From My Perspective...

What do you know about Folate? Folic Acid? L-methylfolate?

If you are a woman, chances are that you have heard that it is important to have adequate amounts of folic acid. If you are a man, you may have heard a thing or two about it's important qualities as well. Chances are, man or woman, you have heard recommendations for folic acid.

In women who are pregnant, folic acid is highly recommended as a measure to prevent neural tube defects. Did you know that it is not really the folic acid your… Continue

“Depression is among the most treatable of psychiatric illnesses. Between 80 percent and 90 percent of people with depression respond positively to treatment, and almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms. But first, depression has to be recognized.” AFSP (emphasis mine)

Recognizing depression...doesn't sound like it should be so difficult, but the reality is that it can be quite a challenge, especially when you are the one suffering.… Continue

Common knowledge is the term “morning sickness” and common is the woman who deals with it at some point in her pregnancy... But how common is the woman who deals with the more severe cases of NVP (nausea and vomiting of pregnancy) and then suffers further to the classification of hyperemesis gravidarum?

NVP (Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy) is stated in one source to occur in as many as 75-80% of pregnancies with up to 15… Continue

It seems to be common knowledge that most medications are off limits for women during pregnancy. Yet, it is also quite apparent that there are often medical conditions that need attention during a pregnancy that may require a woman to asses the risks vs. the benefits and sometimes make the decision to take a prescription medication despite any potential risks. How do we go about doing this? How does a woman put her mind at ease when confronted with these scenarios? What kinds of chances are we t… Continue