Fertility & Pregnancy News

Expectant moms should heed their body’s nutritional needsReported February 15, 2010 During pregnancy a mother’s body can become deficient in certain nutrients even when she’s conscious about eating healthy foods. Mothers-to-be should note that their bodies have a greater need for micronutrients such as folic acid, iodine, … [Read more...]

'Test Tube Babies' at High Risk Reported February 23, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 3 million children have been born as a result of assisted reproductive technologies since the 1978 birth of the first "test tube baby." While the majority of these children are healthy and normal, as a group they are at greater risk of certain kinds of birth defects and … [Read more...]

Acupuncture helps reduce depression during pregnancyReported February 24, 2010 Mumbai, February 24: Acupuncture treatments can reduce the symptoms of depression in pregnant women, says a new study by the researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine. Pregnancy may not be a cheerful period for all the pregnant mothers and it is found that, at least 14 percent … [Read more...]

More anger at modern morning-after pill   Reported February 15, 2010 After ten years of emergency contraception being available in the UK, there is now a new version of the morning-after pill that can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex. However, a recent study of the drug has provoked anger from anti-abortionists, raised … [Read more...]

Hysterectomies: A New Alternative Reported February 09, 2010 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every 10 minutes, 12 women in the U.S. get a hysterectomy. That’s 600,000 a year. One-third of those are due to uterine fibroids. They can be painful and disruptive. Now, women have another option -- one that doesn’t involve major surgery. Christina Simon is working … [Read more...]

Autism and Maternal Age Linked Reported February 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older mothers are significantly more likely to have a child with autism, regardless of the father's age, although advanced paternal age is associated with elevated autism risk when the father is older and the mother is under 30. A study at University of California, Davis, found the … [Read more...]

Mothers: Drink Milk to Prevent MS Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows drinking milk during pregnancy could boost protection against the debilitating condition multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. The study included nearly 36,000 nurses whose mothers participated in surveys in 2001 noting their diets during pregnancy. Of those … [Read more...]

With C-Section, Stitches May Be Best 5 FEBRUARY 2010 More complications noted with staples than sutures, study finds   Women who've had a cesarean delivery are less likely to suffer complications if their wound is closed using sutures rather than staples, says a U.S. study. It included more than 400 women who underwent cesarean delivery in labor or scheduled cesarean … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women Relief From Aches And Pain TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2010 Submitted By: Mariangela Silvestre While pregnancy causes a woman’s body to experience tremendous change, a woman can keep a healthy, toned shape and upbeat attitude by following the simple stretching exercises in Kenya Moses’s newly released book, “Be a Fit Mama: The Essential Pregnancy Stretch Manual.” … [Read more...]

Overweight Pregnant Women May Be Putting Their Infants At Risk TUESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2010   Overweight Pregnant Women May Be Putting Their Infants At Risk And the early nutritional child abuse goes on. In recent years, there has been a large increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese women of childbearing age, with approximately 51% of non-pregnant women ages 20 … [Read more...]

Different Reasons Why Women Choose To Have A Baby At Home Sunday, January 31, 2010, By Sharon Christopher Basically, having a baby at home used to be the widely accepted norm until the 20th century. Most people would probably agree saying that it is simply because we were not technologically advanced. They say that now that there are more hospitals and medicine there … [Read more...]

Smoking Causes Infant High Blood PressureReported January 26, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies born to women who smoked during pregnancy show signs of circulatory dysfunction in the first few weeks of life, and the problems worsen throughout the first year. The blood pressure response to tilting the infants upright during sleep -- a test of how the body copes … [Read more...]

Birth Weights DropReported January 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests babies are getting smaller in the U.S. Researchers found birth weights decreased by an average of 52 grams (1.83 ounces) between 1990 and 2005. They say the drop in weight was especially notable after 1995. In contrast to previous research, birth weights plummeted even further … [Read more...]

Doppler Ultrasound Makes Pregnancy SaferReported January 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doppler ultrasound, used in high-risk pregnancies to monitor a fetus's health, may reduce the number of Caesarean sections and still births. Doppler ultrasound is a technique used to diagnose problems during pregnancy. Doppler ultrasound monitors the rate of umbilical blood … [Read more...]

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- A toxic chemical used in rocket fuel was found in virtually every sample taken in a new study of nursing mothers' milk, but researchers said it is too early to know whether the perchlorate levels are dangerous. The multistate study by Texas Tech University researchers, published this week, found that perchlorate levels in breast milk samples were on … [Read more...]

