Expectant parents are poorly informed about cord blood banking, according to a study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine. In fact, of the expectant mothers in the study who indicated they have some knowledge of cord blood banking, 74 percent considered themselves minimally informed. Yet, the Institute of…
Research carried out by Imperial College London has found that when a mother feels stressed during pregnancy it can increase the baby’s heart rate. Also, although normally the placenta protects the baby from stress and anxiety, if the mother is very stressed the placenta’s protection is not as effective…
Ilona Yim is an assistant professor at University of California-Irvine’s department of psychology and social behavior who is studying the connection between the levels of a stress hormone circulating through the placenta during pregnancy and postpartum depression. The premise? “It would make more sense to find out if someone…
Years ago I took Accutane to get rid of my acne. Actually I did two cycles of Accutane and it did indeed work but the cost was really high. Accutane was easily the most expensive drug I have ever used and the best for curing acne. But now Accutane…
Babies delivered by cesarean section experience changes to the DNA of white blood cells, which might explain why they’re at increased risk for immunological diseases such as diabetes and asthma later in life, Swedish researchers say. “Delivery by C-section has been associated with increased allergy, diabetes and leukemia risks,”…
Parents, women and even teens who are considering a change in your home for your selves or for your kids, there is never any time specific time of the year or any occasion where you can surprise your loved ones and your children with a new change of look and…
Women who maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy have children with bigger and stronger bones than women with poorer quality diets, according to the results of a study presented Tuesday at the National Osteoporosis Society Conference in Manchester, UK. “Our data add to evidence that environmental influences during…
Sometimes even bloggers need a little break. I’m off to Fiji to reinvigorate my politically incorrect tan. See you in 7 days! I leave you with a photo of the largest baby girl born in Australia : 6.28kg (14lbs). Mum puts it down to her healthy stockman’s diet. “I…
The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard today (Wednesday July 1). Dr. Henrik Falconer, of the Department of Woman…
Survivors of childhood cancer run particular risks when pregnant and should be closely monitored, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard on July 1. Dr. Sharon Lie Fong, of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The…