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pregnancy feature articles



Dangerous food additives to avoid during pregnancy
Published September 6 2012
Concepts: avoid, food, dangerous, food additives, pregnancy

Pregnancy and chiropractic
Published September 3 2012
Concepts: pregnancy, chiropractic, pain, baby, pain relief

Benefits of practicing mind body techniques to facilitate a natural labor
Published June 8 2012
Concepts: body, labor, mind, relaxation, natural

Vitamin D in pregnancy may help prevent childhood obesity
Published May 30 2012
Concepts: Vitamin D, pregnancy, child, childhood, fat

Herbs that help prevent nausea during pregnancy
Published May 13 2012
Concepts: nausea, pregnancy, herbs, sickness, women

The best health-boosting supplements to take during pregnancy
Published May 1 2012
Concepts: pregnancy, supplements, vitamins, food, health


Herbs for common pregnancy symptoms: Gestational diabetes
Published April 27 2012
Concepts: herbs, pregnancy, chromium, gestational diabetes, baby

How to get through natural childbirth free of pain medication
Published April 19 2012
Concepts: birth, pain, natural, childbirth, medication

Take a vitamin D supplement during pregnancy
Published April 9 2012
Concepts: Vitamin D, supplement, pregnancy, 5, supplements

Chinese herbal medicine is twice as effective for infertility as conventional Western drug therapy
Published April 2 2012
Concepts: infertility, medicine, Chinese, treatment, TCM

Judge says lactation not 'pregnancy-related' - upholds firing of pregnant woman in Texas
Published February 14 2012
Concepts: judge, lactation, woman, pregnancy, discrimination

Ginger root eases nausea and vomiting
Published February 11 2012
Concepts: ginger, nausea, ginger root, vomiting, pregnancy

Pregnancy and fish oils - How both mother and baby can benefit
Published February 8 2012
Concepts: fish, pregnancy, oil, fish oil, oils

SSRI horrors grow: women who take popular antidepressants risk babies with severe high blood pressure
Published January 12 2012
Concepts: SSRI, risk, antidepressants, women, SSRIs

Nutrition and genetics - Diet and breastfeeding affect brain function of child
Published November 22 2011
Concepts: acid, genetics, nutrition, fatty acids, breastfeeding

Having a problem getting pregnant? A remarkable discovery that will improve your chances
Published September 25 2011
Concepts: man, moon, men, improve, science

Use precautions and safety when using essential oils
Published August 29 2011
Concepts: oil, oils, essential oils, precautions, safety

Pregnant women now being dosed with toxic chemotherapy drugs
Published August 24 2011
Concepts: chemotherapy, cancer, women, pregnancy, pregnant women

Pregnant Women and Strokes
Published August 23 2011
Concepts: magnesium, men, stroke, women, pregnancy

Antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of autism
Published July 18 2011
Concepts: pregnancy, risk, autism, health, safe

Clinical trials underscore the merits of ginger for gestational nausea and vomiting
Published July 12 2011
Concepts: ginger, nausea, clinical trials, vomiting, pregnancy

Too little salt intake during pregnancy inhibits proper kidney development in offspring, study finds
Published July 8 2011
Concepts: salt, sodium, pregnancy, study, salt intake

Folic acid during pregnancy may reduce baby's cancer risk
Published May 29 2011
Concepts: acid, pregnancy, folic acid, cancer, natural

Babies in the womb to be administered with anti-obesity drug
Published May 23 2011
Concepts: babies, anti-obesity, health, drug, obese

Vitamin D intake in pregnancy prevents RSV infections in infants
Published May 23 2011
Concepts: Vitamin D, pregnancy, infections, infection, health

Taking antioxidants before and during pregnancy prevents obesity, glucose intolerance in children
Published March 15 2011
Concepts: antioxidants, obesity, pregnancy, glucose, intolerance

Think prevention of Type 2 diabetes when diagnosed with gestational diabetes
Published March 12 2011
Concepts: diabetes, prevention, Type 2 diabetes, health, diet

Take vitamin D during pregnancy for your baby
Published February 16 2011
Concepts: Vitamin D, pregnancy, baby, 5, child

Abortion stillbirth events from Gardasil far exceed all other vaccines
Published February 12 2011
Concepts: vaccine, stillbirth, abortion, vaccines, Gardasil

