No Safe Amount of Caffeine During Pregnancy
Razi Berry Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be advised to avoid caffeine because the evidence suggests that maternal caffeine consumption is associated with negative pregnancy outcomes and that there is no safe level of consumption, finds an analysis of observational studies published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. Caffeine is probably the […]
New Fertility Testing
Razi Berry Infertility affects 10% to 15% of couples globally, and while often viewed as a women’s health problem, men contribute to around half of the cases. Male fertility test based on Cornell research could help predict which men might need treatment Now, a male fertility test based on Cornell research could help predict which […]
Everyday Toxins and Infertility
Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
4 Proven Ways to Reduce Leg Swelling and Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
Dr Sarah King, ND Changes in circulation, resulting in swelling, varicose veins and hemorrhoids, are common during pregnancy. It’s no wonder, with an increase in body weight from the fetus and surrounding fluid, extra pressure is added onto organs and other structures like the weaker-walled veins. About 40% of pregnant women will be affected, and […]
Low-to-No-Carb Diets Could Cause Harm During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND Battle of the Carbs We are obsessed with “carbs” – mostly not eating them. With such drastically different cultural messages telling us on the one hand, to indulge, while on the other hand, that skinny is beautiful, dieting has become an infatuation for some. Most popular diets today are for the most […]
Natural Ways To Beat Morning Sickness
Kimberly Dougherty, Esq. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancies typically occur in the initial stage. Many women love being pregnant, but not the morning sickness that comes along with it. In fact, morning sickness statistics reveal that over 75 percent of pregnant women go through morning sickness at the start of their pregnancies. Unfortunately, some experience […]
Antidepressant Drug Linked to Risk of Birth Defects in Early Pregnancy
(NaturalPath) In an analysis by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers caution against the use of an anti-depressant drug called paroxetine in early pregnancy—the first trimester. This drug, used to treat depression, OCD, anxiety and PTSD can increase the risk of congenital and cardiac malformations in newborns. Depression is common in women of child-bearing age […]