Fats — which are water-insoluble biological molecules also known as lipids1 — are the primary building block of your cell membranes. This is one of the reasons why eating the right types of fat is so important for your health and longevity. Your choice of dietary fats during pregnancy is also crucial for the health… Read More »
Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Women Surgeons at Greater Risk of Pregnancy Loss, Study Finds The demands of the profession appear to clash with the process of starting a family. “There’s a health risk in it.” Dr. Erika Rangel, a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in… Read More »
To avoid this hormonal and ovulatory disruption, I ate at regular intervals to keep my insulin levels stable. Waiting to increase folate intake until after a pregnancy is confirmed could mean that baby is missing out on the vitamin at the most critical time in its development. According to the American College of Obstetricians and… Read More »
Although it’s relatively uncommon, affecting just 3.4 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. each year, preeclampsia is a complication that can have serious long-term health effects for mom and baby. The condition is characterized primarily by higher-than-normal blood pressure during pregnancy, and may also involve elevated levels of protein in urine and a decrease in… Read More »