A study found that the presence of the hormone, adrenomedullin, is crucial for a mom to avoid getting preeclampsia. The hormone, emitted by the developing fetus into the placenta, allows the mother’s blood vessels to dilate so that the increased blood flow can reach the fetus. Without adrenomedullin, the vessels in the placenta can not […]
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Can the EZ Pass prevent premature births and lead to better birth outcomes? YES!
For those of you living on the east coast, I’m sure like me, you have a deep appreciation for the EZ Pass. With an EZ Pass, instead of sitting in traffic breathing exhaust and slowly inching up to the toll booth with your dollar bills in hand, you can drive right through the terminal. Because […]
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 […]
The evolution of frogs…I mean, pregnancy tests
Isn’t it amazingly convenient that you can go to the drug store and pick up an easy-to-use pregnancy test at the first signs that you may be pregnant OR even a few days after ovulation? And how nice is it that the simple stick isn’t complicated and gives anxious and eager women results within minutes?! […]
Acupuncture treats perinatal depression
Approximately 14% of pregnant women suffer from depression. Some women, worried about the effects taking medication will have on the fetus, may avoid taking their antidepressants. However, a study determined that acupuncture is a valid alternative therapy and reduces depressive symptoms. “The study included 150 pregnant women diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Some received […]
