Monthly Archives: October 2015
CDC says hospitals have improved in support for breastfeeding
Breastfeeding, many new mothers find out, is surprisingly difficult, especially during the first few weeks after the baby’s birth. But with the right procedures, a hospital can help new moms get a good start. Fortunately, a new Centers for Disease … Continue reading
Drinking rates among pregnant women still too high
Most people know that drinking alcohol during pregnancy poses a health risk to the unborn child. But one in 10 pregnant women in the United States still consumes alcohol, and slightly more than 3 percent of pregnant women admitted that … Continue reading
More evidence against plastics
Several studies have found that BPA, a chemical used to create plastics and epoxy resins, can affect hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, thyroid and insulin, which could affect a child’s gestation and early development. Now, a new study, in the … Continue reading
Pelvic pain? You’re not alone
Do you feel pain in your pelvic area for no known reason? If you do, you are far from alone. In fact, a high proportion of reproductive-age women may be experiencing pelvic pain that goes untreated, according to a study … Continue reading
Soap up during cold and flu season
One of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs that cause colds and flu is also the simplest. Regular hand washing has been shown to reduce infection significantly. Many people think that using an antibacterial soap is more … Continue reading
Is your job hurting your fertility?
Possibly, says research published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine. It found that women who work long hours and regularly perform heavy lifting may have more difficulty getting pregnant. The study, conducted at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of … Continue reading
Mom’s diet can prevent heart defects in baby
Women who followed a very healthy diet were 37 percent less likely than those who ate poorly to have a baby with tetralogy of Fallot, a complex heart defect that causes babies to turn blue because their blood can’t carry … Continue reading
Make an impact: Join breast cancer fight
If you think simply joining the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk or supporting someone else can’t make much of a difference, think again. Thanks to such support, breast cancer death rates have decreased by 34 … Continue reading
Lifestyle choices can help with PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common cause of female infertility, affects an estimated 5 million women across the U.S. New research adds to the growing body of evidence that losing weight and exercising regularly may improve their fertility Published in … Continue reading
Conflicting advice confuses new moms
New mothers get conflicting advice from medical professionals, family members and the media when it comes to key parenting topics, a recent study found. And that advice often goes against American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for breast-feeding, vaccines, pacifier … Continue reading
