Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Was it a Doctor’s Fault?

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, is a serious problem at birth. In fact, it is one of the scariest injuries that happens to full-term infants. A staggering 40-60% of infants with HIE die before they turn 2 years old or they become severely disabled. Shockingly, there are fewer babies who survive from HIE than there […]

Should I Exercise While Pregnant?

Pregnancy feels like it changes everything. Even before your baby bump starts showing, you won’t be able to stop thinking about the new little person growing and developing in your belly. You may be worried about what to eat and drink, how much sleep you’re getting, and what medications you’re taking. You know you’re going to […]

Why Pregnant Women Should Consider Taking Folic Acid

If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, you’re likely to get a lot of advice about what you should be doing to keep yourself and your baby healthy. People will tell you to exercise a lot or not exercise at all, drink tons of tea or stop eating bread, and all sorts of other […]