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Investigating Male Pregnancy with The Purpose of Finding Inaccurate Information Chris Passafume Azusa Pacic University

Author Note

Chris Passafume is a teacher at Monte Vista Elementary School in the Murrieta Valley Unied School District. 42020 Kafrboom Crt. Temecula, Califonia. Contact: chrispassafume@gmail.com

FINDING INACCURATE INFORMATION Abstract

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The goal of this paper is to research Male Pregnancy using the world wide web with the purpose of nding inaccurate information. I will evaluate the reliability of web resources using the Web Site Evaluation Rubric located in Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom book. The data will be presented in the same way a student would if they came across incorrect facts.

FINDING INACCURATE INFORMATION Investigating Male Pregnancy with The Purpose of Finding Inaccurate Information The Science of Male Pregnancy

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Yes, it is true, men are able to have babies too. Research conducted at a RYT hospital has shown this to be the case. A famous scientists by the name of Simone M. Lowell, Physician and Associate Professor of Biochemistry at RYT Hospital-Dwayne Medical Center, developed a 5 step method for having a successful male pregnancy. This method included: 1. Hormones 2. Implantation 3. Embryo Growth 4. Growth of the Fetus 5. Delivery The rst stage is hormones. The subject swallows female hormones. The female hormones incline the male patient to be more susceptible to the pregnancy. Then, an embryo and placenta are surgically implanted into the patient. A similar tactic is used in in-vitrofertilization. Afterward, since all the necessary components are now inside the male, the natural process of embryo and fetus growth ensue. The nal stage, delivery, involves multiple compilations due to the lack of natural opening for baby retrieval and the placentas growth of close connections with vessels.

FINDING INACCURATE INFORMATION Mr. Lee Mingwei

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The above mentioned male pregnancy procedure and experiment was conducted on patient Mr. Lee

Mingwei. Mr. Mingwei is a humanist at heart; participating in such endeavors as cooking, art, letter writing, and childbearing. Although the dangers of the procedure were clearly explained to Mingwei, he doesn't see it as an overuse of science and medicine; rather, he states, "I am simply bringing a child into this world. There is nothing more natural and beautiful on this earth than that. This is something that I've always wanted to do" (Mingwei, 2000). In an interview done by Janice Versalius of PaperVeins magazine, Mr. Lee Mingwei responded to a question about how disturbing some people think the idea of a pregnant man is by asking a question of his own, "Why shouldn't a man bear a burden that women have always carried" (Mingwei et al., 2000). Whatever your beliefs about male pregnancy are, there is no doubt that Mr. Mingwei is thoughtful and dedicated to provoking discussion and challenging typical gender roles. Media Coverage

The level of media coverage on the male pregnancy experiment at RYT proves the credibility. Oprah,

U.S. News, CNN, and USA Today have all reported on this amazing event. CNN dedicated an entire article, "Liberated seahorse dads carry the babies" (Slobogin, 2002). The title is most tting due to the fact that a seahorse is the only known kind of animal where the male gets pregnant. CNN conducted a informal survey in which they asked men if they, "suffered from seahorse envy" (Slobogin, et al., 2002). Contrary to Mr. Lee Mingwei, most men responded in a similar fashion to one man who stated, "I've always thought it was wonderful that my wife did the job" (Anonymous, 2002). USA Today has a direct link to RYT Hospital and has

FINDING INACCURATE INFORMATION a brief summary of the trustworthiness or credibility of the hospitals medical advancements. The summary includes this statement, "While some bite their lips over clone claims, RYT Hospitals Dwayne Medical Center churns out one scientic miracle after another" (USA Today, 2008). RYT Hospital & Dwayne University Medical College

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The hospital that provided the advanced male pregnancy procedure is "one of the leading clinical and medical research centers in the nation" (RYT Hospital). While certainly controversial, this company has leading M.D. and Ph.D. programs found anywhere in the nation. It is well established, having begun in the early 1940's. Also, the college boasts a vast array of departments. To support the innovation and greatness of this college, Herold Jackson, M.D. says, "Academic excellence is the foundation of clinical innovation. (Jackson)"

FINDING INACCURATE INFORMATION References

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Anonymous (2002). Liberated seahorse dads carry the babies. Retrieved from http://www.archives.cnn.com/2002/health/parenting/06/14/seahorse.dads/index.html Mingwei, Lee (2000). The First Male Peegnancy: Mr. Lee Mingwei. Retrieved from http://www.malepregnancy.com/mingwei RYT Hospital. Education. Retrieved from http://www.rythospital.com/education Slobogin, Kathy (2002). Liberated seahorse dads carry the babies. Retrieved from http://www.archives.cnn.com/2002/health/parenting/06/14/seahorse.dads/index.html USA Today (2008). Web Guide. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/hotsites/2003/2003-01-28-hotsites.htm