Iron, folic acid supplements during pregnancy make kids smarter
Published February 8 2011
Concepts: acid, folic acid, supplements, pregnancy, intelligence

One in ten women regularly consumes organic food during pregnancy
Published January 30 2011
Concepts: organic, food, organic food, women, pregnancy

Homeopathic remedies help morning sickness
Published January 5 2011
Concepts: homeopathic, remedies, homeopathy, homeopathic remedies, morning sickness

Iron, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy results in children with better motor skills
Published December 27 2010
Concepts: acid, folic acid, children, pregnancy, supplementation

Probiotics in pregnancy prove beneficial for both mom and baby
Published December 22 2010
Concepts: pregnancy, probiotics, probiotic, mom, health

Obtain Optimal Nutrition from Preconception to Lactation
Published October 27 2010
Concepts: nutrition, health, diet, protein, vitamins

Inexpensive dietary supplement helps to prevent birth defects
Published October 25 2010
Concepts: inositol, supplement, birth, dietary supplement, dietary

Choline Deficiency during Pregnancy may lead to Birth Defects
Published August 18 2010
Concepts: choline, men, birth defects, pregnancy, lead

New Study: Chocolate during Pregnancy Lowers Risks of Hypertension
Published August 10 2010
Concepts: chocolate, pregnancy, risks, preeclampsia, study

Expectant mothers who take probiotics have healthier babies
Published July 21 2010
Concepts: probiotics, probiotic, WHO, mothers, pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes can be Prevented by Dietary Changes During Early Pregnancy
Published July 12 2010
Concepts: diabetes, gestational diabetes, changes, serotonin, insulin

Acupuncture treats depression during pregnancy (without chemical drugs)
Published July 6 2010
Concepts: acupuncture, depression, pregnancy, men, chemical

Antidepressants during pregnancy cause alarming 68 percent increased risk of miscarriage
Published June 7 2010
Concepts: risk, pregnancy, antidepressants, miscarriage, drug

Pregnancy Brain may be First Sign of EFA Deficiency during Childbearing Years
Published March 18 2010
Concepts: brain, pregnancy, fat, deficiency, men

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Cause Premature Birth
Published March 5 2010
Concepts: pregnancy, WHO, women, SSRI, antidepressants

Cold Case Files - Paxil Birth Defects
Published March 4 2010
Concepts: report, Paxil, birth, study, drug

Glaxo Birth Defect Litigation Reveals Paxil Promoters on Speed Dial
Published March 3 2010
Concepts: doctor, Glaxo, Paxil, women, drug

Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Doubles Heart Defect Risk of Newborn
Published February 19 2010
Concepts: risk, heart, antidepressants, pregnancy, increase

Paxil Birth Defect Litigation - First Trial A Bust for Glaxo
Published February 17 2010
Concepts: Paxil, birth, 5, drug, studies

Breastfeeding: Tips Help Guide New Mothers
Published December 16 2009
Concepts: breastfeeding, mothers, milk, man, tips

Medications that block folic acid during pregnancy can cause birth defects
Published November 19 2009
Concepts: acid, folic acid, birth, medications, pregnancy

Vaccines and Pregnancy Do Not Mix
Published November 17 2009
Concepts: flu, vaccines, health, miscarriage, vaccine

Hypnosis Brings Benefits during Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published November 16 2009
Concepts: hypnosis, women, pregnancy, childbirth, labor

Prenatal exposure to BPA in plastics makes young girls aggressive
Published November 3 2009
Concepts: BPA, exposure, girls, plastics, prenatal

Exercising During Pregnancy Boosts Baby IQ
Published September 11 2009
Concepts: pregnancy, baby, children, exercise, IQ

The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part V
Published August 28 2009
Concepts: men, risk, women, WHO, drug

The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part III
Published July 31 2009
Concepts: men, depression, disorder, disease, mothers

The Mothers Act Disease Mongering Campaign - Part II
Published July 27 2009
Concepts: disorder, health, disease, 5, mothers

Manage Morning Sickness Naturally
Published June 13 2009
Concepts: sickness, morning sickness, natural, pregnancy, nausea

Even When Planning for Pregnancy, Women Fail to Follow Health Guidelines
Published May 22 2009
Concepts: women, health, pregnancy, WHO, study

Pre-Eclampsia Linked to Increased Heart Disease in Mother
Published May 20 2009
Concepts: pre-eclampsia, disease, heart disease, heart, risk

