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All rights reserved.http://news.usti.net/Abortion, fertility, reproductionen-usMon, 06 Oct 2008 14:18:03 GMT288012336http://news.usti.net/http://rss.usti.net/xml_news.gif http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cj/Uus-politics-abortion.R21w_IO6.htmlwed/cj/Uus-politics-abortion.R21w_IO6.html1223302489Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:14:49 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cj/Uus-politics-abortion.R21w_IO6.html"></a>WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The fate of legalized abortion in the United States is hanging in the balance with the outcome of the presidential election, abortion rights advocates say.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cj/Uus-politics-abortion.R21w_IO6.html">Election could change abortion balance</a><br />WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The fate of legalized abortion in the United States is hanging in the balance with the outcome of the presidential election, abortion rights advocates say.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ab/Uus-breastcancer.RoKr_ISP.htmlwed/ab/Uus-breastcancer.RoKr_ISP.html1222370089Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:14:49 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ab/Uus-breastcancer.RoKr_ISP.html"></a>HOUSTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have made a discovery that might explain why women having an early pregnancy also have a lower incidence of breast cancer.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ab/Uus-breastcancer.RoKr_ISP.html">Early pregnancy, breast cancer link mulled</a><br />HOUSTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have made a discovery that might explain why women having an early pregnancy also have a lower incidence of breast cancer.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/dm/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.RdhJ_ISC.htmlwed/dm/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.RdhJ_ISC.html1221240289Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:24:49 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/dm/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.RdhJ_ISC.html"></a>NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Republican Party presidential candidate John McCain said Friday he would nominate judges who would strictly interpret the U.S. Constitution.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/dm/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.RdhJ_ISC.html">McCain: Judges shouldn't legislate</a><br />NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Republican Party presidential candidate John McCain said Friday he would nominate judges who would strictly interpret the U.S. Constitution.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bz/Uus-calciumpregnancy.Ra0T_ISA.htmlwed/bz/Uus-calciumpregnancy.Ra0T_ISA.html1221083689Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:54:49 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bz/Uus-calciumpregnancy.Ra0T_ISA.html"></a>ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Pregnant women who take high levels of calcium supplements -- 1,200 milligrams daily -- had up to 31 percent less lead in their blood, U.S. researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bz/Uus-calciumpregnancy.Ra0T_ISA.html">Calcium during pregnancy drops lead levels</a><br />ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Pregnant women who take high levels of calcium supplements -- 1,200 milligrams daily -- had up to 31 percent less lead in their blood, U.S. researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bp/Uus-exercisepregnancy.RYEH_IS8.htmlwed/bp/Uus-exercisepregnancy.RYEH_IS8.html1220895887Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:44:47 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bp/Uus-exercisepregnancy.RYEH_IS8.html"></a>UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Women who exercise and are more positive about their changing shapes are less depressed both during and after pregnancy, U.S. researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bp/Uus-exercisepregnancy.RYEH_IS8.html">Exercise may lesson pregnancy depression</a><br />UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Women who exercise and are more positive about their changing shapes are less depressed both during and after pregnancy, U.S. researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/be/Uus-bush-bristolpalin.RN59_IS2.htmlwed/be/Uus-bush-bristolpalin.RN59_IS2.html1220393102Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:05:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/be/Uus-bush-bristolpalin.RN59_IS2.html"></a>WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Count U.S. President George Bush among politicians who say vice presidential candidate Sara Palin's daughter's pregnancy is off limits, the White House said.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/be/Uus-bush-bristolpalin.RN59_IS2.html">Bush says Palin pregnancy a family matter</a><br />WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Count U.S. President George Bush among politicians who say vice presidential candidate Sara Palin's daughter's pregnancy is off limits, the White House said.