Sin Tonterías guia para un embarazo natural y un bebé saludables

Publicado por: Dr. Mercola
07 de noviembre 2009

Lo que usted necesita saber para tener un embarazo feliz y sin estrés

Asegurarse de que su bebé tenga un comienzo saludable en la vida es una de sus mayores prioridades. Esto significa asegurarse de que su ingesta nutricional se encuentra en niveles óptimos.

El propósito de este artículo es para darle las recomendaciones absolutas mejores y más actuales que he seleccionadas de más de tres décadas de estar involucrado en el cuidado de la salud. Sé que es un gran desafío para ordenar a través de toda la confusión, así que voy a hacer el trabajo duro para usted y proporcionar algunos consejos sencillos, prácticos y sólidos para ayudar a traer el niño más sano posible en este mundo.

Algunas de las cosas principales que se debatirán con los que se incluyen la importancia de:

• Saludables dosis diarias de omega-3
• La optimización de sus niveles de vitamina D
• El ejercicio regular
• Comer por la vitalidad y la salud
• Simplemente decir no a las vacunas
• Eliminación de las amalgamas de mercurio
• El tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal severa
• Reducir al mínimo la exposición a plaguicidas
• Utilizando las más seguras de cosméticos
• Evitar la exposición a los ftalatos

La importancia de grasas omega-3 durante el embarazo

Después de revisar varias decenas de miles de artículos sobre nutrición, estoy convencido de que la única influencia dietética más importante en su salud durante el embarazo es adecuado grasas omega-3. ^{1 La} mayoría de las mujeres tienen mayores deficiencias de esta grasa, y teniendo en cuenta las estadísticas, es muy posible que tú también.

Un estudio realizado en marzo de 1991 en la Clínica Mayo de 19 "normales" las mujeres embarazadas que consumen una dieta normal mostraron que todos tenían deficiencia de grasas omega-3. Otro estudio de los Inuit (esquimales), las mujeres, en comparación con las mujeres canadienses, reveló la deficiencia de ácidos grasos omega-3 en la leche de las madres lactantes canadienses. ²

Grasas omega-3 y su derivado, el DHA (ácido docosahexaenoico), es tan esencial para el desarrollo de un niño que si la madre y el niño tiene deficiencia de este, el sistema nervioso del niño y el sistema inmunológico no se desarrollen completamente, y puede causar una vida inexplicable de aprendizaje, emocionales y trastornos del sistema inmunológico.

Aunque la mayoría de la gente son muy escasos en omega-3, que están exagerando otro tipo de grasa: ácidos grasos omega-6. La proporción ideal de ácidos grasos omega-6 y omega-3 es de 1:1. Hoy, sin embargo, la relación de la mayoría de los estadounidenses de ácidos grasos omega-6 y omega-3 los promedios de 20:1 a 50:1! ³

Es muy importante para obtener su omega-6 y omega-3 más cerca del ideal de 1:1. Para ello, basta con recortar en todos los aceites vegetales (esto incluye a aquellos en los alimentos procesados, como galletas, papas fritas y galletas) y obtener un suministro regular de alta calidad, grasas omega-3, que voy a estar diciendo cómo hacer, más adelante.

En las próximas secciones aprenderá aún más motivos por los omega-3 son tan importantes para la salud de su bebé, y por eso que recomendamos que toda mujer embarazada mantener una dosis diaria óptima de omega-3.

Los omega-3 proveen protección contra los nacimientos prematuros fenomenal

La optimización de su consumo de omega 3 casi se va a garantizar que su bebé será a término. La prematuridad es la causa principal de muerte durante el primer mes de vida del bebé, y pueden ocurrir complicaciones serias más adelante en la vida de los bebés prematuros que sobreviven ⁴ Los estudios demuestran que cuanto más temprano nace un niño, mayor es el riesgo de complicaciones, incluyendo.:

• Síndrome de dificultad respiratoria
• Sangrado en el cerebro
• Menos capacidad para luchar contra la infección debido a un sistema inmunológico inmaduro
• El retraso mental
• La parálisis cerebral
• Los problemas pulmonares
• Los problemas gastrointestinales
• Visión y pérdida de la audición.

La buena noticia es que el DHA en la alimentación animal a base de grasas omega-3 impedirá que la gran mayoría de los partos prematuros, ^5, así como las otras complicaciones mencionadas anteriormente.

Más omega-3 Beneficios para la mamá y el bebé

Los Omega-3 contienen una poderosa fuente de nutrientes para asegurar que su bebé se desarrolle adecuadamente y alcanzar su máximo potencial. Estos nutrientes ayudan a maximizar la inteligencia ⁷ de su hijo, y proteger a su bebé de lesiones cerebrales como el autismo, trastorno generalizado del desarrollo, y el TDAH.

Los estudios han demostrado que los niveles suficientes de ácidos grasos omega-3 el crecimiento del cerebro grasas optimizar en los niños, especialmente durante el tercer trimestre. ⁸

Y además, grasas omega-3 se han encontrado para ser altamente eficaz en la lucha contra la enfermedad cardiovascular y la depresión. Con la fluctuación de hormonas tan salvajemente durante este tiempo, es posible que se encuentre lidiando con algo de depresión. Es una ocurrencia muy común en el embarazo.

La investigación ha demostrado ahora que las bajas concentraciones plasmáticas de DHA, uno de los principales grasas en ácidos grasos omega-3 de aceite, se asocian con bajas concentraciones de serotonina en el cerebro. La serotonina tiene un efecto calmante sobre el cerebro y el sistema nervioso, por lo que no es de extrañar que la falta de participantes en el estudio que causó a sentirse deprimido y suicida. ⁹

Sin embargo, en un estudio británico, los investigadores encontraron que las mujeres que consumían mayores cantidades de omega-3 los ácidos grasos durante el tercer trimestre fueron menos propensos a mostrar signos de depresión mayor durante el embarazo, y durante un máximo de ocho meses después del nacimiento. ¹⁰

Los suplementos dietéticos con ácidos grasos omega-3 concentrados de aceite también se ha demostrado que reduce tanto la progresión de la enfermedad cardiovascular y la mortalidad relacionada, incluyendo la muerte súbita cardíaca, ¹¹ para asegurarse de que obtiene suficiente de este nutriente esencial para proteger a usted ya su bebé durante este momento tan importante .

Otra gran ventaja de la adición de aceites omega-3 a su dieta es que ayudará a prevenir que su hijo desarrolle diabetes en el futuro. ¹⁸ Esto se remonta a la función de grasas omega-3 para ayudar a llevar su embarazo a término. Los estudios demuestran que los bebés prematuros tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar diabetes. También quiero añadir que los estudios de vincular esta tendencia hacia la diabetes a la falta de suficiente vitamina D antes del nacimiento.

Esperemos que todo esto te ha convencido de lo importante que es tener un montón de omega-3 en su dieta para que pueda ser ampliamente protegidos contra estos factores de riesgo durante el embarazo.

Encontrar las mejores fuentes de omega-3

En los últimos años, me han recomendado que la mejor manera de obtener sus esenciales grasas omega-3 era el consumo de pescado, pero debido al peligro cada vez mayor de ingerir demasiado mercurio, mi creencia actual es que los peces en general, debe ser evitado. El mercurio contenido en el pescado ha sido bien documentado para causar una variedad de defectos de nacimiento neurológicas ^12,13.

Incluso el conservador FDA ha advertido de que las mujeres deben evitar la mayoría de los peces durante el embarazo. ¹⁴

Debido a este problema, le recomiendo que complementar su dieta con aceite de krill de alta calidad en su lugar. ¹⁵ krill son pequeños crustáceos semejantes a camarones que habitan los océanos de la Tierra. El aceite más puro se hace de krill que se cosechan en las aguas profundas y limpias de la Antártida. ¹⁶

La razón por la que prefieren el aceite de krill al aceite de pescado es que el aceite de krill contiene potentes antioxidantes, mientras que el aceite de pescado es más débil en contenido de antioxidantes.

El mayor inconveniente de tomar aceite de pescado es que, a medida que aumenta el consumo de grasas omega-3, que en realidad aumentan su necesidad de más antioxidantes.

¿Por qué esto?

