Summer is here, and that means picnics and pool parties. But is it safe to use sunscreen and bug spray if you're pregnant? Should expectant moms take extra precautions at...
Statistics reveal the optimal time for a baby to enter the world, but sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned. Dr. Kirtly Jones discusses the perfect timetable with high-risk pregnancy specialist Dr. Erin Clark. A nationwide study is under way to determine if elective induction of labor can have a positive effect on birthing outcomes. The study is currently seeking first-time expectant mothers for randomized trials.
It seems that we’re adopting technology faster than we can assess the risks. Fetal exposure to electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and other sources is occurring with little understanding of potentially harmful effects. Dr. Kirtly Jones investigates the safety concerns with Patty Wood, executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education. They discuss some recommendations for what to avoid.