Studies Show the Benefits of Breastfeeding
Published May 1 2009
Concepts: colon, risk, health, studies, cancer

Smoking during Pregnancy may Cause Aggression in Children
Published April 24 2009
Concepts: smoking, pregnancy, aggression, child, children

Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Pregnant Women Linked to Birth Defect
Published April 5 2009
Concepts: vitamin B12, women, health, natural, birth

Obesity During Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects
Published April 5 2009
Concepts: obesity, birth, pregnancy, weight, women

Ginger Reduces Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Relieves Menstrual Pain
Published April 2 2009
Concepts: ginger, cancer, pain, vomiting, nausea

Five Tips for Healthier Pregnancies and Children: Revealed in Recent Studies
Published February 17 2009
Concepts: health, pregnancy, study, natural, women

Common Chemicals may Delay Pregnancy and Inflict Much Worse
Published February 12 2009
Concepts: PFOA, chemicals, chemical, food, health

Yoga Alleviates Postpartum Depression
Published February 9 2009
Concepts: yoga, stress, depression, hormone, stress hormones

Knowledge: The Noninvasive Birth Control
Published January 27 2009
Concepts: fertility, birth control, birth, women, pregnancy

Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Fertility Issues in Women
Published January 22 2009
Concepts: smoke, second-hand smoke, health, study, exposure

Hormones Part I: Hormonal Balance is the Key to Vibrant Health for Women
Published January 16 2009
Concepts: men, hormone, women, estrogen, hormones

Exercise During Pregnancy Benefits Mother and Child
Published January 8 2009
Concepts: exercise, heart, pregnancy, benefits, heart rate

Modern Birth Control: Blessing or Barbarism?
Published January 5 2009
Concepts: men, birth, man, method, pill

Excessive Weight Gain during Pregnancy Leads to Heavier Teenagers
Published December 30 2008
Concepts: weight, pregnancy, gain, health, natural

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Cleft Lip in Infants
Published December 12 2008
Concepts: risk, smoking, pregnancy, smoke, child

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Childhood Dental Problems
Published December 1 2008
Concepts: Vitamin D, childhood, risk, pregnancy, dental

Drinking Caffeine During Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Miscarriage
Published August 11 2008
Concepts: caffeine, risk, miscarriage, pregnancy, drinking

A Healthy Mouth Equals a Healthy Body
Published August 10 2008
Concepts: disease, gum disease, health, dentist, heart

Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Provide an Alternative to Anti-Depressant Drugs
Published July 29 2008
Concepts: omega-3, oil, food, pregnancy, fish

Chemical Causes of Diabetes: Overeating Is Not the Only Problem
Published July 25 2008
Concepts: diabetes, men, 5, food, chemical

Food Choice During Pregnancy Shapes Lifelong Taste Preferences of Baby
Published July 16 2008
Concepts: food, taste, children, pregnancy, food choice

How Stress in Pregnancy Affects Your Baby
Published July 11 2008
Concepts: stress, pregnancy, asthma, health, babies

Vitamin B Deficiencies During Pregnancy Alter DNA, Leads to Fat Male Babies
Published June 25 2008
Concepts: vitamin B, pregnancy, fat, deficiencies, DNA

High Blood Sugar Contributes to Pregnancy Complications
Published May 29 2008
Concepts: sugar, blood, blood sugar, pregnancy, high blood sugar

Arsenic Exposure During Pregnancy Activates Genes That Cause Cancer Later in Life
Published May 15 2008
Concepts: arsenic, exposure, cancer, genes, pregnancy

Branding Pregnancy as Mental Illness: Immediate Consumer Action Needed to Stop Mothers Act
Published March 17 2008
Concepts: natural, NaturalNews, action, mental, mothers

The Side-Effect Challenge: Whole Plant Medicines Vs. Drug Counterparts
Published February 12 2008
Concepts: herb, herbs, drug, action, drugs

Low Cholesterol in Moms Linked to Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
Published October 26 2007
Concepts: cholesterol, pregnancy, moms, women, babies

Vitamin D deficiency extremely common during pregnancy; most children born vitamin D deficient
Published September 18 2007
Concepts: Vitamin D, pregnancy, deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, women

More than half of women suffer vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, even after taking prenatal vitamins
Published March 27 2007
Concepts: Vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, women, prenatal, pregnancy

Eating fish during pregnancy boosts babies' communication, social skills
Published February 15 2007
Concepts: fish, eating, pregnancy, communication, fish consumption

