pregnancy
Omega-3 Supplements May Prevent Childhood Asthma
Taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma by almost one third, according to a new study from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood (COPSAC) and the University of Waterloo. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that women who were prescribed 2.4 ...
Vitamin B Levels During Pregnancy Linked to Eczema Risk in Child
Infants whose mothers had a higher level of a particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy have a lower risk of eczema at age 12 months; a new Southampton study has shown. The study from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, U.K., is the first to link maternal serum levels of ...
FDA Approves Folic Acid to be Added to Masa Flour
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to allow manufacturers to fortify their corn masa foods with folic acid. “Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin that helps prevent severe defects of the brain and spinal cord when consumed by women before and early [on] in pregnancy,” an NPR article reported. Pregnancy women ...
The Road to Healthy Pregnancy
Ensuring a healthy pregnancy starts with proper preconception care for both women and men—supporting fertility in both sexes with the right diet and appropriate supplementation. The foundation for any successful pregnancy starts by supporting a woman’s reproductive system, nourishing it with adequate nutrition and seeking proper medical care—even before conception. Encouraging preconception care for women ...
Consuming Adequate Choline is Critical During Pregnancy
Choline is an essential nutrient, critical to overall health. It is especially important during pregnancy. Choline plays a vital role in development of the brain in the fetus and in infants. Insufficient choline in the fetal brain adversely affects the development of the hippocampus and cortex—areas of the brain that regulate higher thinking and memory, ...
What Women Want
Supplement manufacturers toss the one-size-fits-all and opt for condition-specific products for women. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, as of 2011, there are more than 150 million females in the U.S., representing more than half of the population. And in terms of supplementation in relation to women’s health, a national 2007 survey from ...
BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Causes Oxidative Stress in Child, Mother
Exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s journal Endocrinology. A chemical used to manufacture plastics and epoxy resins, BPA is found in ...
A Naturally Healthy Pregnancy
Women are taking control of their health as they seek naturals ways to have a healthy pregnancy.Expectant mothers, and their partners, are taking an active role in managing their own health care. With the availability of health websites and forums, many couples are doing their own research to answer their questions and concerns. According to ...
A Tough Egg To Crack
With infertility a looming threat, getting pregnant requires discipline from patients and emotional, nutritional and lifestyle guidance from practitioners.An egg and a sperm meet. Nine months later, we have laughter, tears and countless adorable photographs posted on Facebook walls.Lost in the pageantry and simplicity lies a fact that natural practitioners know all too well: Having ...
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