High Blood Sugar Increases Birth Risks Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even if a pregnant woman doesn’t have diabetes, higher than normal blood sugar levels put her and her babies at risk for birth problems similar to those of diabetic mothers and their babies. Elevated blood sugar levels make a caesarean delivery and an abnormally high body weight for the baby … [Read more...]

Fewer HIV cases in pregnant women Reported October 11, 2008 MUMBAI: The prevalence of HIV in pregnant women in Mumbai has come down drastically over the last six years. Only .70% of the pregnant women tested till August were found to be HIV-positive as compared to 2002 when the figure stood at 4.10%. These statistics were revealed by the Mumbai … [Read more...]

Infants and Stress Reported September 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As early as six months of age, parenting can change an infant’s genetic response to stress. A new study finds parents can have a positive effect even on children who have inherited genetic vulnerabilities to problematic behaviors. Study authors looked at 142 infants who were separated from their mothers … [Read more...]

Japan doctor says helped births through surrogacy Reported February 03, 2008 TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese obstetrician said on Sunday he had helped two couples have babies through surrogate mothers over the past two years, criticising moves by academics to make the practice illegal. Japan's obstetricians' … [Read more...]

Late Preterm Births Dangerous to NewbornsReported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More pregnant women than ever are having late preterm births and many people are unaware of the risks involved. A recent study shows late preterm babies, infants delivered about four to six weeks before a mother's due date, are more likely to develop neurological problems than full … [Read more...]

Treatment for infertilityReported November 09, 2007 Dubai: Couples who cannot have children due to various reasons have hope as they can take advantage of fertility treatment in the UAE. The treatment is available to anyone from any part of the world, including those who come here on a visit visa. However, Sharia law here has put some restrictions as the UAE is a Muslim … [Read more...]

Gene behind breastfeeding IQ boostReported November 06, 2007 When it comes to intelligence, it seems breast really is best -- but only for children with a certain genetic make-up. Scientists have identified a specific gene implicated in the link between breastfeeding and higher IQ in children, suggesting that biology -- and not just socio-economics -- is involved. … [Read more...]

New breastfeeding study in U.S. shows most moms quit earlyReported August 12, 2008 WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- While the U.S. government's health agency recently reported that more moms than ever give breastfeeding a try, a new national study in U.S. released on Monday shows most moms do not stick with it as long as they should. Although 77 percent of moms nationally … [Read more...]

Men Have a Biological Clock, Too!Reported November 20, 2007 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women in their late thirties hoping to have children know they need to hurry. Their chances of conceiving fall rapidly after age 40. But are there age limits for men, too? At 40 and hoping to have her first child, Lisa Miller hears her biological clock ticking. "You almost want to … [Read more...]

Mother’s Oral Health Affects Newborn Reported April 1, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows a pregnant woman’s oral health is important to the health of her newborn. Researchers found pregnant women with high levels of an oral bacterium have a greater risk for delivering pre-term. The principal investigator in … [Read more...]

New Infertility Treatments no Good? Reported November 30, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Women who experience recurring miscarriages do not need to receive treatments aimed at controlling the level of natural killer cells in their wombs, report investigators who reviewed the medical literature on the topic.In fact, the treatments could put both women and … [Read more...]

Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During PregnancyReported October 05, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows obese pregnant women need to stop eating for two. Researchers highlight the need for new guidelines and suggest obese and overweight women should gain very little weight during pregnancy and severely obese women should actually lose weight. Obesity is a … [Read more...]

The smallest baby ever to survive was born just a few months ago, weighing in at just under 10 ounces -- the size of a large apple. When premature babies are born, they need special care. Now, experts say two new techniques are helping even the tiniest babies survive and thrive. Aidan, Ella, and Zoe weighed less than a pound-and-a-half each when they were born, and they've … [Read more...]

Repeated Prenatal Ultrasounds Safe December 3, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Repeated ultrasound exposures during pregnancy may not cause long-term harm to infants, according to a new study.Researchers in Australia evaluated 2,700 children, half of whom had been exposed to repeated ultrasound and half of whom had only one ultrasound exposure … [Read more...]

Study: Teen Weight Linked to Adult Fertility Reported November 12, 2007 Teenagers who are either underweight or obese are likely to have fewer children in adulthood, a study has found. It's known that both obesity and abnormally low body weight are related to reproductive difficulties, and that obesity raises the risk of a number of pregnancy … [Read more...]