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.
Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’
Canadian Study Finds Low Vitamin D levels in Pregnant Women Could Cause Cavities for Their Babies
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008FDA Steps Up Advisories to Protect Expecting Women and Babies
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Perhaps the result of recent criticism regarding the handling of the plastic baby bottle safety issue, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stepped up its game last week. First proposed was a mandatory drug safety labeling for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The FDA also issued a new position statement regarding the use of mercury dental fillings by pregnant women and children.
Yale Study Reveals Chocolate Good for Pregnant Women
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
A recent internet survey found that pregnant women do indeed have the oddest cravings. Odd foods craved by pregnant women included pickles and peanut butter, tuna with bananas, and even toothpaste. This year’s survey found 75% of pregnant women had odd food cravings, compared with only 30% five decades ago. Number one on the craving list- chocolate; yet that preganacy craving for chocolate might not be such a bad thing. Good news for chocolate loving mums everywhere, a new study found chocolate is actually good for expecting women.
Kansas City University Finds Exercise during Pregnancy Leads to a Healthier Heart in Moms and Babies to Be
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Many expecting mothers wonder if they should continue with their exercise routine during pregnancy or even begin a new exercise routine. Previously, studies have found that exercise can have positive affects on pregnancy but lacked specific details. A new study by Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences reveals that exercising while expecting helps create a healthy heart for both mother and baby.
International Congress on Women's Mental Health Finds Motherhood Makes Women Braver, Faster, and More Laid-Back
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Upon reading theabove title, you may find the statement to be a bit of an oxymoron. Being a new mother can be a day to day struggle with lack of sleep, diaper changing, new worries about your baby, and finding your memory isn’t what it used to be. That being said, it may be hard to believe motherhood can actually make you faster and more laid-back. Sounds unbelievable, but it is true. New research discovered that motherhood is actually good for the brain; making mothers less stressed, faster, and more courageous.
Women's Spine Evolved to Support Pregnancy Weight Gain
Friday, December 28th, 2007
First time mothers may wonder how it is they don’t simply topple over while standing up with a pregnant belly. Researchers believe they may have found an answer to that pregnancy mystery. In a study comparing modern-day women with fossilized bones from early humans, the answer seems to rest in the spine.
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