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Caffeine and conception: navigating the coffee in pregnancy dilemma

November 20, 2023 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

caffeine coffee pregnancy conception

Coffee is one of the most popular and safest stimulants that we consume. But during pregnancy, and potentially even when planning a pregnancy, it is one ‘legal drug’ where advice for women becomes a little more prescriptive. Alcohol, soft cheeses, raw fish and even raw sprouts are all foods that are best to limit or avoid during pregnancy. So, should coffee be added to the list … [Read more...] about Caffeine and conception: navigating the coffee in pregnancy dilemma

Inactivity a greater heart disease risk to women than excess weight

May 21, 2014 by Tim Crowe Leave a Comment

Woman Running

There is a lot of focus put on the effects of excess weight on heart health. Yet being physically active is just as important in protecting against heart disease, especially once a woman gets beyond 30 years of age.How a person chooses to live their life has the biggest impact on their long-term health. Excess weight, smoking, poor diet, too much alcohol and little physical … [Read more...] about Inactivity a greater heart disease risk to women than excess weight

Treating gestational diabetes with a high blood pressure diet

April 16, 2014 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

A diet first designed to help treat high blood pressure has shown some promising results in improving pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes.Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, affecting around 8 percent of all pregnancies. The high blood sugars from the diabetes can result in the developing baby growing too large, … [Read more...] about Treating gestational diabetes with a high blood pressure diet

Why weight loss may be a good thing to cut pre-eclampsia risk

July 25, 2013 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

Pregnancy

A recent review of the research field on body fatness and pre-eclampsia risk has added more evidence for how these two factors are linked together.Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy seen as high maternal blood pressure, protein in the urine and severe fluid retention. Pre-eclampsia is the most common complication of pregnancy, affecting around five to 10 … [Read more...] about Why weight loss may be a good thing to cut pre-eclampsia risk

About polycystic ovary syndrome

April 9, 2013 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

Mother and daughter

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common problems affecting women of child-bearing age. Learn why PCOS is a serious problem for women and how dietary and lifestyle changes can help manage and potentially even reverse many health and fertility problems associated with this condition.PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, … [Read more...] about About polycystic ovary syndrome

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