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Vitamin D deficiency early in pregnancy is associated with a five-fold increased risk of preeclampsia, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. A serious complication of pregnancy marked by soaring blood pressure and swelling of the hands and feet,…

Through the ages, teas to aid digestion have been recommended for unhappy babies. Traditionally, mothers brewed chamomile tea for babies—as well as peppermint, fennel, or dill teas—to help upset tiny tummies. The ancient roots of this practice are reflected in the names different cultures have chosen for these herbs. In Spanish, peppermint is called yerba…

We’re a month into the school year and it’s the time of year when it seems our kids are spending more days sick than well. Please don’t be fooled into thinking that this winter is so different from previous winters. Swine Flu does not pose a realistic risk to your family: There will be millions of…

ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news September 15, 2014 Source: Oregon State University Summary: Amid conflicting reports about the need for vitamin E and how much is enough, a new analysis published today suggests that adequate levels of this essential micronutrient are especially critical for the very young, the elderly, and women who…

FULL CIRCLE MIDWIFERY STATISTICS January 1, 1984 through December 31, 2015 Total planned home births:                                                         1442 Total transports:                                                                           111   [ 7.6 % ] Mothers transported in labor:                78 Cesareans                                      43   [ 3% ] Forceps/Vacuum                             8 Mothers transported postpartum:         21 Babies transported after a home birth: 12 Counties: Benzie 2     Kent 11   Lake 18  …

ScienceDaily (Feb. 19, 2011) — Inducing labor without a medical reason is associated with negative outcomes for the mother, including increased rates of cesarean delivery, greater blood loss and an extended length of stay in the hospital, and does not provide any benefit for the newborn, according to a new study. As the number of…