…has been linked to a higher risk of tubal pregnancies, miscarriage24, preterm birth25, and higher c-section rates. There’s also a relatively rare but higher-than-normal risk of complications26 like uterine rupture…
Late Menopause: What Are the Risks and Benefits
…one live birth is associated with later menopause8. Multiparity Having many pregnancies and births (known as multiparity) is another factor that may influence the age of natural menopause. A study…
The Importance of a Healthy Gut in Pregnancy
…really clear here about my take on C-sections. I do NOT judge moms for having a C-section. You may have laid out the best birth plan and taken every step…
Hormone Safe Sunscreen: Choosing Natural Sunscreen For Summer
…and hormones produced by the ovaries. These chemicals have also been linked to thyroid disease, birth defects, cancer, and infertility. Sunscreen Ingredients To Avoid Not all sunscreen components are created…
Can You Prevent Postpartum Hair Loss?
…during pregnancy. The result? You feel like half the hair on your head is falling out. Add increased cortisol5 from the stress of pregnancy and birth, lack of sleep, potential…
7 Benefits of Vitamin A
…Standard advice usually tells us to avoid too much supplemental preformed vitamin A during pregnancy because it’s linked to birth defects16. While this is true, it’s a critical nutrient for…
Fertility—Why Holistic is Better
Holistic: relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts. Prior to the birth of my son I embarked on a year long journey to improve my…
Thyroid Disease After Pregnancy: Fatigue in the Fourth Trimester
…first year after the birth of your baby. But it can also occur after a miscarriage or an abortion, something I’ve observed in many of my patients. The condition can…
Postpartum Fatigue or Thyroid Disease?
…thyroid disease after giving birth. But most doctors view this as a “minor inconvenience” and “transient” so it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Except that conventional medicine fails to recognize…
