Earlier this week, placenta encapsulation was discussed in the Yahoo article, Are Placenta Pills a Miracle Cure or Just a Scam? The article discussed one mother’s amazing testimony that placenta capsules helped her postpartum recovery significantly. In the article, the mom states that she recovered from birth more quickly, had energy, and an overall feeling […]
General Interest
Diet Pills Made From Human Placenta Deemed Unsafe By FDA
Diet pills made from the pregnancy hormone, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), claim that consumers can drop 20-30 pounds in 4 or 5 weeks all while being energized. The diet products containing HCG are made from human placenta, which are sold to the HCG diet product companies by hospitals. While prescription HCG is approved by the […]
Blood test may predict which moms will suffer from postpartum depression
80% of new moms suffer from the baby blues after their baby arrives. 20% of new moms will go on to suffer from postpartum depression. Researchers have found that a blood test may identify which new moms have a high risk of developing the sometimes debilitating condition known as postpartum depression. Women with a […]
IV Fluids Given At Birth Affects Newborn’s Weight; May Impact Breatfeeding
We’ve all heard stories, some of us have even lived them. Your newborn has lost more than 10% of their birth weight, causing concern in hospital staff. The concern is that your milk production is not adequate and you are told to supplement with formula. As you can imagine, this can be a huge blow […]
Placenta Implicated In Autism Risk
The placenta, the organ responsible for for nourishing your baby and regulating maternal-fetal interactions, may be a contributing factor in a child’s autism diagnosis. “There is increasing evidence implicating the placenta in autism risk. For example, abnormal inclusions of trophoblasts, the cells that comprise the placenta, are found more frequently in placentas from mothers of […]
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 […]
