photo source Researchers from UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine have concluded that probiotics can change the brain activity and emotional responses of women. The researchers at UCLA divided 36 women into 3 groups. Each group was given either fermented milk with probiotics, milk without probiotics, or no milk at all. MRI scans were performed prior […]
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Is Low Amniotic Fluid Reason to Induce?
It seems that lately I have had more than a few clients who were induced due to low amniotic fluid levels. I honestly didn’t know much about this particular topic and thought I’d dig up some info. I was curious what the implications were for mother and baby if the pregnancy continued with low fluid […]
Birth Centers: As safe as hospitals for low-risk mothers
The birth world was abuzz this week with the release of a recent review of birth center outcomes by the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. The study followed more than 15,000 moms-to-be who were planning to give birth within a midwife-run birth center. The conclusion of the review showed birth centers to be […]
Postpartum Depression Linked To Omega 3 Deficiency in Mothers
New evidence has determined that postpartum depression could be the result of mothers being deficient in omega-3. While pregnant, a mother’s omega-3s are transferred to the fetus and later, the baby while breastfeeding. The infant receives the maternal omega-3s causing the mother to be deficient for at least 6 weeks postpartum. A diet low in […]
Just in case you needed another reason to breastfeed…
It’s no secret that there are many benefits to breastfeeding for both mother and baby. For one, it provides a great bonding experience for the mother and the baby. Breast milk fights disease and boosts an infant’s immune system with nutrients and antibodies. Breast milk is FREE, eliminating the need to buy costly formula. It […]
A Royal Case of Nausea:The Truth About Hyperemesis
While the world has been buzzing with the news of a royal baby, Kate Middleton, up until recently, has been suffering from a rare pregnancy condition called Hyperemesis Gravidarum. While the media continues to call it “morning sickness,” many may be under the impression that the Duchess has simply been spoiled and overly dramatic. In […]
