Former ‘Octomom’ Natalie Suleman Talks Overcoming Xanax Addiction
Do you remember a woman by the name of Nadya Suleman? Chances are, you do. She gained worldwide attention when she became “Octomom,” the first person of the new century to give birth to octuplets. She was on television, morning radio shows, and on gossip magazines. Audiences were captivated by her story. Then, it was . . . . Continue Reading
10% of Pregnant Women Admit to Consuming Alcohol
Author: Shernide Delva Drinking during pregnancy is a huge no-no. It’s been drilled into our minds the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. This is such common knowledge that visibly pregnant women drinking alcohol would likely receive public scrutiny. For the most part, women do not drink while pregnant. However a recent CDC report revealed . . . . Continue Reading
Study: More Pregnant Teens Drink and Use Drugs
There was a time in recent history when everyone smoked and no one really knew about the consequences. This goes for doctors smoking in hospitals, people smoking on airplanes, and even pregnant women smoked and even drank alcohol – completely unaware of the impact these drugs could have on their unborn children. Nowadays, though, . . . . Continue Reading
The Worst Places in the World for Women
The appearance of the 21st century woman is self-confident, successful, glowing with healthiness and beauty. But for a lot of the 3.3 billion female inhabitants of our earth, the advantages of the virtual age never arrived. In many countries, women are victims of violence. In no particular order, I’ve thought of the worst places in . . . . Continue Reading
The Link between Postpartum Depression and Substance Abuse
Postpartum depression is a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth; it can also happen after miscarriage and stillbirth. Suffering from postpartum depression can make you feel very useless, hopeless and sad and can even result in issues bonding with your baby. A lot of women turn to alcohol and . . . . Continue Reading