It is widely recognized that a mother's nutritional and psychological needs are increased during pregnancy.  And children are affected by choices before and during pregnancy as well as after.  We will periodically post articles here that may guide expectant mothers or those looking to become pregnant toward better health.  There will also be information on pediatric health.

Please recognize that all information presented to you is done so for your edification; claims made in an article may not be supported or agreed upon by Health Touch Chiropractic.  If you have questions, please ask us.

Pediatricians Urged to Pull the Plug on Media Time (October 14, 2010)

Waiting to Clamp the Umbilical Cord May Be Better for Babies (May 26, 2010)

More Kids Falling Prey to Sports Overuse Injuries (April 9, 2010)

Too Many Babies Get Too Little Vitamin D (March 22, 2010)

TV Bombards Children With Commercials For High-Fat And High-Sugar Foods
(November 8, 2009)

Anxious Pregnant Mothers More Likely To Have Smaller Babies (October 28, 2009)

Manipulation Improves Back Function In Late Pregnancy (September 25, 2009)

The Safety Of Planned Home Birth With Registered Midwife (September 1, 2009)

Exercise Is Healthy For Mom And Child During Pregnancy (August 4, 2009)

Rates Of Severe Childhood Obesity Have Tripled (July 30, 2009)

Being Active As A Preschooler Pays Off Later In Childhood (29 Jul 2009)

Preventive Probiotics Cut Cold Symptoms in Kids (July 27, 2009)

Every Daytime Sedentary Hour Adds Three Minutes To Time Children Take To Fall Asleep
(24 Jul 2009)

Time before conception may be linked to disease later in life (July 22, 2009)

New Breast Pumping Approach Helps (ALL) Moms Improve Milk Supply
(July 17, 2009)

Risk Of Complications In Pregnancy Increased By Obesity (July 17, 2009)

Can Children Outgrow Chronic Daily Headache? (July 16, 2009)

Mom's Weight During Pregnancy Affects Her Daughter's Risk Of Being Obese
(July 3, 2009)

C-Section Births Cause Genetic Changes That May Increase Odds For Developing Diseases In Later Life
(June 30, 2009)

Babies' Intestines Protected By Magic Ingredient In Breast Milk (June 30, 2009)

Early Infection And Protection Against Allergies (June 24, 2009)

Breastfeeding May Reduce Likelihood Of Postpartum MS Attacks (June 12, 2009)

Lullabies May Do More than Put Preemies to Sleep (May 29, 2009)

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Linked To Common Vaginal Infection In Pregnant Women
(May 28, 2009)

"Eating For Two" Has Consequences For Mom And Baby (May 23, 2009)

Probiotics Help Ward Off Obesity in Pregnant Women (May 7, 2009)

Breastfed Kids Breathe More Easily (November 10, 2008)

Fish Oil for Moms May Benefit Babies (December 21, 2006)

Last updated: February 24, 2011