Pregnancy
Show 1334: Healthy Eating for Two
In this week’s episode, learn about healthy eating for two. Most people realize that diet is especially important during pregnancy, but they may not know which foods are most nutritious. Researchers…
Women Who Eat Mediterranean Diets Improve Pregna…
The Mediterranean diet has gotten a lot of attention for the health benefits it can provide. These include common but important factors like lower cholesterol, a reduced likelihood of diabetes and eve…
Does Acupuncture Safely Relieve Back Pain During…
Pregnant people often experience lower back or pelvic pain during pregnancy. progresses. This poses a dilemma, since medications used to alleviate pain may not be safe for the developing fetus. An ana…
Does Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Lead to Cran…
Acetaminophen, the ingredient in Tylenol, is considered one of the safest drugs in the pharmacy. As a result, neither doctors nor patients worry about people taking acetaminophen during pregnancy. Tha…
Does Mother Drinking Coffee During Pregnancy Mak…
Doctors often warn pregnant women to avoid a wide range of potentially harmful substances, even fast food. Smoking is off limits, of course, and so is alcohol. In addition, women are frequently admoni…
How Do High Phthalate Levels Affect Pregnancy?
Phthalates are used to produce countless convenient products such as cosmetics, solvents and plastics. They are important components of polyvinyl chloride typically used for flexible items like shower…
Show 1266: How Women Can Improve Their Hormone I…
Hormones are essential to every cell in our bodies, but most of us don’t know much about them. We might recognize estrogen and testosterone as sex hormones, but these crucial compounds go far beyond…
Who Can Afford New Drug for Postpartum Depressio…
Giving birth can trigger a flood of intense emotions, from joy to anxiety. Some women experience deep despair, known as postpartum depression, that can last for months. Women with this condition are o…
Do Antibiotics Interact with Oral Contraceptives…
Here's a riddle for you: When does 1+1= 0 and 3 simultaneously? The answer: When a woman takes antibiotics together with birth control pills. That's because the antibiotics can reduce the effectivenes…
How Would You Manage This Ethical Question?
Imagine you go to your local pharmacy, like so many people do every day. You hand your prescription to a pharmacy staff member, wait a period of time, and leave with your prescription in hand. This ha…
Watch Out for Pain Relievers When Trying to Conc…
Women who are trying to become pregnant often want to know what they should do to improve their chances for success. New research suggests that those trying to conceive should avoid taking pain reliev…
Show 1119: What Can You Do to Facilitate Fertili…
Chances are you know someone who has had difficulty conceiving a child, though you may not be aware of their struggle. Endocrine disruptors are widespread in our environment, and may be affecting sper…
Do Mothers with Heartburn Have Babies with Asthm…
Heartburn is a common symptom during pregnancy. New research suggests, however, that pregnant women who relieve their reflux with potent acid-suppressing drugs may precipitate unexpected complications…
Pregnant Women Suffer Sticker Shock in the Drugs…
The cost of brand name medicines in the United States is notoriously out of control. Some drug companies have raised prices dramatically, even for old medications that have been available for decades.…
Should Women Worry About Antidepressants during …
When women are pregnant, they frequently worry that something they swallow will harm the developing baby. Previous studies have suggested that mothers who take antidepressants during pregnancy might h…
Can You Treat Heartburn in Pregnancy without Har…
Over the last several decades, acid-suppressing drugs have become extremely popular. Medicines like Tagamet, Pepcid, Prilosec and Nexium 24HR are available over the counter, and many people use them f…
Looking on the Bright Side of Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a common occurrence with early pregnancy. Although it can make women feel miserable, new research shows this cloud has one silver lining. Women with Morning Sickness Less Likely t…
How to Protect a Pregnancy with Folic Acid
Adequate levels of the B vitamin folic acid during pregnancy help protect a developing fetus from neural tube defects like spina bifida. But too many women aren't getting as much of the vitamin as th…
If Mom Overdoses on B Vitamins, Will Her Child B…
Many Americans operate on the "lottle principle," assuming that if a little is good, a lottle (or a lot) would be better. That can be a risky tactic, especially during pregnancy. Excessive B Vitamins …
Will Mom’s Diet Soda Make Baby Fat?
Women often worry about gaining too much weight during pregnancy, and with good reason. Extra pounds added during pregnancy can be difficult to shed, even though normal gestational weight gain usually…
How to Reverse a Consequence of Gestational Diab…
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) are more susceptible to several health risks of their own later in life. These include diabetes, but also high blood pressure. Is the…
Benefits of Prenatal Vitamin D Are Unclear
Epidemiological research has suggested that low levels of vitamin D are associated with a variety of serious health conditions including cancer, heart disease, inflammatory disorders, diabetes and dem…
Pregnant Women Should Be Screened for Depression
The United States Preventive Services Task Force issues recommendations for screening for a variety of diseases and conditions based on the evidence from studies. Usually these public health messages …
Will You Change Your Travel Plans to Avoid Zika …
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning pregnant Americans not to travel to Caribbean and South American regions where mosquitoes carry Zika virus. In addition to Puerto Rico, th…
Antidepressants, Birth Defects and a Broken Syst…
The headlines from the last few days were scary: "Link Between Some Antidepressants and Birth Defects is Confirmed" The Washington Post "Some Antidepressants May Pose Increased Risk of Birth Defects" …
Clamping Umbilical Cord Later Can Help Babies
A little bit of patience from birth attendants may be good for babies, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. In the interests of efficiency and concern about complications, some obstetricians h…
Body Care Chemicals May Limit Men’s Fertil…
We've all been told that liberal use of sunscreen is essential to protect our skin from aging and cancer. But could some ingredients in sunscreen be affecting men's fertility? Couples Trying to Concei…