Debido a que el aceite de pescado es muy perecedero, y la oxidación conduce a la formación de estos radicales libres insalubres. Por lo tanto, usted necesita tomar para asegurarse de que los antioxidantes del aceite de pescado no se oxida y se vuelve rancio dentro de su cuerpo. Sin embargo, el aceite de krill hace la vida más simple, porque no es necesario para hacer estallar los antioxidantes adicionales cada vez que tome sus omega-3.

Y lo esencial de ácidos grasos DHA y EPA también están presentes en el aceite de krill. En un tiempo, el pescado graso como el salmón era una excelente fuente de estos ácidos, pero debido a la contaminación por mercurio se ha mencionado anteriormente, así como la contaminación de PCB ¹⁷ y aún más, ya no es una elección segura.

Todos estos contaminantes son mayores que los beneficios que podría obtener de su contenido en ácidos grasos omega-3 (en particular, ya que se puede obtener de ellas el aceite de krill, que se purifica de los contaminantes). Y por favor, tenga en cuenta que las vitaminas prenatales no contienen un microgramo de DHA!

Otra fuente saludable para la obtención de ácidos grasos omega-3 es carne de vacuno alimentados exclusivamente con pasto. Si usted puede encontrar un productor local, sería conveniente buscar esta fuente de alimento.

Son fuentes vegetales de Omega-3 es aceptable?

Es importante señalar que a base de plantas grasas omega 3 no proporcionan los mismos beneficios que los de origen animal, ya que la mayoría de nosotros no puede convertir el ALA en las grasas de origen vegetal a la cantidad adecuada de DHA que se requiere. ⁶

Las semillas de lino, las nueces, y otras fuentes vegetales de ácidos grasos omega-3 no debe ser sustituido por animales omega-3, ya que no sólo reciben los mismos beneficios, ya que no se metabolizan la manera más eficiente. Para obtener más información acerca de las precauciones y las nueces durante el embarazo, por favor consulte la sección titulada Nueces límite.

Añadir Sunshine para el bebé óptima salud

Sin lugar a dudas una de las estrategias más importantes que usted puede tener un bebé sano es asegurarse de que tiene óptimos niveles de vitamina D. Hay una probabilidad del 90 por ciento que usted no tiene niveles saludables de vitamina D para una variedad de razones.

Si usted trabaja en el interior una gran cantidad, es probable que usted no tiene suficientes niveles de vitamina D, porque la luz solar es donde la mayor parte o la totalidad de la vitamina D viene. Además, si usted vive en un latitudes septentrionales en las que no pasan mucho tiempo al aire libre, incluso cuando no están trabajando, hay una buena oportunidad extra que puede ser D-deficientes también.

Sus ventanas también descartar a la inmensa mayoría de los rayos UVB del sol brillando a través de, por lo que no va a generar importantes niveles de vitamina D por sentado delante de una ventana soleada. Hay otros beneficios para hacer eso, pero la generación de niveles saludables de vitamina D no es una de ellas. ¹⁹

Un estudio reciente ha demostrado que incluso en que usted vive en las zonas más meridionales y pasan más tiempo al aire libre, usted todavía puede tener deficiencia de vitamina D. El estudio mostró que los adultos en el sur de Arizona se detectaron deficiencias en vitamina D, particularmente aquellos con piel más oscura que produce menos vitamina D en respuesta a la luz solar.

Más de un cuarto de los adultos de Arizona que se probaron tenían niveles peligrosamente bajos de la vitamina.

Además de eso, la mayoría de la gente no come mucho más de vitamina D pescado rico, que en estos días es realmente una buena cosa. Si bien falta la vitamina D, usted y su bebé están felices faltan los altos niveles de mercurio que la mayoría de los peces contienen, ²⁰ debido a la contaminación del curso de nuestras aguas.

Yo creo que la mejor manera de optimizar su nivel de vitamina D es la exposición regular de grandes porciones de su piel al sol. Sin embargo, me doy cuenta de que puede ser difícil si está nevando afuera, así que por eso te recomiendo conseguir su vitamina D de forma oral de la vitamina D3 (colecalciferol).

La vitamina D3 proviene de aceite de pescado, y es la forma mejor y más eficaz por vía oral de la vitamina D. La vitamina D3 se encuentra también en los huevos, las vísceras, grasa animal, aceite de hígado de bacalao y pescado. Es el equivalente a la vitamina D3 forman en la piel de los rayos UV-B.

Sin embargo, debe tener sus niveles de comprobar antes de comenzar cualquier programa de suplementación. Esto se hace mejor por un médico nutricionalmente orientado. La ventaja de tener a su médico realizar la prueba es que por lo general serán cubiertos por su seguro médico.

También es muy importante que usted ordene la prueba correcta. ²¹ Hay dos pruebas con nombres muy similares, por lo que no se confunda. Son 1,25 (OH) D y de 25 (OH) D. La prueba correcta es de 25 (OH) D, también llamado 25-hidroxivitamina D.

Asegúrese de que su médico usa el Laboratorio de Pruebas de correcta

Los acontecimientos recientes en 2008 también dejó en claro que existen irregularidades en los valores obtenidos a partir de diferentes métodos de ensayo. Así que mientras usted puede obtener los resultados de cualquiera de los tres ensayos que son analíticamente precisa, no puede ser clínicamente preciso, lo que es, en última instancia, lo que importa.

Por lo tanto, con el fin de que la prueba le ofrecemos resultados clínicamente relevantes, le recomiendo usar LabCorp. Su radioinmunoensayo (RIA) método para medir el total de los niveles de vitamina D se ha convertido en el patrón oro no, porque es más preciso que otros, sino porque es el que se utiliza en casi todos los principales estudios de vitamina D, en el que los niveles en sangre de eficacia clínica que se basa se . ²²

Asimismo, recientemente llegó a mi atención que la prueba realizada por los laboratorios Quest, un laboratorio de uso frecuente, da valores de vitamina D que son consistentemente aproximadamente 25-40 por ciento más que el ensayo DiaSorin.

¿Qué significa esto?

Si bien la búsqueda de prueba utiliza es analíticamente exacta, puede ser falsamente seguros de que sus niveles se encuentran en el rango óptimo, lo que podría causar que usted deje o suspender el tratamiento, cuando usted realmente necesita más vitamina D. Es por eso que es tan importante para usted para usar el laboratorio de la derecha y la prueba de la derecha.

En cuanto a resultados de la prueba, usted debe esforzarse por niveles de 60 ng / ml. Esto se considera actualmente el nivel óptimo de vitamina D.

Agregar el ejercicio a su rutina diaria

Los ejercicios deben ser una parte importante en su rutina de salud durante el embarazo, siempre y cuando su médico no se indique lo contrario. De hecho, el ejercicio vigoroso se ha demostrado que disminuye la posibilidad de un parto prematuro. ²³

En un estudio realizado entre 1995 y 1998, cerca de 1.700 mujeres embarazadas se les preguntó sobre sus actividades de ocio durante los tres meses antes del embarazo, así como durante los trimestres primero y segundo. De las mujeres encuestadas, el 22 por ciento de hacer ejercicio vigoroso antes del embarazo - el 14 por ciento durante el primer trimestre, y el ocho por ciento durante el segundo. La actividad vigorosa incluyen correr o montar en bicicleta a un ritmo de moderado a rápido, nadar o baile aeróbico, de ritmo rápido.

Las mujeres que hacían ejercicio vigoroso durante el primer trimestre fueron un 20 por ciento menos probabilidades de tener un parto prematuro, en comparación con quienes no lo hicieron. Los que reportaron actividad vigorosa durante el segundo trimestre redujeron su riesgo de parto prematuro o pretérmino, un 48 por ciento.

Un estudio posterior reveló que las mujeres que se ejercitaron al mismo ritmo durante todo el embarazo tenían mayores placentas que sus pares más sedentarios. El volumen de la placenta es un marcador general de su capacidad de transportar oxígeno y nutrientes a su bebé. El estudio también indicó que un régimen de ejercicio más intenso puede provocar en los bebés que pesan menos al nacer. ^{24 Sin} embargo, ninguno de los bebés nacidos de mujeres que hacían ejercicio moderado o intenso hasta el noveno mes se consideran saludables.

Estos resultados indican que el uso regular de levantamiento de peso el ejercicio es beneficioso tanto para usted como para su bebé, y que la cuantía de la prestación varía con el tiempo y la cantidad de ejercicio.

