Nutrition in pregnancy
... re balanced diet (with the right amounts of protein and vitamins) during pregnancy. However, if the fetus is under-nourished in the womb, the long-term effects can still be corrected through good nutr ...
Prenatal Vitamins and Folic Acid Importance
... em when we were trying to conceive, it is especially important now. During the first few weeks of a fetus's development, folic acid (something that is included in prenatal vitamins) is instrumental. I ...
California on the cusp of a healthy decision
... can cause changes in behavior and in the brain, and that it may reduce birth weight and survival in fetuses.Bisphenol A can also be found in food containers, which has the canned food industry a littl ...
Caffeine linked to miscarriage
... ost frequently consumed drug in the world, crosses the placental barrier and reaches the developing fetus, according to the study. While previous studies have found an association between caffeine int ...
Staying Safe While Eating Fish
... mercury from their prey. Mercury in the human body can in turn lead to developmental problems among fetuses and children, as well as neurological impairments. Women of childbearing age are recommended ...
Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Diabetes and High Blood...
... affect sleep apnea. Also, if a mother's oxygen level drops, it can affect the oxygen level of the fetus. Solutions for this include continuous positive airway pressure, which sends air through a ma ...
Stay Away from BPA! Best to Swig with SIGG
... g that humans are exposed to higher levels of the chemical than any lab rat. Naturally, infants and fetuses are most vulnerable. The statement, published online by the journal Reproductive Toxicology, ...
Info on aspartame from the ADA
... nt. In addition, pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume adequate calories to nourish the fetus or infant and should consult with a physician or a registered dietitian about their nutritiona ...
"Bell's Palsy of the Gut" and Other GI...
... rreliosis. Otol Neurotol, 2005; 26(4):790-795. Gardner T. Lyme disease. Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant, ed. Remington JS, Klein JO. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co. 2001; 519-641. ...
