Brainy Babies

Ivanhoe Newswire
Monday, June 9, 2008; 4:15 AM

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show up to 20 percent of a child's IQ is influenced by prenatal and postnatal experience. Learn what you and your baby need before and after birth with these 15 compelling news reports produced by the leading medical news reporting team in the country:

 
1. Brainy Babies
2. Easier Pregnancies
3. Pregnancy Mood Foods
4. Too Posh to Push
5. Tips for New Moms
6. Circumcision: Yes or No?
7. Testing Embryos
8. Knowing at Birth
9. Pregnancy Weight Loss
10. Tips for Multiple Birth
11. The Baby Blues
12. Pregnant and Too Skinny
13. C-Section Debate
14. Pregnancy Q & A's
15. Designer Babies
 

Each 90-second report covers information every pregnant woman should know! "It's a common myth that listening to classical music will make your baby smart." That one hasn't been proven, but there are several things that have:
Omega 3: These fatty acids have been extensively studied over the last few years and have been proven beneficial for fetal and eye development. Long chain fatty acids known as DHA and EPA are of particular importance for fetal development. A good source for these types of Omega 3 is oily fish, or fish oils.
Choline: This essential nutrient plays a big role in the formation of a baby's septum and hippocampus, two major areas where learning and memory take place. Pregnant moms should be getting about 450 milligrams of Choline every day during pregnancy, and 550 milligrams a day during lactation. Choline-rich foods include eggs, beef, and dairy products
Clean teeth: Having periodontal disease during pregnancy has been proven to increase a mother's risk of delivering a premature or low birth weight baby by seven times. This may be because a gum infection can trigger the body to release prostaglandin, which is a labor-inducing chemical. Babies who are born prematurely or with low birth weight are more at risk to suffer from developmental delays or learning disabilities.

Low Stress: Studies have shown maternal stress may inhibit a fetus's brain growth by restricting blood flow to the uterus. It's also possible that high levels of stress can interfere with the production of a baby's brain neurons and synapses. Experts recommend seeking professional help if you're having trouble with stress during pregnancy.

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