This was the first year that the Southern Oregon Birth Connections made an appearance at the City of Ashland’s Fourth of July Parade. We Had a great turn out from members. Additionally, we would like to thank all of those who supported us along the parade route!
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Changes in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and what you can do to change your risk
With the release of the American Diabetes Association changes in the guidelines for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, many more women are likely to have this diagnosis. This is due in part to recommendations to screen women for pre-existing diabetes that has yet to be diagnosed, as well as decreasing the cut off limits for women when they…
March Meeting Success!
Today our members met at our usual time and place (the 2nd thursday of each month at 12:30pm until 2pm at Hidden Springs Wellness Center in Ashland, OR). We had a great meeting, and many members joined or renewed for the year and we discussed upcoming talks for May and June as well as our…
Air pollution, it is not just hard on the lungs
For families who have suffered from pregnancy related conditions such as pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery and small for gestational age babies, there may never be a good reason for why these conditions happen. This is often in part because many factors can contribute either singly or in tandem towards the development of conditions such as pre-eclampsia,…
Securing access to Naturopathic Medicine through your health insurance policy
Do you live in Oregon? Is your insurance denying or limiting your access to Naturopathic Physicians? The Oregon Insurance Division needs to hear from you!
Coffee, caffeine and pregnancy: The new research
A recent study published in Biomedical Central by Sengpiel and colleagues has found an association between coffee consumption and increased pregnancy length (5-8 hours / 100 mg caffeine). Additionally, there was also an association between caffeine intake from all possible sources (coffee, tea, chocolate) and delivering babies with low birth weight and at increased risk…