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/do/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.R1bZ_IaM.htmlwed/do/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.R1bZ_IaM.html1219412094Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:34:54 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/do/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.R1bZ_IaM.html"></a>WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Nearly 70 percent of Republican voters don't see abortion as a key issue in selecting a vice presidential nominee, a GOP abortion rights poll indicates.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/do/Uus-politics-mccain-abortion.R1bZ_IaM.html">Abortion not key GOP issue, poll says</a><br />WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Nearly 70 percent of Republican voters don't see abortion as a key issue in selecting a vice presidential nominee, a GOP abortion rights poll indicates.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aq/Uus-abortion.RP2H_IaL.htmlwed/aq/Uus-abortion.RP2H_IaL.html1219377287Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:54:47 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aq/Uus-abortion.RP2H_IaL.html"></a>WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The Bush administration has proposed a new rule intended to allow healthcare workers to refuse to deliver medical services that violate their personal faith.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aq/Uus-abortion.RP2H_IaL.html">Bush proposes controversial abortion rule</a><br />WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The Bush administration has proposed a new rule intended to allow healthcare workers to refuse to deliver medical services that violate their personal faith.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bw/Uus-abortion.RPXI_IaE.htmlwed/bw/Uus-abortion.RPXI_IaE.html1218769505Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:05:05 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bw/Uus-abortion.RPXI_IaE.html"></a>BOSTON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The American Psychological Association said it has found no evidence that abortion causes mental health problems for women.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bw/Uus-abortion.RPXI_IaE.html">No link between abortion and mental health</a><br />BOSTON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The American Psychological Association said it has found no evidence that abortion causes mental health problems for women.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cd/Uus-politics-dems-abortion.RfH4_IaD.htmlwed/cd/Uus-politics-dems-abortion.RfH4_IaD.html1218636301Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:05:01 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cd/Uus-politics-dems-abortion.RfH4_IaD.html"></a>WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Anti-abortion, pro-Democratic leaders said the party's abortion plank is closer to what U.S. voters want -- a reduction in the number of abortions performed.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cd/Uus-politics-dems-abortion.RfH4_IaD.html">Dems' new abortion plank gets cautious OK</a><br />WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Anti-abortion, pro-Democratic leaders said the party's abortion plank is closer to what U.S. voters want -- a reduction in the number of abortions performed.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ck/Uus-infertility.RDFd_IaD.htmlwed/ck/Uus-infertility.RDFd_IaD.html1218635689Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:54:49 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ck/Uus-infertility.RDFd_IaD.html"></a>CHICAGO, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. appeals court in Chicago has issued what may be a precedent-setting ruling for women who need time off from work for fertility treatments.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ck/Uus-infertility.RDFd_IaD.html">Court backs fertility treatment time off</a><br />CHICAGO, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A U.S. appeals court in Chicago has issued what may be a precedent-setting ruling for women who need time off from work for fertility treatments.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cg/Ubritain-ivf.RLr0_IaC.htmlwed/cg/Ubritain-ivf.RLr0_IaC.html1218597287Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:14:47 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cg/Ubritain-ivf.RLr0_IaC.html"></a>LONDON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A new fertility technique called vitrification has resulted in the birth of a healthy baby girl in Britain.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cg/Ubritain-ivf.RLr0_IaC.html">New fertility technique uses fewer embryos</a><br />LONDON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A new fertility technique called vitrification has resulted in the birth of a healthy baby girl in Britain.