Fertility & Pregnancy News

Woman Gives Birth After Completing Marathon   Reported 13 Oct 2011   27-year-old marathon runner Amber Miller was nearly 39 weeks pregnant when she completed the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, but instead of putting her feet up and having a good rest, she went straight to hospital to give birth: her contractions started within minutes of … [Read more...]

Women Who Exercise a Lot Hit Menopause EarlierTue, Oct 11, 2011 Women who spend a lot of time exercising or eat a heart-healthy diet appear to reach menopause earlier, according to a Japanese study -- findings that researchers say could be important for cancer prevention. Researchers led by Chisato Nagata at Gifu … [Read more...]

Maternal High-Fat Diet Programs Babies In The Womb To Be Fat   Reported September 19, 2011   New research in mice indicates that babies born to moms who eat a high-fat diet before and during pregnancy have a higher fat mass and smaller livers than babies whose moms consume low-fat fare, according to scientists at Oregon Health … [Read more...]

Babies Feel Pain In The Womb   Reported September 13, 2011   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – This novel study has revealed the time in development when infants gain the ability to distinguish pain from basic touch. The researchers came to this conclusion based on recordings of brain activity in preterm infants. The evidence suggests that … [Read more...]

Moms Put Babies At Risk For Allergies   Reported September 14, 2011   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – What you eat during pregnancy could determine whether or not your child is at risk for developing allergies, according to this study. The research found that if a mother's diet contains a certain group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) … [Read more...]

Moms Put Babies At Risk For Allergies   Reported September 13, 2011   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – What you eat during pregnancy could determine whether or not your child is at risk for developing allergies, according to this study. The research found that if a mother's diet contains a certain group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) … [Read more...]

Surgery Corrects Spina Bifida Before BirthReported August 15, 2011 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervous system, affecting more than 1,000 children born every year. Now doctors are performing surgery on babies with spina bifida before they are even born. Mia Lisa Capuano is an 11-year-old in … [Read more...]

Newborn Oxygen Screening TestReported August 11, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A quick, non-invasive test that measures blood oxygen levels in newborns detects more cases of life-threatening congenital heart defects than current standard approaches and should be adopted into the routine assessment of all newborns before discharge from hospital, according to this … [Read more...]

DNA Test Determines Sex of FetusReported August 15, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As a noninvasive method of determining the sex of a fetus, tests using cell-free fetal DNA obtained from the mother's blood after 7 weeks gestation performed well, while urine-based tests appear to be unreliable, according to this study. Noninvasive prenatal determination of fetal sex … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis PatientsReported June 28, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nearly 75 percent of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are women who first shows signs of the disease in early adulthood. A new study shows that Maternal multiple sclerosis is typically not associated with adverse delivery outcomes or risk to their children. MS is a chronic, … [Read more...]

Rising number of women hit by early menopause   Reported July 7, 2011   A growing number of women are going through an early menopause, according to a new study. Researchers have found that more than one in 20 women went through an early menopause which puts them at greater risk of heart attack, stroke and bone disease in later … [Read more...]

Rising number of women hit by early menopause   Reported July 7, 2011   Ireland's constitutional ban on abortion violates the rights of pregnant women to receive proper medical care in life-threatening cases, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday. The judgment from the court in Strasbourg, France, also harshly criticized … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Supplements Found To Be Safe For Healthy Pregnant Women   Reported June 27, 2011   Use of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy has long been a matter of concern but now researchers writing in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research report that even a high supplementation amount in healthy pregnant women was safe and … [Read more...]

Women's Fertility Linked To Oral Health Reported 06 July 2011 Women who want to have a baby should look after their oral health, a fertility expert told a meeting in Sweden yesterday. During the meeting, delegates heard about preliminary research that found for the first time, from when she starts trying to conceive, a … [Read more...]

Pre-pregnancy Diet Affects Future Children's HealthReported July 5, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Poor maternal diet before conception can result in offspring with reduced birth weights and increased risk of developing type II diabetes and obesity. This work used an animal model to illustrate the importance of maternal diet even before pregnancy begins. During the … [Read more...]

Sleep Apnea Could Increase Pregnancy RiskReported June 14, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – About 1 in 15 Americans have sleep apnea, and according to this study sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Women with severe sleep apnea have the highest incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This increased prevalence was primarily … [Read more...]

