Introduction

          Physical spousal abuse towards pregnant women cuts across societies and classes in developed and developing countries of the world. It is a gross violation of human rights and has many far-reaching consequences for a woman and her fetus including serious social and health problems (Neuberger, 1992; Gazmararian, 1996; Valladares, 2002; American Medical Association, 1992).

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Choice is a fundamentally human quality. Not just epic or major decisions either. Beyond free will and religious notions of choice, there is a quality contained within the simple, everyday decision process that defines our lives as human beings; which sandwich to order, the best route to take home, what station to listen to. These little determinations result in the greater patchwork of our daily lives and histories.

But decisions are more than the sum of our choices. Children from a very young age begin to realize notions of consequence for their actions and decisions. The bible too notes that free will alone separates us from a divine plan, but that our freedom to do good or evil will result in punishment or reward. The same free choices that give us liberty can harbor immense results in this life and, according to some, the one thereafter.

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The latter type, sometimes referred to as ‘clinical depression’, is defined as ‘a persistent exaggeration of the everyday feelings that accompany sadness’.

If you have severe depression you may experience low mood, loss of interest and pleasure as well as feelings of worthlessness and guilt. You may also experience tearfulness, poor concentration, reduced energy, reduced or increased appetite and weight, sleep problems and anxiety. You may even feel that life is not worth living, and plan or attempt suicide.

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Each and every major health bodies suggest that a pregnant mother acquire a daily supplement of prenatal omega 3 DHA fish oil to bring in the health reimbursement for mutually the mother and baby. The significance of thiscannot be undervalued for the baby’s physical condition and well-being with more than 85% of pregnant women being lacking with it.

Prenatal omega 3 enhanced understanding and motor skills along with better hand-eye coordination are the most important profit for the infant, and why these supplements are every so often referred to as smart pills. Greater than seventy percent of the infants’ brain and nervous system is made up of omega 3 fatty acids and in a good way over thirty percent of a fully developed brain is compile of DHA omega 3 fats giving you an idea about just how essential it is.

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Obesity is the second leading cause of death after smoking. It is associated with an increased mortality rate of all ages including children. Losing weight though commercialized is still to your benefit if you carry more weight than you should.

Obesity and overweight are term often used interchangeably. However, technically they refer to two different states.

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Obesity is the second leading cause of death after smoking. It is associated with an increased mortality rate of all ages including children. Losing weight though commercialized is still to your benefit if you carry more weight than you should.

Obesity and overweight are term often used interchangeably. However, technically they refer to two different states.

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I have always had issues with swallowing pills…and well, all the prenatal vitamins I’ve seen are huge, including the ones I am taking now…but for the health of my baby, and because I’m having horrible morning sickness, I try my best to take them anyway….I’m in my first trimester, and took them everyday for a long time…now I’m taking them every other day…Just the thought of taking them makes me nervous, b/c I’m afraid I can’t get them down! And sometimes if I can’t get it down, I’ll have anxiety, increased heart rate…kinda like an adrenaline rush…I know, all this for a little pill! But I’m told I should take them…My concern is that my nerves are hurting my baby more than taking the pill is helping…Are there any other options? Can I break them in half, or start taking regular vitamins in my 2nd trimester, since I’ve heard the first is where prenatals are extremely important….I’m not sure what to do…any advice?

I have been diagnosed with postnatal depression and i have organised to see a counsiler i feel like sometimes its getting worse but sometimes it feels like im fine. When i am around friends and family most of the time im normal. But when im alone i feel the worst. I feel bad for my children i feel like im not giving them enough but im with them 24/7. My dr offered me anti depresents but i refused to take them because i have heard there no good and make you worse is this true or should i take them??? I HATE FEELING LIKE THIS.

Schizophrenia and Related Psychoses   

Schizophrenia:

Introduction:

Of all the psychiatric syndrome, schizophrenia is the most difficult to define and describe. Over the last 100 years widely divergent concepts have been held in different countries and by different psychiatrists.

Basic concepts are (over simplified)

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With over 85% of pregnant mothers being deficient in DHA omega 3, a good prenatal DHA source is vital for mother and baby’s health and well-being. Let me show you some of the benefits and how to select the safest and most effective oil.

 Over 70% of a newborn baby’s brain and central nervous system is made up of omega 3 fatty acids and 30% of our brains are composed of DHA omega 3 fats illustrating just how important it is.

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