pregnancy

Pregnancy and Progesterone

March 31st, 2011 · 2:41 PM

I was taking topical progesterone for what I assume is endometriosis. My doctor said this will thicken the cervix and inhibit pregnancy, (eradicating endometriosis for pregnancy was my goal for taking it in the first place). I took it for 5 months, felt 100% better but have not conceived 5 months after that. Do I [...]

Supplements, Gestational Diabetes, and Pregnancy

March 10th, 2010 · 2:59 PM

I had gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy and have occasionally had a slightly elevated fasting blood sugar since then. Which of your supplements would you recommend? Are your supplements safe to take during pregnancy.? Thanks!
Reduction of carbohydrates is the most important treatment of diabetes, whether during pregnancy or not. The amount of insulin resistance [...]

Pregnancy, Risk, and H1N1

November 19th, 2009 · 8:10 AM

Dr. Gardner,
I haven’t felt right about the H1N1 vaccination and my Primary Physician has been great about not pressuring it for my little ones. However, I am pregnant and I have been pressured by my OB to get the vaccination. Now, I am told that this “swine” flu is different because it can be [...]

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Having a Baby? You’ll Want to Know This:

January 9th, 2009 · 6:50 AM

Wall Street Journal
New Science Suggests Risks Of Scheduling Births Early

Recent science shows increased risk of lasting health consequences for babies born preterm (less than 39 weeks gestational age). These include increased risk for respiratory distress, jaundice, seizures, temperature instability and bran hemorrhages. This does not include the increased risk for