Mother, Children Health
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Important to Mother’s, Fetal and Infant Health
Low Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Postpartum Depression A woman's nutritional and overall health, before and during pregnancy, and during lactation, influences the health of her developing baby. Omega-3 Fatty Acids is important to women's, fetal and infant health. The...
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy linked to Major Brain Birth Defects
Teens and Young Adults Need to Know the Potential Harm to their Baby from Marijuana Use! In utero exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a major psychoactive component of marijuana, is associated with an increased risk for anencephaly and neurobehavioural...
Low First Trimester Vitamin D Increases Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Sunshine during pregnancy for a healthier Mother and Infant🤰☀️🤱 Women with lower serum levels of Vitamin D during the first trimester of pregnancy are at significantly greater risk for developing Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) later in pregnancy. The study found...
Preterm Birth Risk Factors – Marijuana Use, Hypertension, Low Body Mass Index, Fertility Hormone Treatment
Lifestyle Changes Several Months before Conception and During Pregnancy Significantly reduce Preterm Birth Risks! A child's health can be impacted by a women's lifestyle prior to conception. A recent study has highlighted several environmental risk fasters associated...
Mother’s Sufficient Iron Stores during early Pregnancy Vital to Infant Health
A Mother's Iron Stores in Early Pregnancy impact Infant Birthweight. Findings from a recent study published in Human Reproduction reaffirm the importance of maintaining adequate stores of iron to promote infant health. Adequate levels of iron in a...
Children Raised on Rural Farms are Immune from Allegies and Asthma
Researchers have long observed the so-called "farm effect" -- the very low allergy and asthma rates found among children raised on farms in central Europe. Dr. Mark Holbreich, an Allergist in Indianiapolis, Indiana noticed after two decades of treating Amish patients,...
Maternal Depression and Poor Nutrition Impact Child Cognitive Function
Mother's depression related to lower levels of healthy nutrition Researchers at King's College London in the United Kingdom found that women who had symptoms of depression during pregnancy were more likely to have unhealthy diets. Children Cognitive Function...
Maternal Antidepressant use can cause Infant Structural Brain Damage
SSRI use causes children to experience headaches and problems with balance to require surgery Maternal antidepressant use may be associated with structural brain changes in infants, according to a recent study lead by Rebecca Knickmeyer, PhD. an assistant professor at...
ADHD Medications double Children’s risk of serious Damage to Cardiovascular Health
These medications can cause in our Young, arrhythmias, hypertension, pulmonary heart disease, heart failure and cerebrovascular disease The use of psychostimulants in children and adolescents is associated with nearly twice the risk for a cardiovascular events...