The widely-held assumption that a cesarean delivery has no health risks for the baby is being challenged today by new research that found the procedure did not help some preterm…
Women who consumed a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy were at higher risk for gestational diabetes than women whose diets were lower in animal fat and…
Mother’s blood test could be used to test the sex of the baby, as early as first trimester. New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that measuring the ratio of…
For the first time, entire genome of a fetus could be mapped from a sample of its mother’s blood. This technical could open the door to new methods of prenatal…
Fertility rates improve significantly after bariatric surgery. Wait for 12-24 months after bariatric surgery until the weight loss stabilizes. Conceiving during this period of rapid weight loss may affect the…
The natural trend movement has had far-reaching consequences for food manufacturers and consumers alike, with greater emphasis from a health claims perspective being placed on front-of-pack–such as “natural,” “no additives/preservatives”…