Fertility & Pregnancy News

Exercise during pregnancy beneficialReported November 15, 2007 NEW YORK: In the not-so-distant past, women were urged to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. But, if researchers are to be believed, fitness activities are a big plus for not only the mom-to-be but also for the baby in the womb. According to a study carried out by the researchers in the … [Read more...]

Low Cholesterol Linked to Premature BirthReported October 04, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with very low cholesterol levels have an increased risk of delivering their babies prematurely. The same is also true for women with very high cholesterol levels. Max Muenke, M.D., from the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of … [Read more...]

Area teen pregnancy rates down Reported May 21, 2008 Luna County teen pregnancy rates have been among the top three for counties in New Mexico since 2000. Luna County now ranks sixth according to the Luna County Health Council. Rates have dropped to 49.6 teen births per 1,000 females aged 15-17, according to 2006 statistics. The Health … [Read more...]

New screening halves the number of children born with Down syndrome Reported December 04, 2008 Research paper: Impact of a new national screening policy for Down syndrome in Denmark: Population based cohort study, BMJ Online A new national screening strategy in Denmark has halved the number of infants born with Down's syndrome and increased the … [Read more...]

Family Genes Linked to Preeclampsia Preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening form of high blood pressure during pregnancy, can run in families, a new study shows. If untreated, preeclampsia can damage the mother’s liver or kidneys, deprive the fetus of oxygen, and cause maternal seizures (eclampsia). Sons and daughters born from … [Read more...]

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Helps PreemiesReported January 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows preterm infant girls who received a high intake of dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, had improvements in their neurodevelopment. Infants who receive an inadequate supply of nutrients during the newborn period are at risk for developmental disorders. DHA … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women Need Flu ProtectionReported September 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Both the seasonal flu and the swine flu are spreading fast across the United States. Pregnant women are at a greater risk of the flu’s harmful effects. Experts say mothers-to-be should take precautions to protect themselves. The H1N1 (swine) flu is caused by a virus. The typical body … [Read more...]

Russia: 64% of Pregnancies End in Abortion Reported October 01, 2008 ST. PETERSBURG, September 31, 2008 (LifeSIteNews.com) – Alarmingly high abortion rates in Russia are leaving an increasing number of women infertile, said Marina Tarasova, deputy head of the St. Petersburg Research Institute For Gynecology and Obstetrics of the Russian Academy of … [Read more...]

Scientists Create Monkey Stem CellsReported December 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The successful creation of the first induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell line from adult monkey skin may have important implications for direct reprogramming capabilities across different species. Previous studies have shown that induction of four key transcription factors can reprogram … [Read more...]

Four abortion clinics raided in BarcelonaNovember 26, 2007 A Civil Guard swoop on clinics in Barcelona arrested six people on Monday, in a case which is investigating alleged illegal abortions. El Mundo names the four clinics searched as the TBC, Emece, Ginemedex and Fundación Morón, which are all in the Tres Torres area of the … [Read more...]

Fewer expectant mothers report drinking while pregnant   Reported January 21, 2009 Fewer than one in ten pregnant women in Sweden report drinking alcohol when asked by maternity clinics, a new survey shows. Maja and Lukas top popular names list in Sweden (19 Jan 09)Physio cautioned for ovary examination (22 Dec 08) Sweden … [Read more...]

The Dos and Don'ts of Eating During PregnancyReported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to conception may determine the offspring’s health much later in life, according to a group of new studies. These studies demonstrate maternal nutrition, protein intake and level of fat in the diet may cause changes in the developing fetus … [Read more...]

Abortion does not harm mental health, says study Reported 18 August, 2008 Women do not put their mental health at risk by having an abortion, according to an authoritative study that will undermine the campaign to tighten the UK's abortion laws. A comprehensive review of research by the American Psychological Association (APA), one of the world's most … [Read more...]

Pregnant women 'okay to exercise' Reported September 24, 2007 Women can safely participate in moderate activity during pregnancy unless they have experienced complications, an obstetrics expert has said. Andrew Shennan, professor of obstetrics at baby charity Tommy's, recommends that pregnant women take steps to maintain their … [Read more...]

Unused Embryo DilemmaReported December 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Currently there are about 500,000 frozen, stored embryos in the United States. The debate about what to do with a frozen embryo after a couple is finished having children may be more complicated than it appears. In the largest study of its kind, 1,000 fertility patients shed light on the dilemmas … [Read more...]

