, and this website made me realize that those kids whom everyone admires, are at risk of having health problems later on in life. Credibility of Source: This website seems to be credible because it does give a lot of information about kids health, and it was also reviewed by a M.D.

Title: Breastfeeding your baby Author: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Date Published: NA Why Relevant and Summary: This gives guidance and facts, along with some pictures to help women who want to breastfeed. How This Influenced My Thinking: Again I have 3 kids and nursed all 3. This just gave credibility to our decision. Credibility of Source: Very Credible