Laree Lindburg had an enjoyable and healthy pregnancy, but the hormonal crash following the birth left her feeling terrible. Her postpartum experience was difficult due to rheumatoid arthritis, which seemed to flare up during her postpartum recovery, making her achy and sick. When Laree discovered she was pregnant again, she was immediately attracted to the […]
Maternal Diet Impacts Breast Cancer Risk For Generations
A newly published study concludes that some familial breast cancers are caused from maternal diet during pregnancy and affects the health of daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters. When an expecting mothers has a diet of excess fats and estrogen, it changes the DNA methylation patterns in the fetus’ breast tissue and fetal germ cells, making […]
Connection Between Child's Height & Postpartum Depression
Preschoolers whose mothers suffered from depression in the first 9 months postpartum are more likely to be shorter in stature. Research has suggested that a mothers postpartum depression can impact a child’s growth in their first 2 years. “The research team found that at age 4, kids with mothers who had reported mild or moderate […]
Freedom For Birth: A Global Push For Maternity Care Change
A new documentary that reframes childbirth as the most pressing global Human Rights issue today is launching with hundreds of premieres all over the world on the same day, Thursday 20th September 2012. Freedom For Birth is a 60 minute campaigning documentary featuring a Who’s Who of leading birth experts and international Human Rights lawyers […]
Dangers Associated with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment
The following is a guest post from Drugwatch.com, a site committed to helping consumers stay informed about prescription drugs and medical devices that could negatively impact your health. Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is diagnosed in 50 percent of women during their lifetime. It is usually diagnosed during menopause, when decreasing estrogen levels cause tissues to […]
The Gut’s Influence on Eczema
If you have ever suffered from eczema, you know that it can be a painful, itchy condition, often leaving open sores. But now, there may be a way to avoiding this inconvenient and painful skin condition in children. The amount of microbial bacteria an infant is exposed to in the first week of life […]
