Fertility and Pregnancy Overview

Postpartum Health Problems

Mothers often say that their body was never the same after childbirth.  They mention health issues such as back pain, hair loss, low libido, exhaustion, and weight gain.  In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a logical reason for such complaints: their bodies were not properly nourished postpartum.

Ginger Relieves Nausea During Early Pregnancy

Three randomized, double blind and controlled trials performed at an Australian hospital for obstetric care involving 291 women revealed that ginger relieves nausea in early pregnancy. During this study, women at 8 to 16 weeks gestation period were given identical tablets and randomly selected to receive ginger and vitamins.

Role of Nutritional Supplements in Aiding Pregnancy

Volume 14 Issue 4 of the Journal of Women’s Health reports on a double blind, placebo controlled clinical study on the role of nutritional supplements in the reproductive health of women. The Stanford University School of Medicine held the study on 92 women in the age group of 24-42 who had been unsuccessful in conceiving even after trying from 6-36 months.

Must Have Foods During Pregnancy

Elizabeth M Ward MS lists food groups and items which hold the best menus for the mother and the baby in this WebMD article on pregnancy super foods.

Daily Dose: Omega-3 Key in Pregnancy's Last Trimester; Plastic Surgery Booms Among Baby Boomers

Canadian researchers have found that pregnant women who eat fish and other foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids during their last trimester can boost their baby's sensory and motor skills.

Chasteberry May Help Fertility Before Invasive Therapies

In a study performed by Stanford University researchers, 26 percent of women who were having problems conceiving became pregnant after three months when taking chasteberry.