Preventing Birth DefectsReported June 17, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There are nearly 3,000 pregnancies each year in the United States where babies have birth defects of the brain and spine known as neural tube defects (NTD). Hispanic women have the highest rate of these defects when compared to other ethnic groups. However, according to the March of Dimes, a new … [Read more...]

Ireland's abortion ban violates rights: EU court   Reported June 11, 2011   Ireland's constitutional ban on abortion violates the rights of pregnant women to receive proper medical care in life-threatening cases, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday. The judgment from the court in Strasbourg, France, also harshly … [Read more...]

Caffeine Reducing Fertility in Women?Reported May 31, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caffeine reduces muscle activity in the Fallopian tubes that carry eggs from a woman's ovaries to her womb, according to a new study. "Our experiments were conducted in mice, but this finding goes a long way towards explaining why drinking caffeinated drinks can reduce a woman's chance … [Read more...]

Influenza Vaccine = Less Premature BirthReported June 2, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say there might be a link in pregnant mothers who receive the inactivated influenza vaccine, leading to a reduced risk of a premature infant and the baby being small for gestational age, which is the number of weeks the baby has been in the uterus. The study found that … [Read more...]

Health Effects for Single MomsReported June 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Unmarried mothers face poorer health at midlife than do women who have children after marriage, according to a new study. This is the first U.S. study, led by Kristi Williams, associate professor of Sociology at the Ohio State University, to document long-term negative health effects for … [Read more...]

Thousands Flock to Las Vegas Clinic to Get PregnantReported May 25, 2011   LAS VEGAS -- It may not be the most common way to bring money into the local economy but through his work, a local doctor is bringing in millions to Las Vegas. Dr. Geoffrey Sher is a fertility expert and patients from all over the world spend thousands to visit his clinic in Las Vegas for … [Read more...]

Reunion Women’s Health & Birth Center helps women give birth naturallyReported May 20, 2011 “Natural birth” is a labor and birth free of drugs and most medical interventions. Natural birth is appropriate for any healthy mom and baby, and it’s the safest and healthiest way to deliver. Babies and moms are more alert at the birth and recovery from birth is … [Read more...]

Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth Reported May 20, 2011 But experts stress crucial nutrient still protects against birth defects In a study that included data on nearly 73,000 Norwegian women, researchers found that taking folate during pregnancy didn't appear to reduce the rate of premature births. Click here to find out more! … [Read more...]

Germany To Withhold Global Fund ContributionReported May 20, 2011 Protecting Pregnant Women From Malaria; FAO Food Price Warning; Polio Germany To Withhold $270M Pledge To Global Fund Pending Investigation Of Corruption Germany's development ministry on Wednesday "said its pledge of euro200 million ($270 million) will be … [Read more...]

Safer IVFReported April 18, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common way to help couples that struggle with infertility. However, IVF can increase the risk of multiples, which can lead to medical complications. Now, a new study shows there is a major decrease in risk and cost if single embryo transfers are mandated for IVF. Researchers … [Read more...]

Pregnant? Pesticides Affect Your Child’s IQReported April 25, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms-to-be who consume certain foods sprayed with pesticides may put their child at risk for having a lower IQ. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health found that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides (used widely on food crops) … [Read more...]

Genetic Errors Linked To Life-Threatening Pregnancy DisorderReported March 28, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Women who suffer from a condition called preeclampsia during pregnancy may be able to receive treatment for it in the future, thanks to new research that establishes a link between preeclampsia and autoimmune diseases. Preeclampsia accounts for 15 percent of all … [Read more...]

Moms Responsible For Big Brains In BabiesReported March 30, 2011 Brain growth in babies is linked to the amount of time and energy mothers ‘invest’, according to this study. The study of 128 mammal species, including humans, shows that brain growth in babies is determined by the duration of pregnancy and how long they suckle. The Durham University research … [Read more...]

Stress and Fertility TreatmentReported March 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --75 percent of the general population experiences at least "some stress" every two weeks, and if you’re having problems conceiving through in vitro fertilization, it can only add to the abundant stress already tacked on from your daily life. Here’s some good news to help relieve those tight … [Read more...]