Can We Prevent Food Allergies In Our Babies?

Preventing Food Allergies

Food allergies are kind of a hot issue right now, especially regarding kids. They’re on the rise – according to the CDC, food allergies increased by about 50% between 1997 and 2011 and they now affect about 8% of children in the country. Because of the increasing prevalence and awareness surrounding food allergies, you can now […]

Breastfeeding Problems: What Can I Do?

Breastfeeding Problems

We hear a lot about the pros and cons of breastfeeding versus formula, and it’s a choice every mother has to face. According to the latest CDC data, 76.5% of babies born in the US are breastfed at some point. That’s up significantly from the middle of the 20th century, when the advent of formula […]

Lyrica May Cause Birth Defects

Lyrica May Cause Birth Defects

Lyrica (pregabalin) is a popular drug used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and anxiety disorders. It can be very effective for those purposes, but it has also been linked to serious birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Lyrica Basics Lyrica was originally approved as an epilepsy drug for partial seizures, but has also been […]