Toxic Baby Bottles

Earlier this year, an Environmental Health Report came out in California, discussing a toxic chemical that leeches from some of the most popular baby bottles when over heated.  The chemical is Bisphenol A which scientist have linked to cancers, compromised immune systems, early onset puberty, obesity, diabetes and other problems.  For more information go to http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/reports/environmental-health/environmental-health-reports/toxic-baby-bottles#LbBM-jO8vN4knBwWoS8zww

Washington Car Seat Law Change

Effective June 1, 2007, all children under 4'9" must be in a booster car seat.  Yes, this means your petite older child must be in a booster seat or you risk getting a ticket. For more information go to http://depts.washington.edu/booster/anton_skeen_bill.html

Post Partum Depression

New research is indicating that post partum depression is a response to proinflammatory cytokines. These cytokines rise in the last trimester of pregnancy putting women at their highest risk during this time. Pain and sleep disturbances increase inflammation making new mothers more susceptible to depression. Reducing stress is crucial to preventing and treating PPD.  Breastfeeding, exercise, and increasing EPA/DHA (omega-3) are proven to reduce stress and inflammation.  Clinics In Human Lactation by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC