Problem Prenatals…

Posted by cheryljazzar on 02/20/2011 · Leave a Comment 

According to http://www.soundformulas.com, there are 7 major problems with prenatal vitamins.  Poor Quality: Most prenatal vitamins contain poor quality, synthetic forms of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like an inferior form of B12 called Cyancobalamin (that’s harder on your liver) and the cheap, hard to absorb, Calcium Carbonate. Inadequate Potency: Most have inadequate potency (not enough … Continue reading →

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The Paleo Pregnancy by Stephanie Raffelock

Posted by cheryljazzar on 05/13/2009 · 3 Comments 

The Paleo diet refers back to Paleo times when human beings were hunter/gatherers and lived on diets of protein , vegetables and moderate amounts of seasonal fruit. Notice the absence of carbs? The body does need carbohydrates and although a lot of those are present in vegetables, the advent of bread became the main staple for carbohydrates post Paleo times.

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Postpartum Depression: Identify and Correct the Underlying Causes

Posted by cheryljazzar on 05/05/2009 · Leave a Comment 

Here is an example of yet another integrative practice focusing on perinatal mood issues.  The following article was written by Drs. John Neustadt, ND and Steve Pieczenik, MD, PhD, NBITC. Post-partum depression affects up to twenty-five percent of mothers. It is a debilitating and life-threatening condition that robs mothers of the ability to enjoy their … Continue reading →

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Zinc and Pregnancy

Posted by cheryljazzar on 04/26/2009 · Leave a Comment 

…women need to increase their Zinc intake by around 2 mg throughout their pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This will help ensure that the fetus develops properly and that the breast milk is full of nutrients.

Zinc is also known to impact mental health. Stay tuned to WellPostpartum Weblog for Data on Zinc and Mood.

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Did You Know??? Maternal Nutrition and Bonding

Posted by cheryljazzar on 04/12/2009 · 1 Comment 

Here is a super short series.  It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I’ll write a very compelling tidbit and then include a picture to explain why this post is not longer. Did you know that a ‘smooth, effective birth’ is dependent on the hormone oxytocin?  Ocytocin is responsible for … Continue reading →

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$5,000,000 to Study Prenatal Nutrition and Mood

Posted by cheryljazzar on 04/07/2009 · Leave a Comment 

Researchers in Canada have been awarded $5,000,000 to study how mother’s nutrition impacts her mental health and her children. The team of researchers looking at this question is called Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition team, or APRON.“There’s been an explosion of research around the world on nutrition and brain function,” says APRON team co-leader Dr. Bonnie Kaplan from … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Excellent Prenatal Vitamins

Posted by cheryljazzar on 03/31/2009 · Leave a Comment 

Dear Readers, Please excuse any redundancy; I’m not sure you all got this post via feed.  So many women land on WellPostpartum Weblog because they are searching for info on prenatal vitamins I HAD to make sure this landed in everyone’s inbox… Here in Atlanta, Georgia we are surrounded by wonderful pine forests and I … Continue reading →

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