A new term of postnatal depletion was coined by an Australian Doctor, Oscar Serralach, MD a few years back. It describes constellation of symptoms that can occur after pregnancies (usually multiple pregnancies), where the body takes a long time to fully recover energetically, hormonally and emotionally. The science behind the diagnosis is that …
Miscarriage… you’re not alone
Why do we all feel so alone with a pregnancy loss? Given that women are having babies so much later, in their 30’s and 40’s, miscarriages are so much more common that you think. How common is miscarriage? Studies show that 10-25 percent of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. This does not however include what are called ‘chemical …
How to Choose a Prenatal Vitamin
Choosing prenatal vitamins can be complicated, as the world of supplements is difficult to navigate. My criteria for selecting the best prenatal vitamins is as follows: Nutrient levels - how much of each individual vitamin and mineral is in a daily dose? Absorbability of nutrients - are the vitamins and minerals found in their most …