January 14, 2011

A High-Fat Diet a Day Equals Increase in Birth Defects

Filed under: babies,conceiving,diabetes,Family Planning,fetal development,heart disease,mothers,pregnant,vegetables,women,young pregancy — Tags: birth defects, congenital heart disease, diabetes, diet, heart disease, maternal diet, obese, overweight, pregnancy diet, unborn offspring — Janine @ 10:52 am

Maternal Diet The “what-not-to-do-during-pregnancy” list is growing. Already on the list are alcohol, raw fish/meat, cigarettes, smoked seafood, fish with mercury or fish exposed to industrial pollutants, soft cheeses, unpasteurized milk, pate, caffeine, and unwashed vegetables. However, a new study sponsored by England’s Welcome Trust and the British Heart Foundation shows women who take on a high-fat diet before and during pregnancy will increase the risk of congenital heart defects in offspring.

Congenital heart disease is a disease that results in a problem with the structure of the heart and is the most common type of birth defect. Defects range from problems with the walls of the heart to the arteries and veins near the heart. Congenital heart disease will disrupt the flow of normal blood to the heart. Women with diabetes or woman who are overweight or obese already have a higher risk for their children to obtain congenital heart disease.

Results from the research shows that genes of an unborn offspring can be affected by maternal diet. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, speak to your doctor to find out if you need to make any adjustments to your current diet.

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July 30, 2009

What are Birth Control Injections?

Filed under: birth control,birth control methods,Depo Provera,diabetes,injection,migraines,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 9:55 am

For those who have a hard time remembering the pill or cannot use oral contraceptives, there is an efficient alternative. Injections of a medicine called “Depo-Provera” contain the female hormone progesterone that prevents pregnancy.

This injection is to be given once every three months for a total of four times a year by a healthcare professional. Some of the benefits to this birth control method are that Depo-Provera does not cause any estrogen related side effects, and there is no need to remember it day-to-day, but only to remember to have the injection every 3 months. In addition, Depo-Provera reduces risks of ovarian and endometrial cancer and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Unlike most other methods, Depo-Provera may be used by women who have sickle cell disease, high blood pressure, severe migraines, blood clots, diabetes, women older than 35, women who are smokers, as well as women who are on medication that could interfere with birth control pills.

Some women on Depo-Provera have unpredictable periods with either decreased or increased flow, and some women do not have menstrual bleeding at all. Other potential side effects are headaches, alteration in mood, and decreased bone density (a side effect of most forms of birth control)

If you are interested in Depo-Provera, visit your healthcare professional to see if it’s right for you.

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