Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is facing criticism for using the phrase “pregnant people” to refer to pregnant women. She used the term in tweets urging expectant mothers to get inoculated against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Critics alleged that Walensky – a medical professional herself – was denying a biological truth. Walensky … Continue reading CDC director draws flak for calling on “pregnant people” to get vaccinated, refusing to admit only WOMEN can be pregnant
Landmark study describes the link between pesticide levels in expectant mothers and autism risk in their infants
Science has provided yet more clues as to why autism rates in children continue to skyrocket throughout the Western world. A groundbreaking new study recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that pesticide exposure in pregnant women is directly correlated to increased autism risk in children, pointing to industrial agriculture as a major cause of brain damage … Continue reading Landmark study describes the link between pesticide levels in expectant mothers and autism risk in their infants
Common painkillers taken by expectant mothers linked to congenital defects in newborns
New research published in the September issue of the journal Birth Defects Research Part B found that pregnant women who take NSAIDs -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- in the first trimester run an increased risk of having a child with congenital birth defects, particularly heart anomalies. Canadian researchers conducted a population-based study of more than … Continue reading Common painkillers taken by expectant mothers linked to congenital defects in newborns
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 