The Harvard Health Blog recently reviewed a study on alcohol and pregnancy. Although Dr. Howard LeWine admitted that the "medical evidence supporting strict abstinence [of alcohol is] not very strong," at no point in the article did the Harvard Health Blog condone drinking during pregnancy. In fact, Dr. LeWine went on to write, "Since it’s not clear how much … [Read more...] about 11 Thoughts on Alcohol During Pregnancy
Archives for March 2014
39 Healthy, Pregnancy-Approved Snack Ideas
When you're pregnant, having to prepare a snack can often lead to the path of least resistance: junk. Except, in the long run, that chocolate bar or small order of french fries will weigh you down. Here's a list of 39 pregnancy snacks that are both healthy and fast! 1. Green pimento-stuffed olives … [Read more...] about 39 Healthy, Pregnancy-Approved Snack Ideas
Will Getting a Tattoo During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?
I will be the first person to admit that I don't like tattoos. It doesn't bother me if you have tattoos, but I would never get one. However, a recent poster asked other expecting moms if getting a tattoo during pregnancy was okay. Instead of receiving actual information from reputable sources, this pregnant lady was attacked. Honestly? No one bothered to Google it. No one … [Read more...] about Will Getting a Tattoo During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?
Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail Responds to My Article on the “Ramzi Theory”
I can hardly contain myself. A couple days ago, I published a post on the Ramzi Theory being a hoax. While I'm not entirely wrong about that, I did have the privilege of chatting with the man behind the method, Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail, about his groundbreaking study on ultrasounds. First, let's go over a few things Dr. Ismail shared with me in response to my article, "Can You … [Read more...] about Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail Responds to My Article on the “Ramzi Theory”
Pink Lines and Plus Signs: Pregnancy Test Tweaking
Ladies, I honestly don't care how unpopular this statement is: buy a pregnancy test that works. I'm so sick of seeing women posting photos of their gross pee-sticks and photoshopping the snapshot into eternity in hopes that maybe, in different lighting, the test will read positive. I know a lot of women have difficultly trying to conceive, but taking 87 pregnancy tests will … [Read more...] about Pink Lines and Plus Signs: Pregnancy Test Tweaking