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bn/Ubritain-abortion.Rak9_IlJ.htmlwed/bn/Ubritain-abortion.Rak9_IlJ.html1216510490Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:34:50 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bn/Ubritain-abortion.Rak9_IlJ.html"></a>BIRMINGHAM, England, July 19 (UPI) -- A British woman has been approved to keep working as a nurse, even after she administered a chemical abortion to the incorrect patient, officials said.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bn/Ubritain-abortion.Rak9_IlJ.html">Nurse keeps license after abortion mix-up</a><br />BIRMINGHAM, England, July 19 (UPI) -- A British woman has been approved to keep working as a nurse, even after she administered a chemical abortion to the incorrect patient, officials said.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aq/Unetherlands-nutspregnancy.R8MX_IlI.htmlwed/aq/Unetherlands-nutspregnancy.R8MX_IlI.html1216438490Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:34:50 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aq/Unetherlands-nutspregnancy.R8MX_IlI.html"></a>UTRECHT, Netherlands, July 18 (UPI) -- Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products daily during pregnancy increase the risk their child will develop asthma, Dutch researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aq/Unetherlands-nutspregnancy.R8MX_IlI.html">Nuts during pregnancy linked to asthma</a><br />UTRECHT, Netherlands, July 18 (UPI) -- Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products daily during pregnancy increase the risk their child will develop asthma, Dutch researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/at/Uus-kidman.RNP__IlC.htmlwed/at/Uus-kidman.RNP__IlC.html1215880490Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:34:50 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/at/Uus-kidman.RNP__IlC.html"></a>NASHVILLE, July 12 (UPI) -- A diner at a Nashville eatery says actress Nicole Kidman was "glowing" during her first public outing since giving birth to her daughter Sunday Rose.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/at/Uus-kidman.RNP__IlC.html">Witness: Kidman 'glowing' post-pregnancy</a><br />NASHVILLE, July 12 (UPI) -- A diner at a Nashville eatery says actress Nicole Kidman was "glowing" during her first public outing since giving birth to her daughter Sunday Rose.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cy/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.R8VX_IlA.htmlwed/cy/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.R8VX_IlA.html1215696288Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:24:48 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cy/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.R8VX_IlA.html"></a>WASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- Recent remarks by U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., have abortion rights supporters saying he may be shying away from his defense of reproductive rights.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/cy/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.R8VX_IlA.html">Advocates say Obama abortion stance muddy</a><br />WASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- Recent remarks by U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., have abortion rights supporters saying he may be shying away from his defense of reproductive rights.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bq/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.RIfr_Il7.htmlwed/bq/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.RIfr_Il7.html1215458762Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:26:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bq/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.RIfr_Il7.html"></a>CHICAGO, July 7 (UPI) -- A legal expert says a recent statement by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama brings into question Obama's stand on abortion.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bq/Uus-politics-obama-abortion.RIfr_Il7.html">Is Obama changing his mind about abortion?</a><br />CHICAGO, July 7 (UPI) -- A legal expert says a recent statement by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama brings into question Obama's stand on abortion.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/dk/Uus-substanceabuse-pregnancy.RS1F_IuR.htmlwed/dk/Uus-substanceabuse-pregnancy.RS1F_IuR.html1214546087Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:54:47 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/dk/Uus-substanceabuse-pregnancy.RS1F_IuR.html"></a>OAKLAND, Calif., June 27 (UPI) -- Pregnant women who abuse alcohol or drugs can achieve a healthy outcome if they receive treatment early in their pregnancy, U.S. researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/dk/Uus-substanceabuse-pregnancy.RS1F_IuR.html">Treatment helps pregnant alcohol abusers</a><br />OAKLAND, Calif., June 27 (UPI) -- Pregnant women who abuse alcohol or drugs can achieve a healthy outcome if they receive treatment early in their pregnancy, U.S. researchers said.