Fertility & Pregnancy News

New Danger Linked to Smoking During Pregnancy Reported March 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study out of Spain reveals that smoking while pregnant is linked with increased chromosomal abnormalities in fetal cells, which may translate to an increased risk of cancer. Maternal smoking during pregnancy has been proven … [Read more...]

Dramatic rise in Caesarean births Reported June 16, 2008 A dramatic increase in the number of births through Caesarean section has been registered between 1995 and last year, with a jump of 16 per cent. Figures from the National Obstetrics Information System (NOIS) show that the percentage of Caesareans shot up from 15.9 per cent in 1995 … [Read more...]

Obese Pregnant Women: More Doctor Visits Reported April 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Trying to get pregnant, but want to lose a few pounds first? Here’s more motivation: new evidence suggests not only does obesity during pregnancy put a mother and child at a greater risk for health problems, it is also linked to an increase of health care services. In a recent study of … [Read more...]

Parkinson's Disease Linked to Reproductive HistoryReported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests a woman's reproductive history could raise or lower her chances of developing Parkinson's disease. The research examined the records of over 80,000 women who participated in the Women's Health Initiative Observations Study. Researchers discovered women … [Read more...]

Predicting Success With IVF Reported March 15, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who are considering in-vitro fertilization (IVF) may soon be able to opt for a simpler test to see how likely it is the procedure will result in enough eggs to support a pregnancy. According to … [Read more...]

Preserving Fertility in Cancer PatientsReported July 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The vast improvement in cancer treatment and increased survival rates have created a challenge for young cancer patients, since the chemotherapy and radiation treatments that save lives often threaten fertility. Techniques to safeguard fertility, such as freezing eggs for later embryo … [Read more...]

Russian woman gives birth to quintuplets in Oxford Reported November 15, 2007 LONDON (Reuters) - A Russian woman has given birth to five healthy quintuplet girls at an Oxford hospital after defying Russian doctors who suggested she abort some of the foetuses. (Advertisement) "They're very well. All five," Lawrence Impey, a doctor at John Radcliffe … [Read more...]

Treating Gestational Diabetes can Break Childhood Obesity LinkReported August 28, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating gestational diabetes during pregnancy may be one way to lower an unborn baby's risk of becoming later in life. A new study reveals untreated gestational diabetes nearly doubles a child's risk of becoming obese by ages five to seven. When a … [Read more...]

Many Infertile Women Want to Choose Baby's GenderThursday, March 17, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than 2 out of 5 infertile women would use technology that enables them to choose the sex of their unborn babies if it were freely available, a survey shows. Nearly one-half of women who wanted to use sex-selection technology … [Read more...]

UK women using bread, cola, cling film to prevent pregnancy   Reported September 06, 2009 Think bread can be a barrier against pregnancy? Some women in United Kingdom do. Some others think chicken skin and cling film prevent sperms from entering their womb. These are the shocking findings of a survey in UK that explains the high rate of unintended … [Read more...]

Is Permanent Sterilization Permanent? Reported November 18, 2008 MONTVALE, N.J., Nov 18, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Women who have decided that they do not want to ever become pregnant often select permanent sterilization. Patients who opt for hysteroscopic sterilization need to understand that this noninvasive procedure, which offers rapid recovery and return to … [Read more...]

Pregnancy heightens risks of getting flu Reported June 30, 2009 Los Angeles: Flu can be especially dangerous in pregnant women, and especially during the third trimester. The World Health Organisation and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that pregnancy may be a risk factor for contracting H1N1 swine flu, which has reached pandemic … [Read more...]

New combo tool to look at baby's health, heart in the wombReported November 11, 2009 Washington: A maths model will peer into foetal health and heart accurately, giving the unborn baby better chances of survival and a healthy life. Ofer Barnea, biomedical engineer at Tel Aviv University (TAU), with Jacob Bar from the Wolfson Medical Centre has developed a tool that … [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...]

STD Education With Videos Reported June 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Playing a simple video on the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) while people are waiting to be seen in an STD clinic can reduce the prevalence of these conditions. That’s the key finding from investigators who tested a video called “Safe in the City” in clinics in three … [Read more...]