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Pregnancy and Probiotics

                            The vaginal microbiome consists predominantly of Lactobacillus spp., and depletion of these organisms is correlated with infertility, and pre-term birth. Nurturing mum’s microbiome during preconception and pregnancy is essential in preparing her baby for optimal health, as any variations in the […]

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Neonatal Bleeding

                            The phenomenon of neonatal menstrual-like bleeding (NMB ) may be a possible sign of foetal distress and more prevalent in cases of maternal preeclampsia. Recent studies confirm that NMB resembles menstruation and is characteristic of progesterone withdrawal. Endometrial stem/progenitor cells may […]

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Pregnant or trying to conceive?

                          Why you should take a multivitamin before and during pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond….. ¨ To assist with fertility management when trying to conceive or stay pregnant ¨ Pregnancy is a extremely taxing time for the body ¨ During the first trimester especially you may not […]

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Antibiotics and Antacids in infancy raise risk of allergy

                Use of either antibiotics or antacids during infancy increased the risk of childhood allergies, including asthma, to an equal degree. Health records of nearly 800,000 children born between 2001 and 2013 were reviewed. The follow-up period averaged 4.5 years, at which point more than half of the  […]

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Antibiotics and Antacids Raise the risk of allergies

                Use of either antibiotics or antacids during infancy increased the risk of childhood allergies, including asthma, to an equal degree. Health records of nearly 800,000 children born between 2001 and 2013 were reviewed. The follow-up period averaged 4.5 years, at which point more than half of the […]

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Good Preconception Vitamin D = more live births

                A total of 1191 women had evaluable preconception 25[OH]D levels, and of these, 47% had adequate concentrations, defined as 75 nmol/L or more.  They first observed that higher vitamin D concentrations prior to conception were associated with an increased likelihood of any             pregnancy. Similarly, women with adequate […]

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Prenatal Supplements and Mental Health

                Studies show the following: Folic acid has benefits for the development of the foetal brain and subsequent child behaviour and cognition. Omega-3 fatty acids increase the risk for later schizophrenia and modestly increase childhood symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but they   also substantively decrease the risk for […]

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Preconception Pregnancy

                Pregnancy….. is a recipe, and achieving the best result requires 2 heathy people.  The older you are, the more you need to look after yourself prior to conception, and during pregnancy and lactation.  If you are having trouble becoming pregnant or considering IVF, it is time to […]

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Pregnant and want a short labour

                In a randomised controlled trial, 166 pregnant  women were  assigned to either an exercise group (EG) or  control group (CG).   Women in the EG participated in 55 to 60 minute sessions, 3 days per week comprising aerobic dance and specific exercises targeting the legs, buttocks, abdomen and […]

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Environmental Chemicals in Pregnant Women

                Phthalates may be used in coatings for tablets, or in perfumes, nail polish and eye makeup; household cleaning products; home flooring and wall coverings; and food packaging and medical devices.  A recent study measured levels of phthalate metabolites in the urine of 165 healthy pregnant women  between […]

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