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aj/Uus-pact.R4o9_IuN.htmlwed/aj/Uus-pact.R4o9_IuN.html1214295397Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:16:37 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aj/Uus-pact.R4o9_IuN.html"></a>GLOUCESTER, Mass., June 23 (UPI) -- There is no evidence of a so-called pregnancy pact among any of the 17 girls at a Massachusetts high school, the mayor of Gloucester said Monday.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/aj/Uus-pact.R4o9_IuN.html">Teens' 'pregnancy pact' disputed</a><br />GLOUCESTER, Mass., June 23 (UPI) -- There is no evidence of a so-called pregnancy pact among any of the 17 girls at a Massachusetts high school, the mayor of Gloucester said Monday.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bs/Uus-paltrow.Ray0_IuL.htmlwed/bs/Uus-paltrow.Ray0_IuL.html1214122533Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:15:33 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bs/Uus-paltrow.Ray0_IuL.html"></a>LONDON, June 21 (UPI) -- A slight bump seen in Gwyneth Paltrow's midriff as the actress exited a London nightclub has given legs to pregnancy rumors, a British newspaper reports.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bs/Uus-paltrow.Ray0_IuL.html">Paltrow's figure feeds pregnancy rumors</a><br />LONDON, June 21 (UPI) -- A slight bump seen in Gwyneth Paltrow's midriff as the actress exited a London nightclub has given legs to pregnancy rumors, a British newspaper reports.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/az/Uus-panda.RlxY_IuK.htmlwed/az/Uus-panda.RlxY_IuK.html1214036131Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:15:31 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/az/Uus-panda.RlxY_IuK.html"></a>WASHINGTON, June 20 (UPI) -- Officials at Washington's National Zoo say there are signs that one of its beloved pandas might be pregnant.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/az/Uus-panda.RlxY_IuK.html">D.C. panda shows signs of pregnancy</a><br />WASHINGTON, June 20 (UPI) -- Officials at Washington's National Zoo say there are signs that one of its beloved pandas might be pregnant.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ay/Uus-sheepgender.RpHT_IuA.htmlwed/ay/Uus-sheepgender.RpHT_IuA.html1213124089Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:54:49 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ay/Uus-sheepgender.RpHT_IuA.html"></a>COLUMBIA, Mo., June 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests the maternal diet of sheep can influence the chances of having male or female offspring.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ay/Uus-sheepgender.RpHT_IuA.html">Pregnancy diet can affect sheep's gender</a><br />COLUMBIA, Mo., June 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests the maternal diet of sheep can influence the chances of having male or female offspring.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ce/Uus-parishilton.RgI9_Iu8.htmlwed/ce/Uus-parishilton.RgI9_Iu8.html1212941094Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:04:54 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ce/Uus-parishilton.RgI9_Iu8.html"></a>LAS VEGAS, June 8 (UPI) -- Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton has dispelled any rumors she may be pregnant by consuming an alcoholic drink, a guest at a Las Vegas event says.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ce/Uus-parishilton.RgI9_Iu8.html">Drink dispels Hilton pregnancy rumors</a><br />LAS VEGAS, June 8 (UPI) -- Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton has dispelled any rumors she may be pregnant by consuming an alcoholic drink, a guest at a Las Vegas event says.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ab/Uus-samesex-fertility.RUBw_IyT.htmlwed/ab/Uus-samesex-fertility.RUBw_IyT.html1212077115Thu, 29 May 2008 16:05:15 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ab/Uus-samesex-fertility.RUBw_IyT.html"></a>SAN FRANCISCO, May 29 (UPI) -- California Supreme Court justices questioned the propriety of allowing doctors to refuse fertility treatments for homosexuals during a hearing on the issue.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/ab/Uus-samesex-fertility.RUBw_IyT.html">Calif. court ponders gay fertility service</a><br />SAN FRANCISCO, May 29 (UPI) -- California Supreme Court justices questioned the propriety of allowing doctors to refuse fertility treatments for homosexuals during a hearing on the issue.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bj/Uus-simpson.R0hY_IyT.htmlwed/bj/Uus-simpson.R0hY_IyT.html1212061487Thu, 29 May 2008 11:44:47 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bj/Uus-simpson.R0hY_IyT.html"></a>LOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Ashlee Simpson and musician Pete Wentz have ended months of speculation by confirming Simpson is pregnant.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/news.issues.reproduction/2/wed/bj/Uus-simpson.R0hY_IyT.html">Simpson and Wentz confirm pregnancy</a><br />LOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Ashlee Simpson and musician Pete Wentz have ended months of speculation by confirming Simpson is pregnant.</p><br clear="all"/>(UPI)