Forget the meat of the actual article here. Just skip to the conclusion to find out that home births have a three times higher risk of neonatal morbidity. Scrap home births. They’re dangerous. Less medical intervention means higher risk of death to the baby. But wait! When we read through the meat of this particular […]
You’re reading the title of this thinking that this is pretty stupid. Who on Earth would think that this is a good idea?? Opioids during pregnancy. I’m sure that if I gave you the true / false question, “Morphine is ok to take while pregnant,” there’d be no hesitation to check the “false” box. And […]
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 […]
Some Herbs Should Be Avoided by Nursing Mothers This article mentions funugreek, comfrey and St. John’s wort use in pregnancy. While care should always be used with pregnancy, it does amaze me that authors will suggest avoidance of St John’s wort during nursing, but continuing with pharmaceutical antidepressants is acceptable. (article) Two popular herbal remedies […]