IVF with donor eggs less successful in black womenReported May 08, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Outcomes of in vitro fertilization (IVF) using donated eggs vary by race and ethnic background, investigators said this week at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists in Chicago. The research team, headed by Dr. Tarun Jain at Chicago … [Read more...]

Disappointment with a baby's gender is a struggle few moms talk aboutReported November 10, 2009 LAS VEGAS — My good friend just found out she is pregnant with a boy. It is her first child, and instead of celebrating the good news, she cried during her ultrasound. That's because she really wanted a girl. Good mothers are supposed to say they are happy with a boy or a girl, … [Read more...]

Woman’s Diet Linked to Child’s Puberty Reported June 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A woman’s diet during pregnancy could have an impact on when her child goes through puberty. A new report from New Zealand finds a high fat diet during pregnancy and while a woman is nursing may cause early puberty in her children. That could lead to obesity when they get older. The study … [Read more...]

Early Babies: How Soon is too Soon? Reported June 02, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's becoming a common trend: women choosing to deliver their babies early for convenience. Traditionally, the thought was anytime after 37 weeks was OK to deliver. However, recent research may have mothers and their doctors thinking twice before choosing to deliver before 40 weeks. … [Read more...]

Exercise in pregnancy linked to fatal raised blood pressure condition Reported December 02, 2008 The results of a study involving more than 85,000 pregnant women surprised researchers as it was thought exercise would have a beneficial effect. Pregnant women are recommended to take 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per day and the latest … [Read more...]

Fetal Cocaine Exposure has Lasting Effects Reported April 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cocaine abuse by young women of childbearing age is a growing problem. Now, a new study done on monkeys indicates babies exposed to cocaine in the womb may have long lasting brain changes -- especially males. The research showed adult male monkeys who were exposed to cocaine in the womb … [Read more...]

More U.S., French Couples Traveling Abroad For Cheaper Fertility Treatment 08 August, 2007 Many U.S. women are traveling abroad for cheaper fertility treatments, while many French couples are seeking more accessible egg donors abroad, the AP/North County Times reports. In France, fertility treatment is available at no cost; however, the government has … [Read more...]

Good News for Preterm Babies Reported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research may offer hope for extremely preterm infants. Advances in medical interventions have resulted in higher survival rates for extremely preterm infants. In a study of more than 1,000 extremely preterm infants born in Sweden, researchers found encouraging data on live birth and survival … [Read more...]

Fish Advisories may do More Harm Than Good Reported October 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say government advisories warning women of childbearing age about mercury exposure from fish consumption could be doing a lot more harm than good. Joshua Cohen, Ph.D., from the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, says, "Fish … [Read more...]

Infertility clinics to be regulatedMar 27 [Health News] New Delhi, Mar 27 : Children born through use of donor egg or sperms will not have right to know the identity of their genetic parents and a child born to a single woman through artifical insemination would be considered legitimate, according to guidelines being mulled by Union … [Read more...]

Passive smoking increases sleep disturbance among pregnant women. 8 November, 2007 WESTCHESTER, Ill. Pregnant women exposed to passive smoking are more likely to have sleep disturbances such as subjective insufficient sleep, difficulty in initiating sleep, short sleep duration, and snoring loudly or breathing … [Read more...]

Post-Partum Depression More Common After Boys BornReported February 14, 2008 A new study says giving birth to a boy is more likely to lower a woman's quality of life and raises her risk of post-partum depression. A team from Univesite Nancy 2 in France found one-third of women had PPD four to eight weeks after giving birth. Three-quarters of those with depression had … [Read more...]

Harvard experts tout fertility dietReported November 12, 2007 NEW YORK - Women trying to get pregnant could boost their chances by adopting a "fertility diet" high in nuts and avocados while cutting down on coffee and alcohol, according to U.S researchers. Boston-based researchers found the majority of cases of infertility due to ovulation disorders in otherwise healthy … [Read more...]

Microbes Protect Against Future AllergiesReported December 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A pregnant woman's exposure to microbes may protect her unborn child from developing allergies later in life. Researchers in Marburg, Germany found exposure to environmental bacteria triggered a mild inflammatory response in pregnant mice that rendered their offspring resistant to … [Read more...]

Heavy women likelier to become pregnant while on the pill, study finds Dec. 29, 2004 Women who are overweight or obese are more likely to get pregnant while taking birth control pills than women of normal weight, new research finds.In the group of women studied, 5 percent of overweight women taking the pill got … [Read more...]