I’m an OB-GYN. I don’t think most babies should be born in the hospital

This article was written by Neel Shah and published here. I’m simply copying and pasting it to my blog because I feel it offers a unique and important perspective regarding  modern birth in the US and I’d like to ensure that I always have access to it, as...

Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Use During Pregnancy and Fetal Brain Development

Published in JAMA in 2014 is Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Behaviorial Problems and Hyperkinetic Disorders. Ultimately, what was observed is that the more acetaminophen a woman took during pregnancy, the greater the likelihood their child was diagnosed with...

Exercise During Pregnancy is Good For Baby’s Heart

A study published last week in Nature found that mice who exercise gave birth to pups with less congenital heart defects, though they say they aren’t sure how the exercise helps. Our bodies were meant to move! And move throughout life. These researchers took...