Pregnancy
Elective Abortion Can Cause Depression in Women
Having an unwanted child causes anguish for everyone. On the other hand, feelings can change over time; even if the decision to have an elective abortion is clear at the time, it may be regretted later. Choosing abortion is probably one of the most difficult decisions a woman ever makes. Pressures from family members, moral teachings, economic needs, and the state of the relationship with the c... More »
Pregnancy And Oriental Herbal Medicine
Pregnancy usually requires no treatment apart from sufficient food and rest. All women who are pregnant nowadays are involved in the orthodox antenatal care system and problems arising in pregnancy can be discussed with the doctor, who can run all the standard checks for complications. It is of course best to avoid taking anything unnecessary during pregnancy, particularly during the first thre... More »
Essential Healthy Fats in Your Pregnancy Diet
While most people need to eat less fat overall, it is important whilst pregnant to increase the proportion of the healthy fats in your diet. Oily fish (e.g. sardines, salmon, herring, mackerel) contain essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are beneficial for your circulation, and which are also important for the development of your baby's brain, nervous system and eyes. EFAs help to protect again... More »
Effects of Vitamin A during Pregnancy
This vitamin helps to control the growth and development of your baby by regulating genes needed to produce some proteins, including enzymes. It also has an important role as an antioxidant and may provide some protection against cerebral palsy. While it is essential, excess vitamin A is toxic during pregnancy at just three times the normal recommended daily intake for adults. Intakes of more... More »
Acupuncture During Pregnancy and Childbirth
Acupuncture is an ancient therapy that has been practiced in the Orient for four to five thousand years. It is based on the belief that life energy (ch'i or qi—pronounced 'chee') flows through your body along different channels called 'meridians'. Acupoints have been found to have a lower electrical resistance than surrounding areas and can be pinpointed with great accuracy to place acupunctu... More »