Comer para dos

Estoy seguro de que han oído el término "comer por dos." Durante muchos años, las futuras madres se les dijo que por estar embarazadas, tienen que comer por dos. Pero esta es una afirmación muy engañosa. Algunas mujeres aumentan de peso demasiado en la creencia errónea de que deben proporcionar nutrición adicional para su niño en crecimiento.

Otros simplemente se puede utilizar esta declaración como una excusa para comer lo que quieran. En cualquier caso, las encuestas muestran que aproximadamente la mitad de todas las mujeres embarazadas tienen sobrepeso o son obesos. ²⁵

La verdad es que la obesidad puede causar estragos en su salud, y que el caos se extenderá durante todo el embarazo y afectar al feto. Los efectos secundarios de la obesidad incluyen defectos de nacimiento, infertilidad ^{26, 27, 28} enfermedades del corazón y mucho más. Los estudios también muestran que las mujeres obesas o con sobrepeso tienen una mayor tendencia que las mujeres de peso normal para producir hijos que también se convertirán en sobrepeso. ²⁹

Así que es importante para su salud y de su bebé para mantener su peso dentro de parámetros razonables, así que usted puede evitar problemas en el camino.

Comer los alimentos adecuados para el bebé

Si bien es cierto que siempre hay que tratar de comer bien, recuerde que una carga preciosa - su bebé - ahora está compartiendo el suministro de alimentos. Su pequeño cuerpo no tiene más remedio que tratar de hacer una buena nutrición de lo que comas, por lo que es más importante que nunca para elegir los alimentos adecuados para que pueda estar seguro de un adulto fuerte y saludable.

En general, elija alimentos frescos, orgánicos siempre que sea posible. Y comer una dieta bien balanceada que consiste en las proteínas adecuadas, grasas saludables, frutas y verduras.

Asegúrese de incluir un montón de verduras de hoja verde, ya que están cargados de ácido fólico, una vitamina B que los estudios han demostrado reduce la posibilidad de que su hijo nazca con defectos del tubo neural. Defectos del tubo neural son un tipo de defecto congénito que afecta el cerebro y la médula espinal, e incluye la espina bífida. ³⁰

Usted puede encontrar muchas buenas fuentes de localmente verduras orgánicas y frutas en el mercado de su granjero barrio. ³¹ Una buena manera de asegurarse de que está comiendo bien es comer de acuerdo con su tipo de nutrición. ^TM

Hay básicamente tres tipos nutricionales ^TM:

• Proteína
• Carb
• Mezcla ^32.

Tipos de proteínas obtienen mejores resultados en las dietas bajas en carbohidratos, alta en proteínas y rica en grasas. Tipos de carbohidratos que normalmente se sienten mejor cuando la mayoría de sus alimentos son los carbohidratos. Sin embargo, no me refiero a los carbohidratos refinados, como el de las tortas comerciales, pasteles, galletas y similares. Ellos sólo creará más problemas de salud. Obtención de la mayoría de sus carbohidratos de las verduras es muy importante.

Y, si su tipo nutricional ^TM se mezcla, sus requisitos son entre el carburador y tipos de proteínas.

Determinar si usted es una proteína, carbohidratos, o de tipo mixto se asegurará de que usted consigue el equilibrio correcto de los alimentos para alimentar a su particular metabolismo. Usted puede encontrar más información acerca de todos estos tipos de nutrición en el ^TM Mercola.com.

Huevos-poderosos aliados Embarazo

Un alimento muy importante para el embarazo son los huevos crudos. ³³ huevos crudos son una fuente rica de proteínas, carotenoides, y la colina. Los huevos contienen amarillo o naranja carotenoides llamados luteína y zeaxantina. Los estudios han demostrado que la ingesta dietética alta de luteína y zeaxantina se asocia con una reducción significativa en el riesgo de:

• Las cataratas (una reducción de hasta un 20 por ciento)
• Relacionada con la edad degeneración macular (una reducción de hasta 40 por ciento). ³⁴

Otras buenas fuentes de luteína y la zeaxantina son los vegetales verdes, como espinaca y el brócoli.

La colina, otro nutriente importante en los huevos, se ha demostrado que mejora el aprendizaje y la memoria en los animales. Los investigadores dicen que estos datos podrían significar que la colina puede mejorar la función cognitiva humana, relacionada con la edad disminuye la pérdida de memoria, y disminuir tóxicos "insultos" al cerebro. ³⁵

Además, a pesar de lo que usted puede haber oído, el riesgo de la salmonela en los huevos crudos es muy baja cuando usted compra huevos sanos, orgánicos. Las infecciones por Salmonella usualmente están presentes solamente en el tradicionalmente planteadas las gallinas comerciales. Si va a comprar los huevos de los pollos sanos, el riesgo de infección disminuye dramáticamente. Recuerde, sólo pollos enfermos ponen los huevos contaminados con Salmonella. Si la obtención de alta calidad, sin jaulas, alimentados orgánicamente, ácidos grasos omega-3-mejora de los huevos de gallina, el riesgo prácticamente desaparece.

Otros mitos de huevo que debe ser desacreditado que los huevos son aumentar los niveles de colesterol o son un factor causal en la enfermedad cardíaca. La investigación más reciente ha demostrado claramente que los huevos no causan un empeoramiento de colesterol, ni aumentar el riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca. ³⁶

Lo que los investigadores en estudios anteriores no tuvo en cuenta, al estudiar la relación entre el colesterol malo y los huevos, son las subclases específicas de colesterol LDL. Las fracciones más pequeñas de LDL son más peligrosos y se asocian con un mayor riesgo de enfermedades del corazón, mientras que los más grandes no son peligrosos. Así que estar seguro, si usted elige camperas, huevos orgánicos, que son uno de los más sanos, más seguros y, en alimentos que puede comer.

Algunas notas acerca de la lactancia materna. Después de que nazca su bebé, usted debe tener los siguientes puntos en cuenta al decidir sobre la lactancia de su bebé. Recomiendo encarecidamente la lactancia materna, ya que fortalece el sistema inmunológico de su hijo, protegiéndolo contra muchas agresiones fisiológicas en el futuro.

Una de las razones de esto es que la leche de una madre sana es alta en ácidos grasos esenciales, GLA, y otros precursores de las prostaglandinas (potentes, sustancias de tipo hormonal que controlan una amplia gama de funciones fisiológicas como la presión sanguínea, la contracción del músculo liso, y la modulación de la inflamación).

Sin embargo, la leche de vaca es baja en ácidos grasos esenciales y otros precursores de prostaglandinas, y alta en grasas saturadas. Por esta razón, la leche de vaca no es un sustituto adecuado para la leche materna. Tampoco es la fórmula para bebés.

En un reciente simposio internacional sobre la dieta Omega-3 y -6 ácidos grasos, el Dr. Neuringer, una autoridad en la leche para lactantes, afirmó que los ácidos grasos omega-3 bajo, alto contenido de ácidos grasos omega-6 en las fórmulas infantiles es de gran preocupación por el desequilibrio que causa entre los prostaglandinas. ³⁷ Estos desequilibrios pueden afectar el sistema inmunológico del bebé y su bebé predisponen al cáncer y problemas cardíacos en el futuro.

Sin embargo, si usted decide no amamantar, alimentar a su bebé unas cuantas gotas de aceite de linaza al día le ayudará a compensar la deficiencia de ácidos grasos omega-3 los ácidos grasos esenciales.

Las vacunas son realmente necesario?

Muchas madres pueden sentir que las vacunas son beneficiosas, y sin ellos, o su bebé podría sufrir daños. Nada podría estar más lejos de la verdad.

En primer lugar, las vacunas contienen mercurio, que se ha demostrado, incluso en bajas concentraciones, para poner en peligro la producción de energía, poner en peligro la estabilidad neurotubule (neurotúbulos son esenciales para la función normal de las células del cerebro), y activar la producción de radicales libres del cerebro, entre otras muchas cosas destructivas. ³⁸

Para evitar estos efectos potencialmente graves, se debe evitar todas las vacunas durante el embarazo, así como evitar tener a su bebé a ningún tipo de vacuna después del nacimiento.

El cerebro tiene una de las mayores tasas metabólicas de cualquier órgano, y el deterioro de su abastecimiento energético, especialmente durante el desarrollo de su bebé, puede tener consecuencias devastadoras.

