Obstetrics & Gynecology

Periconceptional Multivitamin with Folic Acid Is An Appropriate Recommendation for Pregnant Women

Matern Child Nutr. 2015 Aug 11. doi: 10.1111/mcn.12209. [Epub ahead of print] Periconceptional folic acid fortification for the risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Yang X, Chen H, Du Y, Wang S, Wang Z. Abstract Published literatures report controversial results about the association of folic acid-containing multivitamins with gestational hypertension […]

Interventions for preventing and treating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 30;9:CD001139. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4. Liddle SD, Pennick V. Abstract BACKGROUND: More than two-thirds of pregnant women experience low-back pain and almost one-fifth experience pelvic pain. The two conditions may occur separately or together (low-back and pelvic pain) and typically increase with advancing pregnancy, interfering with work, daily activities and sleep. […]

Ginger May Be Effective for Relieving Primary Dysmenorrhea

Meta-analysis shows reduction in pain visual analog score with ginger during days three to four of cycle THURSDAY, July 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Ginger is effective for reducing pain in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea, according to a review published online July 14 in Pain Medicine. James W. Daily, Ph.D., from Daily Manufacturing Inc. in […]

Vaginal Births Safer Than Cesarean, CDC Report Reaffirms

Megan Brooks May 21, 2015 Cesarean delivery carries higher risks for women than vaginal birth, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Blood transfusions and admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) are more common after primary (first-time) cesarean deliveries than after vaginal deliveries or repeat cesarean deliveries, according to an […]

More Evidence Maternal Obesity Linked to Psychosis in Offspring

Nancy A. Melville April 03, 2015 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — The adult children of mothers who had prepregnancy obesity have a significantly increased risk for psychosis, new research shows. “This is now the fourth large study to show a positive association between maternal prepregnancy obesity and psychosis outcomes,” said lead author James Scott, MD, of the University […]

What is Acupuncture? 6 Ways it Can Improve Your Health!

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a holistic health technique that stems from Traditional Chinese Medicine practices in which trained practitioners stimulate specific points on the body by inserting thin needles into the skin. Today acupuncture is one of the most popular practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the West. TCM is a complimentary health […]

Prenatal Vitamin D May Boost Kids’ Muscle Strength

Date Posted: 3/12/2015 2:55:04 PM Moms-to-be who have higher blood levels of vitamin D are likely to have children with stronger muscles, according to a study published in January 2014 in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers from the University of Southampton in England analyzed data from 678 mother-and-child pairs who participated in the Southampton Women’s […]

Protein and Carbohydrate Intake and Gestational Weight Gain

March 02, 2015 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this study examined gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant women and the effect of the protein:carbohydrate (P/C) ratio and added sugar intake. Participants were given a food frequency questionnaire at 25 weeks of gestation to record P/C ratio and added sugar intake reported in quintiles. They reported […]

The use of validated outcome measures in the chiropractic care of pregnant patients: A systematic review of the literature

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015 May;21(2):131-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003. Epub 2015 Feb 7. Joel Alcantara 1, Joey D Alcantara 2, Junjoe Alcantara 3 PMID: 25735593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003 Abstract Background: Healthcare systems recognize the need to incorporate patient-reported outcomes as part of their clinical and research measures. We performed this review on the use of validated outcome […]

Pregnancy Research on Osteopathic Manipulation Optimizing Treatment Effects: the PROMOTE study

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jan;212(1):108.e1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.07.043. Epub 2014 Jul 25. Hensel KL, Buchanan S, Brown SK, Rodriguez M, Cruser dA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to reduce low back pain and improve functioning during the third trimester in pregnancy and to […]

World Federation of Chiropractic – The suggested reading list for chiropractic

The suggested reading list for chiropractic WFC Publishes New Online Reading List Monday January 26, 2015 The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is pleased to announce the debut of an important, online, free service for the chiropractic profession and the public it serves – a Suggested Reading List of key research papers. When you want […]

Sugary drinks linked to earlier onset of menstrual periods

1/27/2015 Girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their menstrual periods earlier than girls who do not, according to new research published online Jan 28 in Human Reproduction. In the first study to look at the relation between sugar-sweetened drinks and the age at which girls have their first period, researchers followed 5583 […]

CDC Urges Caution on Opioid Prescribing in Young Women

Megan Brooks January 22, 2015 Opioid pain medications are widely prescribed among women of childbearing age, which is a “significant public health concern,” federal health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today. A new report published in the January 23 issue ofMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows that roughly one fourth of privately insured women […]

9 Candida Symptoms & 3 Steps To Cure It

9 Candida Symptoms & 3 Steps To Cure It Candida Symptoms  Do you ever experience any of these health issues? Exhaustion Cravings for sweets Bad breath White coat on tongue Brain fog Hormone imbalance Joint pain Loss of sex drive Chronic sinus and allergy issues Digestive problems (gas and bloating) Weak immune system UTI If […]

Giant study links C-sections with chronic disorders

December 9, 2014 People born by C-section, more often suffer from chronic disorders such as asthma, rheumatism, allergies, bowel disorders, and leukaemia than people born naturally. Babies who enter the world through a Caesarean delivery face much greater risks of developing a range of chronic immune disorders caused by defects in the immune system, compared […]

Smoking May Increase Risk for Dysmenorrhea

Diana Swift November 18, 2014 Story Source Girls who smoke starting from age 13 years may have the greatest risk of experiencing severe chronic pain with their periods, according to a longitudinal population study published onlineNovember 17 in Tobacco Control. Previous studies have suggested that smoking could increase the risk for severe menstrual pain, which affects 2% […]

DHA Supplements May Reduce Stress in Pregnant Women

Laura Putre November 07, 2014 Pregnant women living in high-stress situations may benefit from supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), according to a randomized controlled trial published onlineNovember 5 and in the December issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology. The reduction in cortisol output may improve the uterine environment for the developing fetus. Black women […]

Biofilms: Overlooked Step in Treating Candida

Story Source Yeast overgrowth, also referred to as fungal overgrowth or simply Candida, is at epidemic levels today whether a person may know it to be a serious threat to health or not. This is due to the fact that most symptoms that are caused by the compromising of one or more body tissues by […]

Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding

Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding: a placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial Phytotherapy Research, 10/13/2014 Clinical Article Kashefi F, et al. – This study was set out to investigate the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in high school girls. HMB is highly prevalent among young women. Considering the significance […]

Fact or Fiction?: A Clove of Garlic Can Stop a Vaginal Yeast Infection

A medical expert weighs in on our burning questions about alternative therapies for this pesky invader Oct 3, 2014 |By Julia Calderone Story Source The feisty warning signs of an oncoming yeast infection can strike at any time: irritation, burning, discharge. This excessive buildup of microscopic fungi can flourish in any moist region—anuses, throats, genitals […]