If I could do it all over again, I’d prepare more prior to the birth of my first child. I really had no clue how something as “simple” as having a child would drastically change my life! Having said that , let me assure you that I haven’t for a minute regretted [...]
Some of you must have read about a report by Copenhagen University Hospital investigators in Cochrane Review suggesting that antioxidant supplements containing beta-carotene, selenium, vitamins A, C, and E do prevent cancer or heart disease but may even increase the risk slightly.
David Katz, MD, however, questioned the validity of the said report. According to him, [...]
A recent report issued by Reuter’s reveals a new study from the United Kingdom that suggests “traditional scheduled” feedings are better for infant weight gain. This new study is in contrary to the advice given by lactation consultants world-wide and by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Based on evidence presented in the article “Does breastfeeding [...]
Researchers have found that pregnant women with gum disease may have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than those with healthy gums. A study showed that the 8 percent of women who developed gestational diabetes had higher levels of gum-disease-causing bacteria and inflammation.
While gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears once the baby [...]
Doctors recently learned that moms who go into labor before 37 weeks often have lower levels of vitamin C than average. Vitamin C is an important component of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby and doctors suspect a lack of vitamin C may trigger early labor.
Most vitamin C comes from fruit and vegetables. [...]
There is a great article over on WebMD about 15 foods that can save your heart! By eating these foods you can not only preserve your heart’s health but actually undo some of the damage you may have already acquired. Here’s the short list:
1. SWISS CHARD
2. FRESH HERBS
3. LOWFAT OR NONFAT [...]
I’ve often wondered if there are recommendations for buying specific organic foods; if there are some things which contain more harmful ingredients than others.
I finally stumbled upon an article, just yesterday, which pointed out some foods which are definitely worth going green on, specifically for pregnant women. It’s probably a good idea to keep these [...]
I call them “mommy marks”-they’re the scars which are left behind from the wear and tear our bodies endure from pregnancy. One of the most common of these is stretch marks. Besides pregnancy, these marks can result from other extreme weight fluctuations, from yo-yo dieting, to bodybuilding and even adolescent growth spurts.
Cosmetic and dermatologic surgeon, [...]
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth Defect prevention is not just something that should be thought about just in January or just something a woman is concerned about when she is pregnant. Birth defect prevention begins with taking folic acid. Folic acid is not just something a woman should take [...]
Eating healthy during your pregnancy will help you to maintain quality nutrients in your body to help you and to help in the growth of your baby. Although the majority of your nutrition will come from food you eat, Iron could possibly be one nutrient your Physician will have you take in both you [...]
