A simple vitamin supplement could boost the odds for women over the age of 35 trying to conceive safely, say researchers.  By Sharon Kirkey, Postmedia NewsSeptember 21, 2011 Canadian scientists are working on a way to make older human eggs young again — and maybe even slow menopause — experiments that could make it easier [...]

  Smoking is such a well-known hazard to the mother that it only follows that it is also harmful to the baby. Yet hundreds of thousands of pregnant women still smoke. Second-hand smoke from smokers who live or work with pregnant women can also affect the foetus. Exposure to smoke can result in spontaneous abortion, [...]

By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog September 6, 2011, 1:11 p.m.   Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during the early stages of pregnancy may be linked with a higher risk of miscarriage, a study finds.Canadian and French researchers evaluated 4,705 miscarriage cases up to the 20th week of pregnancy among [...]

by Foot Levelers on Friday, 06 May 2011 at 09:19 Pregnancy can have a profound effect on a woman’s body. The body changes due to the added weight of a child; which can induce back pain, loose ligaments and a poor center of gravity. Chiropractic care and comfortable, supportive footwear can benefit women in all [...]

According to a recent study, expectant women who drink one or more artificially sweetened soft drinks, have a 38% greater risk of preterm delivery compared to women who consume no artificially sweetened soft drinks during pregnancy. Risk of preterm delivery is 78% higher in women who consume four or more artificially sweetened drinks daily versus [...]

I am in the midst of putting together the second edition of my book “Natural Pregnancy, Natural Baby”.     Thanks for taking the time to share your stories and opinions!   I really want to add personal success/birth stories of my practice members and would love it if you would be willing to share what [...]

ATLANTA, Georgia – February 23, 2010  Recent research reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping pregnant women with breech presentations deliver normally in such situations.  The research is the first to report on the use of a hand held instrument [...]

Can you receive Chiropractic treatment throughout your pregnancy? Short answer – yes! Chiropractic techniques need to be modified for comfort and to accommodate the growing belly. Additionally, certain techniques should be avoided so you should see a chiropractor trained in the techniques that address in utero constraint or mal-presentations, who will check for misalignment of [...]

While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest, trendiest exercise crazes, many others are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape! Whether enjoying the wonder of nature, the company of a friend, while pregnant or with your baby, walking can be a healthy, invigorating experience. And thanks to its [...]

 Note:  This article is a sneak preview of a Chapter in Dr. Rosenberg’s second book (due out in late 2010) “Natural Pregnancy, Natural Baby – Second Edition – Natural Remedies From Pre-Conception to Post-Partum.” One of the most important times for a woman to be receiving chiropractic care is during pregnancy! From the moment of [...]