That first
pregnancy is an experience that can never be repeated. You approached
parenthood with a novice set of eyes. Every experience was a new
experience, every pain a new pain and every stress was a new stress.
Despite warnings of fetal alcohol syndrome, pregnant women are still putting bottle to mouth and binge drinking in the first trimester of pregnancy, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
A new report from the AAP claims poor periodontal health may be at increased risk of premature delivery or having a low birth weight baby. These potential outcomes are supported by the European Federation of Periodontology.
Pregnancy is a time to eat the foods you love and especially, crave, but researchers now believe giving in to those cravings for junk food may have long-term effects on offspring.
Walk through the vitamin aisle at any major retail or vitamin store and you are likely to see a prenatal vitamin. When I was pregnant with my children just 10 years ago prenatal vitamins were prescribed, not taken as
over-the-counter supplements.
The
popularity of social media as a sharing platform for medical advice has
grown dramatically as tens of millions of people connect to each other,
businesses and information portals, but not all information is accurate
or trustworthy.
In these countries, according the violence against women, maternal and infant mortality rates are higher than countries who do not frequently practice underage marriage.
New parents
take great care in choosing just the right stroller. They shop for
comfort, ease of use and style, but what if after all that shopping and
careful selection the stroller you chose caused serious health issues
for your child?