Babies

FDA Approves Emergency Authorization of Pfizer Vaccine for Children 5-11

November 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards

On Friday, October 29th the FDA approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency authorization for children ages 5-11. The long-term risks to children are not known in an emergency authorization trial. Children receiving the vaccine will get two shots three… [read]

CDC Changes Covid-19 Recommendations for Pregnant Women

August 24, 2021 by Sage Edwards

In updated guidelines, the CDC is urging all pregnant women to become vaccinated against Covid-19 stating that the “benefits out way any known or potential risks”. The CDC now recommends anyone above the age of 12, including those who are… [read]

CDC Does Not Recommend Coronavirus Vaccine for Pregnant Women

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

CDC director Rochelle Walensky said on Friday in a white house briefing that the CDC recommends pregnant women get the Covid-19 shot. Walensky cited a CDC analysis of more than 35,000 women vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna’s shot, who saw… [read]

Research Shows Black Women are More Likely to Experience Miscarriage

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Black women are significantly more likely to experience miscarriage than white women. The Lancet analysis of more than 4.6 million pregnancies in seven countries shows that black women are 43% more likely to have a pregnancy end in miscarriage. The… [read]

Study Finds 109 Chemicals in Pregnant Women

March 25, 2021 by Sage Edwards

A new study published in Environmental Science and Technology has detected 109 chemicals in pregnant women. Of the 109 chemicals, 55 have never been reported in people before. The chemicals were found both in the pregnant women and their children,… [read]

Phthalates Can Impair Children’s Brain Development

March 18, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Research done by Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks) has shown that exposure to phthalates can be detrimental to children’s neurological development. The American Journal of Public Health published Project TENDR’s peer-reviewed article where they’ve come to the conclusion that… [read]

The History of Twilight Birth

March 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards

The choice of where and how to have a baby should be up to each individual mother. There are benefits and drawbacks to all different kinds of births depending on a number of factors. For a healthy mom and a… [read]