Conditions: Pregnancy
Herbs and Supplements 101: Folate
A naturally occurring B vitamin found in leafy greens, citrus fruit, beans, and peas. Folic acid is the synthetic form ...
Pregnant? Eat broccoli sprouts
If you're pregnant, you can pass good heart health on to your child by adding some crunchy, tasty broccoli sprouts to your diet, according to new findings...
More ways to improve fertility
Eat a whole-foods diet rich in organic produce, grains, and proteins, as well as good fats and oils. It's healthy for everyone, not just those trying...
On fertile ground
They met at an ultimate Frisbee tournament and married in 1999. Since then, Jenn Brauner and her ultra-healthy husband, Steve, have known they want children,...
5 best supplements for pregnancy
1: Chlorella and spirulina are excellent sources of carotenes, chlorophyll, and other antioxidants. Studies show that they can help eliminate heavy metals...
Doulas dish
When my husband and I discoveredsurprise, surprisethat we were expecting our first child, one of the things we debated along with names, nursery colors,...
Folate facts
Folate, also known as folic acid, folacin, vitamin M, and pteroylglutamic acid, belongs to the water-soluble B vitamin family. Take our quiz to discover...
If Pregnant, Be Cautious About Ginseng
If Pregnant, Be Cautious About Ginseng Ginseng, one of the most frequently used herbal supplements in America, is often touted for its health-promoting...
Your Postpartum Pantry
Your Postpartum Pantry What You Need Nutrients Have On Hand Dairy Calcium, protein. Low-fat milk, yogurt or kefir, single-serve puddings, low-fat cheese,...
Mother's Helpers
Mother's Helpers Refortify your postpartum body with the best foods and nutrients By Karen Ansel, MS, RD If youre a new mother, you may be so wrapped...
Helping New Moms Recover
Helping New Moms Recover Photo by Jeff Padrick When a woman is pregnant, she receives a lot of attention from health practitioners and family. After childbirth,...
If Pregnancy Is In Your Future... Beware Of Plastic
If Pregnancy Is In Your Future... Beware Of Plastic A chemical commonly present in plastic containers might interfere with how a woman's eggs mature,...
Could Mom's Smoking Cause Childhood Obesity?
Could Mom's Smoking Cause Childhood Obesity? More proof that pregnancy and puffing on cigarettes don't mix: According to researchers at Ludwig Maximilian...
The Aging Of Pregnancy In America
The National Center for Health Statistics maintains an extensive databse of information about pregnancy and birth in the United States. The statistics...
Get Pregnant After 35 (and 40!)
Assess the odds, up your chances, and glean advice from a midlife mom...
