Studies show that 50 percent of men seek treatment for their "sympathetic pregnancies." Couvade, a derivative of the Breton verb couver—to incubate—is a legitimate syndrome in which your significant other, whose empathy you may usually appreciate, complains of the same or similar symptoms to you. Of course, he doesn’t have the actual pregnancy excuse, so it might be hard to … [Read more...] about Did you know that men get pregnancy symptoms too?
Pregnancy
Is it harmful to work night shifts while pregnant?
While there is some research that has evaluated the potential risks of shift work on pregnant women, studies have been small and have had conflicting results. Some of the specific outcomes studied included the risk of pre-term delivery, low birth weight, and a condition called pre-clampsia. Overall, evidence of low birth weight and pre-term delivery was found to be very small … [Read more...] about Is it harmful to work night shifts while pregnant?
What is baby-led weaning?
I still remember waiting for the doctor to say baby-led weaning wasn't a good idea. When I told him that my daughter was eating the same foods we ate, just cut in a way she could hold and served in an appropriate texture for gumming the food, he smiled and did exactly the opposite. He said most of the world feeds their children this way, why would I have a problem with it? In … [Read more...] about What is baby-led weaning?
Pregnancy overtime: What to expect if you pass your due date
There comes a time in every woman's pregnancy when the phrase, "When's your due date?" is enough to make her cringe. If you're approaching your final weeks and worried you'll go straight past your estimated delivery date, there's no need to panic. We've laid out all the details on what's at risk when you go into overtime and what happens next. How accurate are due dates … [Read more...] about Pregnancy overtime: What to expect if you pass your due date
New report shows toxic lead in baby food
A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund may encourage new parents to embrace homemade baby food. The non-profit group studied data collected by the Food and Drug Administration from 2003 - 2013 as part of its Total Diet Study initiative. For over 40 years, the FDA has used the TDS to measure toxic metals, pesticides, and nutrients in our food. In this recent … [Read more...] about New report shows toxic lead in baby food