In an article published in the American Journal of Hypertension, researchers found that mothers who had a higher level of folate during pregnancy reduced the chances of their offspring developing high blood pressure. There is much evidence that supports that maternal nutrition during pregnancy influences their child’s cardiometabolic health. Because controlling cardiovascular health in adults is not only difficult but also very expensive, identifying early life factors for prevention of high blood pressure is a very smart preventive illness – health strategy.
To learn more about this study please visit the link below.
In a large study with more than 9000 infants from many different countries and cultures, researchers found that sudden infant death syndrome may be cut in half when breastfeeding for just two months. The paper was recently published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Another important fact that the study brought to light is that any …
A new study out of Canada found that up to 50% of women taking Isotretinoin, a teratogen, which is widely used to treat cystic acne (brand name Accutane) are not following the prescribed guidelines and in doing so putting themselves and their baby at risk. Isotretinoin belongs to a class of drug called retinoids. Isotretinoin …
When the weather outside is frightening, your skin is anything but troublesome. Colder temperatures and persistent wind can wreak havoc on your skin. As a mommy-to-be or new mother, you need to make careful considerations about the products that you choose to use on your face. Harsh chemicals are absorbed by the skin and essentially …
Pretty Mommies would like to thank the “Blogging Mamas Network” for our great education and free give-away event. Because of your outreach to thousands of amazing women we were able to effectively share helpful information regarding the importantance of safe and natural skin care products during pregnancy. Our efforts resulted in 13,491 entries into our …
Make sure to get your folic acid during pregnancy!
In an article published in the American Journal of Hypertension, researchers found that mothers who had a higher level of folate during pregnancy reduced the chances of their offspring developing high blood pressure. There is much evidence that supports that maternal nutrition during pregnancy influences their child’s cardiometabolic health. Because controlling cardiovascular health in adults is not only difficult but also very expensive, identifying early life factors for prevention of high blood pressure is a very smart preventive illness – health strategy.
To learn more about this study please visit the link below.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170308081047.htm
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