Preventing Prematurity

Today is a day for bloggers to raise awareness of the growing rate of prematurity in the U.S.  As a pre/postnatal fitness specialist who has been working in the field for more than 30 years, I have a number of thoughts on this topic. I like to start thinking about this problem by thinking back [...]

Pregnancy Pathway, Birth – Birth Mode

The Second Stage of Birth is different from the First Stage. The actual expulsion of the baby requires a change in energy axis. During dilation (first stage), oxytocin is most easily released from the pituitary gland during relaxation (see previous post), but during transition, a change occurs so that the ergotropic response takes over and [...]

Twins & Triplets – Exercise & Nutrition Tips

Notes on pregnancy nutrition and exercise for twins or triplets.

Pregnancy Pathway, Pregnancy – Exposure to Toxins and Infection

How pregnancy is affected by exposure to environmental toxins and infections affecting the mother.

Pregnancy Pathway, Pregnancy – Maternal Immunological Response

The ongoing dance between maternal/fetal immunology and some of the consequences.

Pregnancy Pathway, Pregnancy

Time for an entre: Pregnancy!! Up for discussion… Let’s start at the beginning…in the first trimester you feel sick and tired, right? Three things: 1) your immune system is pro-inflammatory (causing nausea and fatigue), 2) your body is protecting your fetus from some toxins (if you eat something not so great for the fetus, you [...]

Pregnancy Pathway, Preconditions – Environment

The effect of environment as a precondition for pregnancy.

Pregnancy Pathway, Preconditions – Genetics

How genetics affects pregnancy.