My Story
Dr. Timothy S. Trader, N.D.(retired), Ph.D., D.D.

My story began before I was out of the womb. I was subjected to a unique form of medical harassment during my mother's pregnancy. The doctors told her that she was not to gain more than twenty pounds during this time. They put her on a high protein diet, akin to the "Slim-Fast" program. Those of you in the know about pre-natal care are probably aware that twenty pounds gained during pregnancy is a little light. I popped out weighing more than nine pounds, not including the placenta (commonly referred to as the afterbirth). I looked like a novelty rubber chicken without feathers and very thin. Today I often wonder if my mother actually lost weight instead of maintaining necessary reserves for a proper pregnancy. Through the persuasion of her doctors she was informed that if she gained more than anticipated they would not assist in delivery. (continued)