Un estudio realizado por el Dr. Thomas Verstraeten, en representación de los CDC en ese momento, miró a los datos del Vaccine Safety Datalink y se encontró una correlación significativa entre el timerosal (49,6% de mercurio por peso) de la exposición en las vacunas y varios trastornos del desarrollo neurológico, incluyendo tics, retrasos en el habla, y, posiblemente, añadir, incluso ^39.

A pesar de la evidencia irrefutable de que las vacunas contenían una potente neurotoxina, ya pesar de las recomendaciones de la Academia Americana de Pediatría y otros que el timerosal ser removidos, cinco años después del estudio de Verstraeten, en el año 2004, el CDC todavía insistía en que no había evidencia científica de daño por la exposición a vacunas que contienen timerosal. ⁴⁰

En la actualidad, California, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nueva York y Washington prohibición de timerosal en las vacunas. ⁴¹

Además, los niños están siendo obligación de contar con vacunas más y más a edades más tempranas. Se ha llegado a ser tan ridículo, sin mencionar el peligro, para los niños cuyos sistemas inmunológicos son delicadas y aún en desarrollo, que esta muchas vacunas.

En el marco del horario convencional de las vacunas, antes de que un niño alcanza la edad de dos años, él o ella han recibido 32 vacunas, entre ellos cuatro dosis de cada una de las vacunas para las infecciones por Haemophilus influenzae tipo b, la difteria, el tétanos y la tos ferina-todos ellos dado durante el primeros 12 meses de vida. Siete vacunas se inyectan en una de 13 libras, dos meses de edad infantil son equivalentes a 70 dosis en un adulto de 130 libras!

A raíz de esto, el Dr. Donald Miller, un doctor en medicina y profesor de cirugía cardiaca en la Universidad de Washington Escuela de Medicina, ha sugerido un mejor enfoque, lo que él llama un "calendario de vacunación de usuario amigable."

El Dr. Miller, que el período de más rápido desarrollo del cerebro comienza en el tercer trimestre, y continúa durante los dos primeros años de vida extrauterina. ⁴² En su opinión, hasta que los ensayos controlados aleatorios demuestran la seguridad de administrar las vacunas durante este tiempo de vida, sería prudente no dar ningún tipo de vacuna a los niños hasta que cumplen 2 años de edad.

Además, su fácil calendario de vacunación requiere que las vacunas, después de dos años de edad, deberán darse a más de una vez cada seis meses, uno a la vez, a fin de que el sistema inmunológico del niño el tiempo suficiente para recuperarse y estabilizarse entre tomas.

Para más detalles sobre plan de vacunación del Dr. Miller y otras sugerencias sobre cómo puede protegerse y proteger a su bebé de vacunas innecesarias, por favor vaya a Mercola.com.

Quítese las amalgamas de mercurio

Por favor, entienda que si usted tiene amalgama de mercurio "plata" empastes, está volcando el mercurio de los empastes en su bebé. Idealmente, lo mejor sería quitar los empastes Antes de quedar embarazada. Pero si usted ya está embarazada, es probable que sea mejor no quitar los empastes hasta después del parto.

Y si usted tiene amalgamas de mercurio, sería prudente evitar la goma de mascar, ya que masticar libera vapores de mercurio que se puede depositar en su child.43 y vapor de mercurio entra fácilmente la leche materna, por lo que este es un tema recurrente después del nacimiento también.

Los estudios ya han demostrado que el mercurio en la madre puede causar defectos de nacimiento en su hijo, pero la comunidad médica ortodoxa se ha mantenido reacios a aceptar esto, hasta hace poco.

La FDA admitió de mala gana el año pasado que el mercurio en los empastes de amalgama "puede tener efectos neurotóxicos sobre el sistema nervioso de los niños y los fetos en desarrollo" ^44.

Al menos dos estudios han demostrado que la acumulación de mercurio elemental en unos incrementos del bebé en desarrollo con el tiempo, de modo que los niveles de mercurio en los órganos fetales son significativamente más altos hacia el final del embarazo que durante el embarazo temprano. ⁴⁵

Y ahora se confirmó que los niveles de mercurio en el cerebro de un bebé alcanzar niveles aún más altos después del nacimiento, a pesar de poner fin a la exposición del mercurio de la madre. Los investigadores creen que esto se debe a una redistribución del mercurio a partir de hígado del feto a su cerebro.

Esta transferencia de mercurio a partir de una madre a su hijo ha sido confirmada en al menos dos estudios en humanos también. ⁴⁶ Otro caso se refiere a un cirujano mujer expuesta a 0.05mg/M3 de vapor de mercurio en el trabajo, que dio a luz un bebé con daño cerebral severo. El mercurio de sangre del bebé fue demostrado ser elevados.

El estudio indicó que estos niveles de mercurio puede ocurrir cuando una mujer embarazada tiene un gran número de empastes de amalgama dental, mastica goma de mascar, y está expuesta a los alimentos y bebidas calientes.

Por lo tanto, si usted tiene amalgamas de mercurio, no sólo evitar la goma de mascar, sino también tratar de dejar que los líquidos y los alimentos se enfríen antes de comer, por lo que no liberan más mercurio.

Hay algunos otros pasos que usted puede tomar para ayudar a proteger a su bebé de la toxicidad del mercurio, y disminuir los posibles daños. La vitamina C y el selenio son útiles cuando se trata de la protección contra los efectos tóxicos del mercurio. Por ejemplo, sabemos que la vitamina C desintoxica grasa oxidada, y que también puede proteger su cuerpo contra el daño del ADN. ⁴⁷

El selenio, un oligoelemento que se encuentra en el pescado, carne, huevos y otros alimentos, ayuda al sistema inmunológico a defenderse de virus. El selenio también se ha demostrado que se unen con el mercurio, y lógicamente, debe hacer que se excreta del cuerpo.

Si decide tomar un suplemento de selenio, asegúrese de elegir selenio inorgánico en lugar de orgánica, ya que la forma orgánica puede acumular en los tejidos, mientras que el exceso de selenio inorgánico se excreta de forma automática. ⁴⁸

Ambas de estas ayudas naturales, así como comer una dieta balanceada con muchas verduras de hoja verde y alimentos frescos, orgánicos, debería ayudar a proporcionar protección para usted y su bebé hasta el parto y son a través de la lactancia materna. En ese momento, le recomiendo que usted tiene sus amalgamas de mercurio extraídos por un dentista con licencia en los protocolos de eliminación de mercurio.

Proteja a su hijo de la exposición a plaguicidas

Los alarmantes datos han salido a la luz todos los días sobre los peligros de la exposición a pesticidas y otros químicos. A 2007 article in the Los Angeles Times reported that women who lived near California farm fields that were sprayed with organochlorine pesticides might be more likely to give birth to children with autism. ⁵¹

The autism rate was highest for children whose mothers lived closest to the fields, while it declined as the distance from the fields increased.

Another study, conducted in 2008, found that pregnant women who worked at a Denmark greenhouse reported that their sons had a higher incidence of reproductive abnormalities than had been preciously reported in that area, and their blood hormone levels differed significantly from normal. ⁵²

Additional studies have found that exposure to chemicals has been believed to be a causative factor in miscarriages, ⁵³ childhood learning problems, ⁵⁴ and even fetal death. ⁵⁵

This indicates how critical it is to make sure you safely dispose of any pesticides around your house so you do not come in contact with them, and preferably, have someone else do it so you won't risk further exposure.

And, if you have a job that potentially could expose you to hazardous chemicals while you are pregnant, consider taking a leave of absence or otherwise distancing yourself from the source of the chemicals.

Dangers Lurking Inside Your Home

The previous studies just concerned chemicals outside the home. But with the increasing use of all types of commercial household cleansers, even your home can be an unsafe place.

A recent study involving almost 14,000 children was conducted to see if there was a link between prenatal exposure to cleaning supplies and asthma. The children in the study were followed until they reached 3-and-a-half years of age. Results from the study revealed that the babies who were exposed to these chemicals most frequently were the ones most likely to develop persistent wheezing as young children. ⁵⁶

Some of the chemicals most likely to be used in the home by pregnant women include:

So, how can you protect yourself and your baby from these dangers? Aquí hay algunas pautas:

• 1. The easiest way is by not introducing these kinds of chemicals into your home in the first place. Especially if you are pregnant, they could potentially be harmful to your unborn child.
• 2. Consider getting rid of your existing towels, sponges, rags, and other conventional tools you clean your home with, as they are some of the top sources for illness-causing germs in your home. They also do a very poor job of cleaning the biological and toxic aspects of dirt in your home.
• 3. Make dietary changes to strengthen your immune system, as I describe in the section, Eating The Right Foods For Baby.

