In case our 10 Reasons to Eat Organic post was not compelling enough, a new study suggests that prenatal exposure to pesticide on foods can affect a child for many years after birth. While it is known that a healthy diet during pregnancy is essential for a healthy baby, whether or not to eat organic during pregnancy has not been widely discussed nor has much science delved into this topic – until now. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’
Study Finds Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Tied to Lower IQ in Children
Wednesday, April 27th, 20118 Power Packed Pregnancy Foods
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Amongst the many changes taking place throughout your body during pregnancy, food cravings tend to top the list. Nutrient requirements increase during pregnancy, so it can be difficult to balance the foods you need with the foods you want especially after recent studies have shown to be mindful of weight gain during pregnancy if you are overweight. A well balanced diet rich in whole grains, nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats will provide you with what you need, but there are a few foods that pack a lot of nutrients in smaller amounts. Here are 8 power packed pregnancy foods that are both delicious and nutritious: (more…)
Rocking the Cradle After 45
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010The age at which women become mothers has steadily been increasing over the past few years. Lots of women are putting motherhood on hold to focus on their careers, but how long can having children really be put on hold? There is the ever present notion that fertility does decline with age, while risks increase yet a recent study found pregnancy later in life is safer than we have previously known. (more…)
Phillips-University of Marburg Study Finds Microbes Help Mother Protect Kids from Allergies
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010The tendency to reach for disinfectants, stringent cleaners, and hand sanitizers is high this time of year for cold and flu prevention. During pregnancy women tend to be extra careful to reduce exposure to bugs of any kind. It appears, however, that a little exposure can go a long way as a new study found it may help prevent allergies in utero for kids later in life.
Finally, an Excuse for Pregnant Women to Eat Bacon and Eggs finds University of North Carolina
Saturday, January 9th, 2010Pregnancy cravings can range from healthy to down right strange but if you have a hankering for country-style breakfasts while expecting you’re in luck. A new study found that a nutrient found in these foods may actuall
y help the fetus develop the memory regions of the brain.
Battle of Sexes: Ovaries Must Suppress Their Inner Male
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Aside from “when are you due?”, “is it a boy or a girl?” is the most common question an expecting mum hears. Regardless of whether or not parents choose to find out the sex of the baby ahead of time, the gender of the baby is determined months before science or technology can confirm for certain. Gender was thought to be determined by the simple combination of sex chromosomes, but a recent study found out that the ovaries may have to suppress their inner male.
University of Montreal Study Finds Pregnant Women who Ignore Asthma Pass it on to Kids
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009Upon discovery of being pregnant, women typically begin to make big lifestyle changes. Of those lifestyle changes, women can question any medications currently being taken and forgo medications altogether without discussing with their physician first. With the case of asthma medication, previous studies have found that the benefits outweigh the risk as a severe asthma attack can potentially harm a fetus. A recent study echoes previous research revealing untreated asthma during pregnancy can pass the condition to the child. (more…)
Experts Explain Pregnancy Diet has Lifelong Effects on Baby
Friday, February 27th, 2009One thing that is synonymous with pregnancy is food cravings and an often increased emphasis on eating well. More and more new research is revealing that what women eat 
during pregnancy can have lasting effects on the baby’s health. While that drastic increase in appetite is certainly indicative of eating for two, health experts explain foods should be chosen wisely.
JAMA Reports Obesity in Pregnancy May up Baby's Health Risks
Monday, February 23rd, 2009Gaining weight during pregnancy is natural and necessary to support the growing fetus. What happens if a woman is already carrying extra weight upon conception? That is certainly a delicate matter and can be contingent upon just how much extra weight is in question. Being overweight carries its own set of health risks for the individual, but a new study found that during pregnancy obesity can also put the baby at risk.
Canadian Study Finds Low Vitamin D levels in Pregnant Women Could Cause Cavities for Their Babies
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
little sun exposure. Optimal conversion of vitamin D from sunshine is contingent on many factors including the longitude and latitude of where you live, season, and time of day. This inconsistency of optimal sunrays is one of the main reasons why vitamin D is added to foods.
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