This article is in today's NYT. I still am having a hard time coming to terms with all the unnecessary medical interventions of obstetrics. It's a tough place to be, especially because I need to learn to be objective about the situation and not let my emotions get the best of me.

And while we're on this topic, here is another article related to childhood obesity and new findings in early prevention efforts. Any thoughts? Michelle Obama has received some recent criticism for putting the girls on a 'diet.' Is there a difference between healthy choices for children and putting them on a diet? Discuss.