So What Should I Use to Clean My House?

I have discovered that a safe and inexpensive way to clean your house and to avoid the effects of harmful chemicals on your baby, is by using either vinegar alone as a cleaning agent, or with the addition of hydrogen peroxide. ⁵⁷ This combination works exceptionally well both as a disinfectant and a sanitizer.

And it's economical as well. For example, it only takes a half-cup of white vinegar to make a quart of this simple, all-purpose cleaner.

Other economical and effective cleaners that are equally safe to use inside your home before and after pregnancy, can be made from ingredients such as white vinegar, baking soda, salt, and lemon juice. These items should be readily available in your kitchen or easily purchased, and have been proven effective as cleaning ingredients for generations.

There are also home cleaning “recipes” you can make that are safe to use during your pregnancy, such as those found at ems.org . These will help you create cleaning products that will also be environmentally safe, so they are a good investment for the future of our planet as well. ⁵⁸

Beautify Yourself Safely

While you are being careful to protect your baby from the potential chemicals in many areas, be sure to consider the toxins in your everyday cosmetics. Over time, the chemicals in these products can impact both you and your baby's nervous systems, reproductive systems, and cause other health issues.

Most cosmetics, such as hair dyes, hair sprays, facial make-up, and fingernail polish are composed of a dizzying array of chemical compounds. The Toxic Chemicals Laboratory of New York State College studied many of the chemicals and found them to be mutagenic (having the ability to damage genes and chromosomes). ⁵⁹

Estudios recientes han confirmado que estas neurotoxinas puede pasar fácilmente a través de la sangre y afectar al feto. A diferencia de un adulto, el bebé en desarrollo no tiene un funcionamiento de la barrera hematoencefálica para protegerse de la agresión tóxica. Esta falta de una defensa natural permite que los productos químicos en el cerebro de su bebé con el potencial de causar daños graves, como por ejemplo una interrupción en el proceso de crecimiento del cerebro delicado. ⁶⁰

En otro estudio, un estudiante de la Universidad de Nijmegen, Países Bajos, investigaron 306 niños con retraso mental y las ocupaciones de su madre de empleo. Los resultados mostraron un 3,7 veces más de riesgo de cosmotologists mujeres que tienen un niño con retraso mental después de haber sido expuestos de manera rutinaria a los productos de cuidado del cabello o los tintes durante el embarazo. ⁶¹

Sin embargo, puede evitar la exposición a estas sustancias químicas, evitando los cosméticos comerciales y productos de cuidado del cabello, y la búsqueda de los elementos naturales de su tienda local de alimentos saludables. ⁶² Usted también puede comprar cosméticos en línea seguras.

GTA tiene un sitio seguro cosmética donde se puede comprar cosméticos, lociones y otros productos que pueden mantener a usted ya su bebé a salvo. Conozca más información en Mercola.com introduciendo los "tres belleza verde" en la ventana de búsqueda.

Detener la enfermedad de las encías

Está claro que a partir de numerosos estudios que las mujeres embarazadas que sufren de enfermedades dentales tienen un mayor riesgo de parto prematuro. Un estudio encontró que la peor es la enfermedad de las encías es, es más probable que una mujer es tener un parto antes de término. ^63, mientras que los científicos todavía están estudiando los mecanismos biológicos, la investigación con animales ha demostrado que las infecciones periodontales afectar el crecimiento fetal.

Entonces, ¿qué puede hacer para minimizar el riesgo? Un número de cosas. Recientemente, estudios han demostrado una fuerte correlación entre el aumento de uso de vitamina C y encías más sanas.

En uno de esos estudios, los investigadores analizaron la ingesta de vitamina C y los indicadores de enfermedad periodontal en más de 12.000 adultos y encontró que los pacientes que consumían menos de la recomendada de 60 mg por día (alrededor de una naranja) se encontraban en casi una vez y medio el riesgo de desarrollar gingivitis severa que aquellos que consumen tres veces más cantidad (más de 180 mg). ⁶⁴

Y en un estudio alemán de 2005, las personas con enfermedad de las encías que comieron dos pomelos al día durante dos semanas mostraron significativamente menos sangrado de sus encías. ⁶⁵

La falta de vitamina C también se ha relacionado con partos prematuros y preeclampsia (inducida por el embarazo hipertensión arterial, proteínas en la orina e hinchazón por retención de líquidos). ^66,67 Las mujeres con preeclampsia tenían niveles más bajos en sangre de vitamina C que las mujeres sin la condición.

Así que mi mejor recomendación es que aumentar su consumo de vitamina C, los alimentos ricos. Estas son las frutas cítricas como las naranjas y pomelos, así como el kiwi, melón, fresas, tomates, repollo, pimientos rojos, y el brócoli. Usted debe comer estos alimentos frescos en lugar de enlatados, como el enlatado destruye la mayor parte de la vitamina C, y reduce drásticamente la mayoría de las otras vitaminas también.

Si usted tiene diabetes, anormalidades de azúcar en sangre, u otras condiciones que podrían limitar su consumo de frutas cítricas, que son algunos de los alimentos más altos en contenido de vitamina C, se puede complementar con la vitamina C en forma de Ester-C. Esta forma de vitamina C se ha demostrado para absorber significativamente mejor y más rápido que el ácido ascórbico regular. ⁶⁸

Pero sólo la cantidad de vitamina C es suficiente? El Dr. Linus Pauling, un líder en la investigación de vitaminas C, durante muchos años y autor de varios libros sobre el tema, sugiere que los adultos por lo menos 2 gramos de vitamina C al día.

While that's well over the recommended RDA, Dr. Pauling states, “There is much evidence about increased health with 2 grams a day, and of course even more with 4 or 6 grams a day.” ⁶⁹

Other vitamins that play a role in improving your periodontal health include folic acid and vitamins A and E. In one study, patients with normal plasma folate levels ingested 2 mg folic acid or a placebo twice daily for 30 days, under double-blind conditions. The folate increased the resistance of the gingiva to local irritants, leading to a reduction in inflammation–even though plasma folate levels were unchanged. ⁷⁰

Vitamins A and E have been linked to a marked reduction in periodontal inflammation during pregnancy, ⁷¹ so be sure you get plenty of these in your diet.

Vitamin A is plentiful in beef and chicken livers, mangos, apricots, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, and kale.

Vitamin E-rich foods include mustard greens, chard, sunflower seeds, spinach, and almonds.

But along with loading up on these vitamin-packed foods, be sure you greatly decrease or stop your intake of sugary foods and sweets. Excess sugar in your diet worsens gum disease. Once eaten, sugar becomes gooey, sticks to your teeth, and is difficult to remove. It forms plaque, which, if allowed to remain on your teeth for even a short time, can cause dental decay and periodontal disease. ⁷²

That's why my personal preference for optimizing oral hygiene is the use of a dental scaler, the instrument that dental hygienists use. It seems to be one of the most effective ways to remove the plaque and help prevent dental and gum disease. ⁷³

This must be used carefully, however, as you could damage your gums and teeth otherwise. I also enjoy using a hydro-floss, a magnetic water pik, which can also remove scale on your teeth.

Can Plastic Hurt Your Unborn Child?

Exposure to phthalates, a chemical commonly used in plastics, could cause you to be at risk for birth defects, as well as for a shortened pregnancy. A recent study researched various chemicals, nicknamed “gender-benders,” that have been released into the environment, and found that the chemicals are causing male animals and male humans to take on feminine characteristics.

As I'm sure you'll agree, this is a very alarming trend! Pero es realmente cierto? Are males slowly “disappearing,” morphing into females?

Well, many studies now indicate these toxins may indeed be wreaking silent havoc within our male population. Male infertility is on the rise, ⁷⁴ and about 250,000 fewer boys have been born in the last 30 years in the United States and Japan.

Scientists are linking these phenomenon to a body accumulation of these types of gender-bending toxins.

In Britain, scientists found that 50 percent of the male fish in lowland waters were growing eggs in their testes. Hermaphrodite polar bears have also been born. ⁷⁵ Their disturbing findings are also relevant for humans, because all vertebrates have similar sex hormone receptors.

