‘Health’ Archives
Baby Born After Growing Outside the Uterus
A truly miraculous pregnancy and birth happened when a baby was delivered at 32 weeks after growing outside his mother’s uterus. Nicky Soto was told when she was 18 months pregnant that the baby was not growing in her uterus and that it was definite risk to her life and [Read More]
Weight Gain Between Pregnancies Can Lead to Gestational Diabetes
According to a CNN.com article, researchers have found that women who gain weight after the delivery of a baby are more likely to develop gestational diabetes in their next pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy and goes away after the [Read More]
DHA May Help Prevent Postpartum Depression
A study of 52 women has linked consuming the Omega-3 Fatty Acid, DHA, to a reduction in postpartum depression symptoms. One group of pregnant women took a placebo which consisted of corn oil and a second group took a fish oil capsule of DHA. Both groups touch [Read More]