Health News Room » baby health http://www.healthnewsroom.net Health and wellness news, videos, articles and more. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:51:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Exposure to Phthalates Most Likely Dangerous http://www.healthnewsroom.net/exposure-to-phthalates-most-likely-dangerous/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/exposure-to-phthalates-most-likely-dangerous/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:18:27 +0000 Admin cosmeticsfertility issuesfragrancesgenitalspersonal care productsphthalatesphthalate free baby productsplasticsplastic toysreproductive developmentreproductive system http://www.healthnewsroom.net/exposure-to-phthalates-most-likely-dangerous/ Although extensive studies haven’t been conducted, new research is indicating that exposure to Phthalates, chemicals used to lengthen the life of fragrances and soften plastic in toys and medical tubes, can be detrimental to a baby boy’s reproductive system and cause fertility issues.

The research studies show phthalates in 25% of our nation’s mothers and have a greater risk of having a baby son with smaller genitals and incomplete testicular development leading to impaired reproductive development.

Phthalates are found in cosmetics, pvc, hairsprays, nail polish, perfumes, paints, personal care products and in many plastics including those used for re-usable bottles, toys and medical tubes.

The best suggestion to avoid phthalates is to use natural, non-toxic personal care products, phthalate free baby products and avoid most plastic toys as much as possible.

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]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/former-conjoined-twins-beating-the-odds/feed/ 0 Home Births Popular In Holland [Video] http://www.healthnewsroom.net/home-births-popular-in-holland-video/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/home-births-popular-in-holland-video/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:11:19 +0000 Admin expecting mothersgiving birthhollandhome birthingmidwifes http://healthnewsroom.net/home-births-popular-in-holland-video/ Approximately 30% of children are born at home in Holland, the highest percentage in developed countries. Midwifes are a big part of the home birthing process and help expecting mothers in what they believe is a more natural surrounding. They don’t feel like giving birth is like being sick and needing to visit a hospital.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/home-births-popular-in-holland-video/feed/ 0 Controversy About Exercise During Pregnancy http://www.healthnewsroom.net/controversy-about-exercise-during-pregnancy/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/controversy-about-exercise-during-pregnancy/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:14:38 +0000 Admin contradictoryexercisefirst trimestergovernment recommendationspregnancypregnant womenriskstudy reveals that http://healthnewsroom.net/controversy-about-exercise-during-pregnancy/ A new research study reveals that women who exercise ‘intensely’ during the first trimester have an increased risk of miscarrying. This is contradictory to current government recommendations that pregnant women can exercise at the same levels as prior to pregnancy.
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/controversy-about-exercise-during-pregnancy/feed/ 0 Woman Sues To Be Able To Pump Breastmilk http://www.healthnewsroom.net/woman-sues-to-be-able-to-pump-breastmilk/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/woman-sues-to-be-able-to-pump-breastmilk/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:19:21 +0000 Admin aspiring doctorsbreast feedingbreast milkexamining boardhealth consequencespumping breast milk http://healthnewsroom.net/woman-sues-to-be-able-to-pump-breastmilk/ An aspiring doctor sues the medical examining board to be able to have ample time to pump breast milk and avoid the health consequences of skipping the milking during her 9 hour test. Only a 45 minute break is allowed during the entire testing, not sufficient to eat, go to the bathroom and pump breast milk. Good point made in the video, what are we teaching if we are training aspiring doctors to put their careers over their own health?
]]> http://www.healthnewsroom.net/woman-sues-to-be-able-to-pump-breastmilk/feed/ 0 Suffocation Hazard From Baby Crib Bumper Pads http://www.healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/ http://www.healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:38:30 +0000 Admin baby cribbumper padscrib bumperrisksafetysuffocation http://healthnewsroom.net/suffocation-hazard-from-baby-crib-bumper-pads/ A new study has revealed that all baby crib bumper pads reviewed pose risk of suffocation and were not recommended for use at all.
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