Another study reported that women exposed to phthalates gave birth more than one week earlier than women who were not exposed to them. ⁷⁶

Exposure to phthalates is extremely common among pregnant women. These chemicals are added to numerous products including moisturizers, nail polishes, hairsprays, insect repellants, and more. They are also added to plastic products such as food containers, to add flexibility. The chemicals are known to leach out of these products and into the environment.

It was previously thought that exposure to phthalates occurred primarily through ingesting contaminated foods. But researchers have now found that phthalates can be inhaled and even absorbed through the skin, significantly increasing your exposure.

There is another chemical I want to warn you about, and that is Bisphenol A, or simply BPA. This chemical is used in hard, clear plastics such as baby bottles, food-storage containers, and the lining of soda cans. Every year, over 6 billion tons of BPA are used to make polycarbonate plastics. ⁷⁷

This chemical can mimic hormones and cause birth defects. BPA can leach out of plastic products into food, and it is also a danger in baby formula cans. ⁷⁸ Studies indicate it can also lead to early puberty.

Yet another plastic I recommend you avoid at all cost is Teflon, also known as PFOA. Manufactured by DuPont, this common, non-stick substance coats many cooking implements – frying pans, cooking pans, bake ware, even utensils. It is also found in anything from clothes to stain repellents, food packaging, and once again, cosmetics. ⁷⁹ In addition, DuPont uses Teflon in other products such as firefighting foam and phone cables.

In a study conducted by DuPont itself, it was found that employees exposed to PFOA had elevated levels of total cholesterol and fats called triglycerides, which can increase the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke. ⁸⁰ However, in typical fashion, common to most companies whose products are their livelihood, DuPont denied that there was any association between exposure to PFOA and the employee's symptoms.

And in infants, preliminary findings of a study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have linked PFOA to lower birth weights among newborns. The study sampled the blood of 300 newborns and looked at the levels of a variety of fluorinated chemicals in relation to their birth weight, head circumference, and other developmental markers.

Los resultados? The higher the infants' level of exposure to PFOA, the lower their birth weight and head size. ⁸¹

I previously ran a news item detailing the dangers of using products coated with Teflon. ⁸² Specifically, the article reported that Teflon has been appearing in people and animals worldwide — one study even found that in 23 states, 96 percent of 598 children tested had traces of the chemical in their blood!

The Environmental Protection Agency later made a statement, based on a risk assessment study done on animals, that exposure to PFOA creates a potential risk of developmental and other adverse effects, and they fined DuPont $16.5 million for hiding data on PFOA toxicity for more than 20 years. ⁸³

Because of these dangers, I would strongly suggest you avoid contact with these chemicals as much as possible by choosing natural care products. This is also a powerful motivator for choosing a place to live that is minimally polluted, so your developing child and others in your family will be protected from harm.

Other Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts

DO:

• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Get plenty of sleep
• Use probiotics
• Avoid anti-bacterial soaps
• Limit cell phone use

Get a Good Start with Breakfast

You have certainly heard the statement that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there's a good reason for that. According to a 1992 study, eating breakfast appears to have beneficial effects on appetite, insulin resistance, and energy metabolism. ⁸⁴ Spanning eight years, this study followed the breakfast habits and risk factors for heart disease in over 2,800 adults, black and white, between the ages of 25-37.

The findings showed that obesity and insulin resistance syndrome rates were 35 percent to 50 percent lower among those who ate breakfast every day, compared to those who frequently skipped it. And eating a good breakfast makes sure that your baby is amply supplied with all the nutrients it needs for proper growth and development.

So when you plan your breakfasts, or other meals, make sure your baby doesn't share in any former junk food habits of yours, or be exposed to foods that can later cause allergic reactions, diabetes, or other lifelong problems. You should therefore immediately exclude:

• Donas
• Cereales
• Jugo de fruta
• Waffles and pancakes
• Bagels, toast, and cereals (usually even whole-grain, organic types).

While there are some people who can tolerate whole grains and even thrive on them, others cannot. It is safe to assume that you should avoid them if you:

• Tiene sobrepeso
• Have high cholesterol
• Tiene presión arterial alta
• Have diabetes
• Have food allergies to wheat, oats, rye, or other grains. ⁸⁵

If one more of these factors are present, you will best be served by avoiding these foods.

However, if you are a Nutritional Type ⁸⁶ that is carbohydrate-oriented (this is only one-third of people) and you don't have any of the above problems, then grains are a possible option for you.

If you abide by these guidelines, you will find that your health will improve and you will have fewer pregnancy-related problems.

Get Your Zzzzzzzs if You Want a Healthy Baby

Sleep plays as dramatic a role in your overall health as do proper nutrition and regular exercise. Without sufficient sleep, your body will be challenged to reach its optimal state of health, and your baby's wellbeing will also suffer. So getting sufficient sleep should be a priority in your life.

Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes talked with sleep researchers across the country and found out some interesting things. For example, you can die from sleep deprivation, just like you can die from being deprived of food, and sleep deprivation can cause changes in your brain activity similar to those experienced by people with psychiatric disorders.

Further, sleep deprivation puts your body into a pre-diabetic state, and makes you feel hungry, even if you've already eaten. And consistent sleep deprivation can also raise your blood pressure and make you a prime candidate for a heart attack or stroke. ⁸⁷

Your body depends on your biological clock (circadian rhythm) to steadily regulate your sleep/wake cycles. But when this process gets thrown off balance — which is, unfortunately, very easy to do — it can wreak havoc on you and your baby's health.

So how much sleep is enough? Sleep research indicates that if you are getting less than 6 hours a night, you are not getting enough sleep. ⁸⁸

Although there is little or no data on how sleep deprivation in the mother affects her baby, since sleep deprivation affects your immune system, you can be sure that it also affects your baby's. And it is logical that when you lose sleep it can also affect your baby adversely, so to be safe, maintain good sleep habits.

Studies show that sleep deprivation can also leave you susceptible to many diseases, including diabetes, ⁸⁹ obesity, ⁹⁰ and even cancer. ⁹¹

Pregnant women often need several hours more sleep than usual during their first three months of pregnancy. ⁹² A good rule of thumb to follow is that if you feel tired when you wake, you probably aren't getting enough sleep.

But don't despair. There are ways to erase that sleep debt. Here are a few tips for a better night's sleep:

• Get to bed as early as possible . Our systems, particularly the adrenals, do a majority of their recharging or recovering during the hours of 11 pm and 1 am In addition, your gallbladder dumps toxins during this same period. If you are awake, the toxins back up into the liver, which then back up into your entire system and cause further disruptions.
• Don't drink any water, or just a minimum, within 2 hours of retiring . This will reduce the likelihood, or frequency, of having to get up and go to the bathroom.
• Avoid before-bed snacks, particularly grains and sugars . This will raise blood sugar and inhibit sleep. Later, when blood sugar drops too low, you might wake up and not be able to fall back asleep.
• Sleep in complete darkness, or as close as possible . If there is even the tiniest bit of light in your room, it can disrupt your circadian rhythm and your pineal gland's production of melatonin and serotonin. There also should be as little light in the bathroom as possible, if you get up in the middle of the night.
• Keep your feet warm . Wearing socks to bed can keep you from waking up in the middle of the night. A study has shown that wearing socks to bed reduces night wakings because feet have the poorest circulation, so they often feel cold before the rest of the body.
• Keep the temperature in the bedroom no higher than 70 degrees F . Many people keep their homes, and particularly the upstairs bedrooms, too hot. This interferes.

Another thing you should be sure to avoid is either TV or the Internet 30 minutes prior to bed. The blue light coming from your television and computer monitor have been shown to “power up” your brain and alter your biological clock. Be expecially careful to avoid video games, because these can keep you hyper for hours after you're done. ⁹³

Visit Mercola.com for many other tips to help you get a healthy night's sleep. ⁹⁴

Use Good Bacteria to Optimize Your Intestinal Health

Probiotics could turn out to be an expectant mother's best friend. They are referred to as “friendly” bacteria, and are responsible for a number of important biological functions. Some of these include assisting with digestion, keeping other harmful bacteria at bay, and stimulating the immune system. ⁹⁵

A number of studies have proven their many health benefits. Specifically, they have been useful in the prevention or control of:

• Premature labor
• Food and skin allergies in babies
• La enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal
• Recurrent ear and bladder infections
• Chronic diarrhea
• Bacterial vaginosis.

