Tag Archives: Pregnancies

Study: Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnancies During Lockdowns

Vitamin D is a critical nutrient for optimal health at all life stages, including during pregnancy. Exposure to sunlight is the ideal source of vitamin D. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, mandatory lockdowns interfered with many people’s ability to get outdoors regularly. The consequences of this among pregnant women are beginning to be realized, with… Read More »

Unplanned Pregnancies 20 Times More Likely on Birth Control Pill than IUD

By Dr. Mercola If you think your birth control pill is the best pregnancy prevention tool there is, you may be surprised by new research looking into its failure rates. Compared to other forms of protection, the Pill failed miserably, which only adds to the myriad of reasons why you should heavily question its use.… Read More »