HAS MODERN OBSTETRICS FORGOTTEN TOO MUCH?? If you talk to any midwife, they can be a plethora of information on how the birthing process was meant to go. No epidurals, no induction, no lithotomy position straps. And it seems that, as a species, it actually worked out ok (otherwise none of us would be here […]
PROTECTING YOUR BABY’S HEART BEGINS LONG BEFORE PREGNANCY… I know that all pregnancies are not planned, but for those who are planning on a family, you need to consider long and hard what you are willing to do for the health of your baby. This particular study found that, in moms who were obese (up […]
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHRONIC DISEASE BEGINS HOW EARLY? Based on previous posts, this shouldn’t be a trick question. The answer is before pregnancy. In this study, women who gained excess weight during pregnancy had children that, at 9 years of age, had pretty much EVERY risk factor for heart disease elevated. A literal time […]
As a father, I can tell you that, despite the days I want to kill them, having children was a very important decision my life. But this isn’t always an option when infertility in women and men is an issue. Fertility problems can create stress and disappointment in a relationship and can lead […]
Having a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. But to go into pregnancy blindly can lead to a lifetime of problems for your baby. This may sound a little drastic and maybe even a little far-fetched. Just stay away from drugs, don’t drink alcohol and stay away from nuclear […]