Researchers in Finland used a type of bacteria found naturally in the gut called Lactobacillus GG (Lactobacillus rhamnosus), to try to prevent allergy development in at-risk infants. This type of bacteria is a safe and effective treatment for allergic inflammation and food allergies in babies. ⁹⁶

Avoid Anti-bacterial Soaps

Antibacterial soaps can be very hazardous to your baby's health as well as to yours. There was much hoopla over these soaps some years ago, yet tests show that they offer little protection against the most common germs — but more importantly, studies show they actually form a carcinogen when mixed with water.

In a study published in the March 2, 2004 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine , participants who used antibacterial soaps and cleansers developed a cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms just as often as people who used products that did not contain antibacterial ingredients. ⁹⁷

Further, many traditional medical circles now accept the “hygiene hypothesis,” which centers on the idea that children need to be exposed to some bacteria in early childhood in order to strengthen their immune systems. Children who are not exposed to common bacteria, which are wiped out by antibacterial soap, may be more prone to allergies and asthma. ⁹⁸

But a more critical problem is that antibacterial soaps contain triclosan, which can react with chlorine and form a carcinogen. ⁹⁹ Triclosan, which is a widely used antibacterial ingredient in hand sterilization products, breaks down rapidly when exposed to chlorinated water, producing a number of toxic chemicals, including chloroform.

This finding was based on two studies that produced similar results, and researchers concluded that anyone using these products would be exposed to chloroform levels 40 percent higher than that found in tap water. ¹⁰⁰

Another serious problem with these soaps is that they contribute to the problem of antibiotic-resistant germs, a growing threat to everyone's health. ¹⁰¹ When disinfectants are used in low levels, researchers found that they actually make certain bacteria more resistant to antibiotic treatment. This is true in hospital settings, and certainly applies to the low-level disinfectants you may use around your home.

Last but certainly not least, antibacterial products are endocrine disrupters that can contaminate human breast milk, and certainly can also be absorbed through your skin. ¹⁰²

Because infants are so much more susceptible to chemicals than adults, especially in utero, if you have any antibacterial soap or disinfectants in your home, please remove them to avoid harming yourself or your child.

Use Serious Precautions When Using Your Cell Phone

A study by top research scientists concluded that women who use mobile phones when pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with behavioral problems. This study included more than 13,000 children. Pregnant women using the handsets only 2-3 times a day was enough to raise the risk of their babies developing hyperactivity and difficulties with conduct, emotions, and relationships when they reached school age.

The likelihood is even greater if the children themselves used the phones before the age of 7. ¹⁰³

This study is far from being the first showing that the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones poses a hazard to a developing fetus. Animal studies have also shown that electromagnetic fields in that frequency range can affect their liver enzymes, glands, muscles, hormone balance, and heart and bone marrow.

In fact, the cellular stresses caused by information-carrying radio waves have been shown to cause DNA damage to the brain cells of rats, ¹⁰⁴ and this means they have the potential to alter the DNA structure of a baby in utero.

Aside from the startling findings of this study, I believe that the increase in cell phone usage is also one of the primary causes of the autism epidemic. ¹⁰⁵

Over 1 billion people who use cell phones on a regular basis are putting their health at risk, along with the health of their children and those waiting to be born, so be sure to keep cell phones away from your baby and other children.

The density of children's skulls is far less than adults', and their brains are more susceptible to damage from information-carrying radio waves. A child in the womb may be near defenseless against this damage.

Here are some tips to minimize the harmful effects of cell phones and other electrical devices on you and your baby:

• Do not use a cell phone while pregnant, and don't allow your children to use them.
• Limit the amount of time you spend on a cell phone or cordless phone. ¹⁰⁶
• Use a wired headset to limit your exposure. Ideally, an air tube headset that conducts sound but prevents any radiation from traveling up the wire to your brain. Also, make sure the wire is shielded, which prevents it from acting as an antenna that could attract more information-carrying radio waves directly to your brain. Wireless BlueTooth headsets should be avoided.
• Limit your exposure to WiFi routers. Find out where they are located in your work environment and stay away from them.
• If you have any land-based (non-cellular) portable phones, do NOT use anything other than the 900- MHz phones, as the Gigahertz phones stay on continuously, blasting you with information-carrying radio waves 24/7.
• Use the speakerphone instead of putting the phone to your ear; this is probably one of the single most important steps you can take other than not using your cell phone.
• Limit calls inside buildings.
• Use your cell phone only where reception is good. If reception is poor, your phone has to work harder, and therefore emits a much stronger radiation signal.

Critical Items to Avoid During Pregnancy

• Los productos de soya
• Cafeína
• Nueces
• Artificial sweeteners
• Fluoridated or chlorinated water

Avoid Soy

Soy products are perhaps the most hazardous of the Don'ts, even when you are not pregnant. But they should be avoided as much as possible during pregnancy, because a diet high in soy during pregnancy and breastfeeding can have a subtle, but long-term impact on the development of your child.

Soybeans contain compounds called phytoestrogens or isoflavones, which have been found to produce a variety of hormonal actions within your body. These hormones can adversely influence the way your baby's brain develops, the way the reproductive organs and cells grow, and even the way immune function develops. ¹⁰⁷

Infants exposed to excess amounts of phytoestrogens in utero, or after birth in the form of soy formula, risk a variety of health complications, including early puberty, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. ¹⁰⁸ They also are at greater risk for developing severe allergies.

One study has linked soy consumption to brain damage and cancer. ¹⁰⁹ For more information about the dangers of soy, including its impact on fertility and fetal development, I recommend you check out Kaayla Daniel's excellent book, The Whole Soy Story .

Caffeine Caveat

I've been warning about the dangers of caffeine to pregnant women for years. It has always been my position that no amount of caffeine during pregnancy is safe.

A recent study on caffeine, conducted in 2008, shows that one dose of caffeine — just two cups of coffee — ingested during pregnancy, may be enough to affect fetal heart development and reduce heart function over the entire lifespan of the child. ¹¹⁰ Take note: that's the equivalent of two cups of coffee during the entire pregnancy – not two cups of coffee per day!

Caffeine is an addictive, stimulant drug that passes easily through the placenta to your developing baby. It is also transferred through breast milk. In babies (newborns and unborn), the half-life of caffeine is extended. It stays in your baby longer, and a developing infant has no ability to detoxify caffeine.

And never, ever — drink coffee from a Styrofoam cup. The heat draws toxic chemicals from the cup, and you will drink those along with your java. ¹¹¹

Additionally, most coffee contains pesticides, something you definitely don't want in your baby. Pesticides have been linked to stillbirths and miscarriages. ¹¹¹ Also remember that caffeine is not just in coffee, tea, and chocolate, but also in colas and energy drinks, and a number of other beverages. Make sure you carefully check the labels on any beverages before you buy them.

You can do your baby and yourself a favor by swearing off caffeine for your entire pregnancy. And since breastfeeding is the best start you can give your child in life, do your baby another big favor and remain off caffeine for the duration of your breastfeeding as well.

Limit Nuts

Recent research has found that regular consumption of nut products during pregnancy raises the odds of your child having asthma symptoms by nearly 50 percent.

About 4 percent of American children have food allergies, and roughly 3 million people in the US are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts. It's already recommended that children under three not be given nuts or nut products, because their immune systems are still developing and may be more susceptible to allergens.

I think it's important to note that while DAILY consumption of nut products increased the odds that a child would develop asthma, the researchers did not find an association between rare or regular consumption of nuts. ¹¹² So this warning is really aimed at those of you who indulge in nut products on a daily basis.

Use Natural, Not Artificial, Sweeteners

To put it frankly, artificial sweeteners are very dangerous for both you and your unborn child. I've written an entire book on the topic of artificial sweeteners, but let me take you through a brief look at these dangerous drugs posing as sweeteners.

After pouring over countless literature from the FDA, plus medical and scientific studies, I am more convinced that ever that artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet® (aspartame) and Splenda® (sucralose) can ruin your health, and that you should stay away from them. They are present in numerous foods, from baked goods, to yogurt, to soft drinks.

Artificial sweeteners can cause depression, migraines, and even brain tumors. ¹¹³

A seven-year study on aspartame (also known as NutraSweet® or Equal®) has linked it to high rates of lymphomas, leukemias, and other cancers in rats. ¹¹⁴ The rats were given the equivalent of four to five bottles of diet soda a day for a human. The carcinogenic effect of aspartame was found at levels as low as about 20 milligrams a day for humans. This is far less than current daily limits in America, which is 50 milligrams.

