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Image via Wikipedia According to an article at WebMD.com, a recent study found that higher concentrations of phthalates during pregnancy leads to less masculine play in little boys. According to the article: “Nov. 16, 2009 — Mothers exposed to high levels of chemicals known as phthalates during pregnancy may have boys who are less likely to play [...]
America is using “children as our test rodents” for thousands of new chemicals that have never been tested for toxicity to human life in the womb.A conference on April 30 highlighted the scientific, ethical and moral links between effective clean environment policies and the life and health of the nation’s children. read full story at [...]
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Everyone knows that sugar is not good for them but most people do not know the real toll that sugar can take on their health. The health effects of sugar are unfortunately compounded during pregnancy for a number of reasons. Excessive or even moderate sugar intake during pregnancy can have a very direct and negative [...]
According to a recent study published in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association, essential dental treatments are safe for pregnant women in their 13th -21st weeks of pregnancy. The study was specifically looking at the safety of deep cleaning and treatment of moderate-to-severe or fractured or abscessed teeth during pregnancy. [...]
Miscarriage by definition is a pregnancy that spontaneously aborts or terminates and always means that the fetus is unable to survive outside of the womb. Once a fetus becomes “viable” usually after the 20th week or so, early delivery is usually termed preterm labor and all efforts are made to save the baby. By: Nilutpal [...]
If you are pregnant, you may be concerned about cleaning products. There is good reason for worry since cleaning products we use every day contain a wide variety of chemicals with unknown side effects. A recent study in the UK suggests heavy use of cleaning products during pregnancy can increase the unborn baby’s risk of [...]
Omega3 – Nutrition for the Pregnant Mother and Child It is widely accepted that your nutritional needs change when you become pregnant. This includes both an increase, as well as a decrease of certain foods, drinks and supplements. We all know that an increase in nutrients during this time is beneficial for fetal development to [...]
“Vitamin A supports our reproductive organs and the developing baby. For men, it assists in the development of healthy sperm and for women it acts like a hormone during pregnancy, regulating the cell growth and development of her new baby.” Vitamins – Birth.com.au By: Vincent Beta carotene is converted by the human body into vitamin [...]
