Have you noticed any talk in the media lately, regarding genetically modified (GM) foods? By definition, GM foods have had genes from other plants or animals inserted into their genetic codes. By modifying a plant or animal’s genetics, scientists can make plants more resistant to drought, grow faster, and they are able to take on […]
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Placenta capsules help with D-MER?
I had a woman contact me with her story about D-MER, or Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex. According to the D-MER website: Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex is a newly recognized condition affecting lactating women that is characterized by an abrupt dysphoria, or negative emotions that occur just before milk release and continuing not more then a […]
Growing danger from postpartum hemorrhage
Monitoring of the third and final stage of labor, the birth of the placenta, needs to be more closely monitored. Postpartum hemorrhage is increasing, with very negative effects on maternal outcomes. The placenta itself is wonderful for helping to stop hemmorhage – placing a small piece of fresh placenta on the inside of the cheek […]
No Coffee While Pregnant??
This is a bit of a bummer for the gestating coffee fiends out there. “Women who are pregnant and consume caffeine, even as little as one cup of coffee a day, are at a higher risk of delivering an underweight baby.” “There are also more serious complications that can arise with caffeine such as the […]
The importance of Iron
“Iron is also critical to the proper functioning of the immune system and the production of energy. Insufficient iron stores in the body can lead to anemia and other illnesses. Women who are menstruating, pregnant, or lactating are at an increased risk for iron deficiency.” Please read the full article. This ties in beautifully with […]