And if you are using Splenda® because you think it is a safe alternative to sugar or other artificial sweeteners like Nutrasweet, then you are in for a big surprise. Splenda® is marketed as a “healthful” and “natural” product since it is derived from sugar, however, its chemical structure is very different from sugar. Sucralose is actually a chemical substance. ¹¹⁵

Studies have shown its use has resulted in reduced growth rate in newborns (and adults) at levels above 500 mg/kg.day, decreased red blood cells — a sign of anemia (at levels above 1500 mg/kd/day), thyroid abnormalities, and aborted pregnancies. ¹¹⁶

I think you must realize by now that having a drink or other product sweetened by one of these artificial sweeteners is just not worth the risk to your baby. Nearly every month I receive a report from someone who has had an adverse reaction to Splenda. You can see many of them posted on my site.

Thankfully, there are a few really safe and natural sweeteners on the market today. Stevia and xylitol are both tasty and healthy sweeteners that you can use instead of either sugar or artificial sweeteners. Some people have complained of a metallic, bitter taste to Stevia, but this comes from the processing method.

Check out different brands and you'll see this does not apply to all Stevia products. Stevia is currently available in the United States only as a nutritional supplement, while the FDA reviews its safety. ¹¹⁷

It's ironic that although Stevia extract is approved as a food additive in a dozen countries including Japan, Brazil and China, it can only be sold in the US as a dietary supplement. However, compounds from the Stevia plant can be legally used as a “natural” sweetener. The no-calorie sweetener Truvia is one such example. ¹¹⁸

Truvia is not made from whole Stevia, just two of the sweetest compounds. This raises the question: Is it still safe once you remove all the other compounds inherent in the original plant? So far, no one knows. Therefore I would advise you to avoid sweeteners made from Stevia compounds such as Truvia, until its safety has been ascertained.

Xylitol is another great, all-natural sweetener made from birch trees. Xylitol has been shown to provide health benefit in more ways than just as a sweetener. According to scientific research studies, regular Xylitol consumption can result in fewer cavities, improved gum health, ¹¹⁹ a reduction in nasal and sinus infections, and stronger bones.

In studies in Finland in 1994, Xylitol was shown to maintain bone density in rats that had their ovaries surgically removed. Without ovaries, estrogen levels in the rats plummeted, as did the bone density in the rats that were not given Xylitol. However, in the rats that were given Xylitol, bone density actually increased. ¹²⁰

Xylitol also is said to be effective against H. pylori, the microorganism implicated in periodontal disease and gastric ulcers.

Nevertheless, if you struggle with insulin issues, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or extra weight, I suggest you avoid sweeteners altogether. Most sweeteners can also decrease your sensitivity to insulin.

Cleanse Your System with Healthy Water

It's so very important for you to drink pure water, especially if you are pregnant. Avoid tap and distilled water, and choose spring or filtered water. ¹²¹ Tap water should be avoided because it contains chlorine, arsenic, and frequently fluoride, all toxic substances that can have dire consequences for your baby and you.

Further, researchers from the US Environmental Protection Agency and the National Geological Survey have found traces of antibiotics‚ birth control drugs‚ anti-depressants, and other drugs in many water samples taken across the country.

According to water quality expert Robert Slovak, from the fetus-forming stage of a child up to his or her teens, the sensitivity to the effects of toxic chemicals in water is tens of thousands of times more than in an adult. This means you should be drinking the best possible water to protect your baby, because this is where the damage begins and where it can't be reversed.

Some water has even been found to contain lead. ¹²² In the early 90s, lead was an ingredient in brass. So if you happen to live in a house that still has fixtures from the early 90s, there's a very good chance they are brass. That means you could have lead leaching into your water.

The way this happens is that water sits on these fixtures overnight, and that means it can absorb and dissolve the lead that's in the brass faucets.

And water can dissolve quite an astoundingly high amount of lead, especially if your water has certain aggressive tendencies, such as low pH and low alkalinity. So for the well being of your baby, if you have these pre-1990 fixtures, you should have your tap water tested for lead contamination. A lead test costs about $25.

An alternative solution, if you simply have no other water option at present, would be to allow the water to run for a few moments first, which can drastically reduce the lead concentration. But until you're sure your water is safe and free from harmful contaminants, you should totally avoid tap water and find a purer source of water. ¹²³

In addition, there are two other very dangerous substances in tap water you should be aware of, and these are formed by the municipal water disinfection process itself, according to water quality expert Slovak. These chemicals are trihalomethanes (THMs) and halo acetic acids (HAAs). They are called disinfection byproducts, or DBPs for short.

THMs have been linked to liver, kidney, and nervous system problems, in addition to cancer. The HAAs are primarily related to an increased risk of cancer.

So, removing fluoride, chlorine, DBPs, and some other toxic chemicals from your drinking water are critical requirements for any water, or house water filtration system, that you choose. You need to ensure that it will adequately protect you and your unborn child from the chemicals and pollutants found in tap water.

Complicating matters further, the environmental watchdog group, Natural Resources Defense Council, (NRDC), says there is no easy way to determine whether bottled drinking water is really pure or just rebottled tap water. ¹²⁴ They suggest carefully checking the bottle label and even the cap. If it says “from a municipal source” or “from a community water system,” this means it's derived from tap water.

Of course, it is still unclear whether or not the water has been refiltered since it left the tap.

And the jury is still out on distilled water as an effective form of water purification, so until more research is done, I would not use it unless no other form of purification is available to you, and only for short term use. Spring water is a good source, if you can be sure that it is as pure as claimed. Some bottled spring water has been found to simply be bottled tap water. ¹²⁵

Charcoal filters are another option, but make sure you read the box carefully, so you know which toxins it filters out. Make sure at very minimum it removes chlorine, fluoride, lead, mercury, and arsenic, and try to choose a filter that meets NSF/ANSI standard 53. While certainly not all-encompassing, this standard gives you some assurance that the filter will at least reduce the levels of some common pollutants.

The pros for carbon filters are that they are simple to install, relatively economical, and depending on micron level, will filter out the most deadly of contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium and Guardia. ¹²⁶

The cons are that carbon filters gather the 'garbage' in your tap water, and the organic component of this garbage is quite capable of rotting. Also, carbon filters may be susceptible to mold attacks if left unused for extended periods. Further, they cannot filter out all possible contaminants, but only those they say they do.

Some charcoal filters are enhanced with activated nano-silver, which provides some extra antibacterial protection, killing around 650 known types of organisms. Also, if sediment is a problem where you live, you should consider adding a second, separate sediment prefilter. Otherwise, if you buy a more expensive charcoal filter, it can become clogged up long before its normal lifespan.

But these filters are not totally effective in filtering out all the contaminants and carcinogens in your water that could cause you harm, so I would suggest, for the health and welfare of your baby, to only use one until you can afford a more effective option, such as a Reverse Osmosis system.

I believe the most complete and sure method for removing toxic elements in your drinking water is a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. This system has the ability to remove both THMs and arsenic from the water, as well as chlorine, fluoride, and a wide array of other additives and contaminants. An RO system probably removes the broadest spectrum of toxins of any water system that I know of. ¹²⁷

This is the same technology used to make the purest bottled water, and it is the only technology capable of desalinating sea water and making it into drinking water The units either fit on top of your kitchen counter, or you can get a unit that goes under your kitchen sink. While RO units generally cost a bit more than most charcoal filters, the water purity makes it well worth the price.

But whatever method of filtration you use, if you store any of your water for later use, be sure to store it in either clear polyethylene or glass containers, because the one-gallon plastic (PVC) containers transfer far too many chemicals into your water. ¹²⁸

Also, if you plan to use baby bottles after your delivery, you will most certainly want to consider using glass bottles in place of plastic ones for similar reasons. Studies have shown that even extremely low levels of a common chemical used in plastics, BPA, produced genetic abnormalities.

BPA has the ability to mimic hormones, and in fact, it was invented in the 1930s during the search for synthetic estrogens, so it is not something you want in your drinking water!

If you want further details on water filters, you can check out the notes at the end of this article for more helpful buying hints, and also visit my site at Mercola.com .

Hopefully, all these tips, plus the other information I have provided here, will help to ensure a safe and happy pregnancy for you and your baby, and will also guarantee that your child has a healthy foundation to grow to full adulthood, able to meet all the challenges that life brings.
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