Taking fish oil supplements in late pregnancy boosts baby's brainpower, study finds
Published January 2 2007
Concepts: fish, fish oil, supplements, pregnancy, fish oil supplements

Chocolate found to reduce risk of miscarriage
Published December 11 2006
Concepts: chocolate, risk, miscarriage, pregnancy, healing foods

Taking Paxil during pregnancy causes heart defects in fetuses, warn obstetricians
Published December 1 2006
Concepts: Paxil, heart, pregnant women, SSRIs, heart defects

Gaining weight between pregnancies could lead to pregnancy complications (press release)
Published November 16 2006
Concepts: weight, pregnancy, complications, gain, increase

Prenatal vitamins may reduce risk of brain tumors in children (press release)
Published November 6 2006
Concepts: children, vitamins, tumors, brain, risk

Most Women Unaware of Key Nutrient Needed for Babies’ Development During Pregnancy (press release)
Published November 2 2006
Concepts: women, DHA, pregnancy, nutrient, health

Low vitamin E intake during pregnancy can lead to childhood asthma (press release)
Published October 23 2006
Concepts: vitamin E, pregnancy, asthma, children, childhood asthma

Eating junk food during pregnancy raises newborn's risk of diabetes, obesity
Published October 10 2006
Concepts: junk food, diabetes, pregnancy, eating, risk

Regular multivitamin use near time of conception significantly reduces preeclampsia risk (press release)
Published September 27 2006
Concepts: preeclampsia, multivitamin, risk, women, WHO

New Study Finds Increased Risk of Birth Defects Related to First Trimester Use of ACE Inhibitors (press release)
Published September 25 2006
Concepts: risk, study, infants, research, birth

Extra Calcium May Prevent Hypertension Problems in Pregnant Women (press release)
Published September 21 2006
Concepts: calcium, women, pregnant women, problems, hypertension

Prepregnancy weight is increasing, bringing greater risk (press release)
Published September 12 2006
Concepts: weight, risk, women, 5, increase

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy could reduce osteoporosis in children (press release)
Published August 24 2006
Concepts: Vitamin D, children, pregnancy, supplementation, osteoporosis

Baby girls born to mothers burdened by stress may be at risk for fibromyalgia (press release)
Published August 24 2006
Concepts: stress, risk, Fibromyalgia, girls, mothers

Major WHO study concludes calcium supplements can reduce complications during pregnancy (press release)
Published August 16 2006
Concepts: calcium, complications, WHO, study, pregnancy

Findings on Antidepressants During Pregnancy Are Reason for Caution (press release)
Published August 11 2006
Concepts: antidepressants, pregnancy, findings, women, birth

Pregnancy drug doubles risk of breast cancer
Published August 8 2006
Concepts: risk, drug, cancer, pregnancy, DES

Mother's diet affects arteries of fetus
Published August 1 2006
Concepts: diet, arteries, pregnancy, children, health

Blood-Pressure Drugs Linked to Birth Defects (press release)
Published July 28 2006
Concepts: birth defects, birth, drugs, blood, study

Infant bone growth and maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy influence future fracture risk (press release)
Published July 21 2006
Concepts: bone, Vitamin D, risk, pregnancy, child

Prenatal antidepressant drug use linked to 600 percent increase in life-threatening lung disorder in newborns
Published July 20 2006
Concepts: disorder, drug, prenatal, antidepressant drug, drug use

Advice for Overweight Moms: Lose Weight Before Having A Baby (press release)
Published July 7 2006
Concepts: weight, overweight, baby, lose weight, pregnancy

Stress reduction boosts chance of pregnancy, offers alternative treatment to restore fertility
Published June 21 2006
Concepts: stress, reduction, stress reduction, alternative, treatment

Brain health dramatically improved by intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils
Published January 2 2006
Concepts: brain, fat, acid, DHA, omega-3

Gastric bypass surgery causes pregnant mother to lose her fetus
Published August 19 2004
Concepts: gastric bypass, bypass surgery, gastric bypass surgery, causes, expectant mothers

Is obesity during pregnancy child abuse?
Published July 19 2004
Concepts: child, pregnancy, obesity, unborn children, expectant mothers

Zinc deficiency during pregnancy causes bone problems in fetus
Published July 19 2004
Concepts: pregnancy, zinc, bone, expectant mothers, causes


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