Epigenetics: Baby Learns about Life from Womb Babies learn about the world they will live in from their time in utero. That means that they expect the world to be similar to their experience gestating. A new study shows that women who were stressed during pregnancy have babies with oxytocin receptor genes that are more easily turned […]
More Fruit, Smarter Babies?
I am skeptical This study came out right when I was researching how fructose (the sugar in fruit) can or cannot wreak havoc on pregnancy and health in general. I wrote about a new study that shows lots of fructose does harm in pregnancy and contributes to infertility. Now I am supposed to write about how [...]
Zika Update: Infographic
Awhile back I wrote a post about Zika and pregnancy with information about getting pregnant in 2016. I was contacted by an organization who made this info graphic and thought it might be nice to do an update. So here's the latest on Zika, in case you haven't been following too closely and are interested. Source: [...]
10 Tips to End Sugar + Super Addicting Supplement
Why you should eat less sugar: Cutting back sugar is good for your health and emotional well-being. All these tips are good for everyone, regardless of uterine status. It’s easier to eat healthy and change habits when you are pregnant and “doing it for the baby.” For ease of birth, keep in mind that excess sugar […]
Acupuncture for Pregnancy & Birth
I met my friend Erin when she took birth classes in Bowie, MD last year. Erin is an acupuncturist and I asked her to share some ways that she helps women. I am especially intrigued by acupuncture as fertility treatment because I have had two couples who went through serious medical treatments, were about to […]
