InfantRisk Center - The Infantrisk Center provides counseling and data on the use of drugs and other substances in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/breastfeeding-and-lead-contamination Breastfeeding and Lead Contamination | InfantRisk Center - Lead is an environmental pollutant that serves no useful purpose in the body and tends to accumulate in the body's bony structures based on their exposure. Some studies show that the half-life of lead in bone is approximately 27 years.  Thus you may never get rid of all the lead you have absorbed during your life without chelation therapy.  Thus it is best to try and avoid situations with lead exposure. 
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/zika-virus-update Zika Virus Update | InfantRisk Center - At present there is enormous concern about the birth defects believed associated with infections for an old virus called Zika during pregnancy.Information concerning the Zika Virus and its implication in microcephaly has been reported in many countries, including the USA.
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/prenatal-vitamins Prenatal Vitamins | InfantRisk Center - During pregnancy there is an increased demand for certain vitamins and nutrients to ensure proper and adequate growth of the fetus. Prenatal vitamins generally contain higher levels of folic acid, iron, and calcium to meet this increased need. It is important to note that prenatal vitamins are not required when these nutrients are obtained through a healthy diet consisting of copious amounts of fruits and vegetables. However, if the patient chooses to supplement her diet with prenatal vitamins, she should first discuss her options with her attending physician to determine suitability. There are many different types of prenatal vitamins, and a physician will be able to discern which one is most appropriate for the patient.
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/folic-acid-overview-metabolism-dosages-and-benefits-optimal-periconception-supplementation Folic Acid: An Overview of Metabolism, Dosages, and Benefits of Optimal Periconception Supplementation | InfantRisk Center - Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that takes part in several critical functions in the human body. The active form of folate is tetrahydrofolic acid. It serves in one carbon reductions reactions. These reactions are involved in synthesis of nucleotides and amino acids1. The amino acids requiring folic acid for metabolism are methionine, cysteine, serine, glycine, and histidine. Folic acid also serves as a coenzyme in conversion of methionine to homocysteine.
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/non-drug-treatments-depression Non-Drug Treatments for Depression | InfantRisk Center - Sarah has had depression on and off throughout most of her adult life. She finally found an antidepressant that worked for her. But now she’s pregnant and she’s been hearing all the awful things about antidepressants during pregnancy. She’s talked with her doctor about it, and he has assured her that the risk of problems is very small. But he is willing to consider other approaches. He is simply worried that she will get depressed again if she stops taking her medications, and her depression would also be bad for the baby.
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/introduction-breastfeeding Introduction to Breastfeeding | InfantRisk Center - Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the exclusive source of nutrition for feeding young infants for the first six months of life. Data suggest that not only are there psychological benefits from its use, but nutritional, gastrointestinal, and host defense benefits as well. Some women are unable or unwilling to breastfeed and there is nothing wrong with that. However, a woman who desires to breastfeed should know how to access all of the resources available that can help support her efforts.
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/revisiting-benefits-breastfeeding Revisiting the Benefits of Breastfeeding | InfantRisk Center - Breastfeeding appears to protect infants from infection. In a study by Dewey et al, infants who breastfed had a lower incidence of diarrhea, otitis media (ear infection), and upper respiratory infections in the first year of life. Continued breastfeeding into the second year of life did not decrease the number of illnesses but did shorten the duration of otitis media.[1]
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/influenza-virus-pregnancy Influenza Virus in Pregnancy | InfantRisk Center - Influenza is a viral infection that affects the respiratory tract. It is especially risky in pregnant women and increases the risk of premature delivery, abortion, and stillbirth. (1) Pregnant women are also at an increased risk of complications from the virus. These complications include pneumonia followed by ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) requiring hospitalization and mechanical ventilation. (2) Compared with the general population, these women have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.
  • http://www.infantrisk.com/content/inaccurate-information-online-regarding-breastfeeding-lyme-disease Inaccurate Information Online Regarding Breastfeeding with Lyme Disease | InfantRisk Center - When faced with a health concern, the first place that many people go is the internet. Although having medical advice at your fingertips is convenient, your search bar may not be the best bet for obtaining accurate information. A study done on the validity of information found online regarding Lyme disease showed that many websites, claiming to be leaders in information regarding Lyme disease, were providing inaccurate information, especially about breastfeeding while infected with Lyme disease.

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  • James W. Russell - A nice hose.

    Gilmour hit a home run with this hose. Very nice and durable. Lightweight. It will kink but very rarely and only if you don't take normal precautions such as removing twists in the hose. Its really great at letting you get a full flow of water going. Large diameter connectors do not restrict flow as in some hoses. What good is it to have a 5/8" hose if the connector is only 1/2" in diameter? I think you'll like this hose if you order it. I like mine.

  • Louis A.De Mier-LeBlanc - Problematic vacuum

    I bought this product after considering most glowing reviews. They must have been for a different product or submitted by Hoover ee's. It's ok as a cleaner and water vacuum, but as a vacuum it only picks up dust, not any other-even small-objects. Caveat Emptor!!

  • Iulia - Allergic Reaction

    Not even a minute after applying this product onto my face and neck, my skin broke out into a red rash. The rash appeared as streaks where I had slid the cotton ball over my face. Awful product for something that's supposedly "70% organic." What the heck is in the other 30%?