Fertility & Pregnancy

Extra Choline During Pregnancy Enhances Memory In Offspring Reported June 22, 2010 ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 1998) — DURHAM, N.C. -- Pregnant rats fed extra doses of an essential nutrient called choline produced offspring whose brain circuits were "wired" to learn and remember far more efficiently than offspring without the supplement, according to … [Read more...]

FDA panel recommends approval of 5-day 'morning after' pill Reported June 21, 2010 A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel Thursday recommended that the agency approve a "morning after" pill that is effective for five days after unprotected sex, providing an alternative to existing drugs that can be used only for three days. The agency is … [Read more...]

Beautiful Weight Gain During Pregnancy Reported June 21, 2010 Doctors say that that number one reason why pregnant women should gain weight is to support the nutritional needs of the growing fetus inside her. Since food intake is the number one source of all nutrition in the body, pregnant women should keep on eating especially during the first … [Read more...]

FDA panel recommends against drug for increasing women's libido Reported June 21, 2010 A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel Friday recommended unanimously against the agency's approval of the drug flibanserin, which is designed to boost women's libido. The panel said the drug's efficacy is not great enough to outweigh the side effects, … [Read more...]

The Effects Of Estrogen Dominance For Women Reported June 04, 2010 Chances are good that you have never heard of estrogen dominance, but it’s a major health hazard for women over 40. In the correct balance, estrogen provides anti-inflammatory properties and protects our health in many ways. However, an imbalance in which there is an excess of … [Read more...]

Report: Yoga Safe For Pregnant Women Reported June 04, 2010 According to a recent report issued by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the benefits of yoga can considerably outweigh the risks for pregnant women who take part in the fitness alternative under proper supervision. "Women who are expecting can benefit greatly from … [Read more...]

FDA Considering Viagra For Women Reported June 04, 2010 The FDA's Health Drugs Advisory Committee has announced it will consider approval of a Viagra-like drug for women. If approved, Flibanserin will be the first FDA-approved drug to boost sexual arousal in women. In trials, Flibanserin failed to treat symptoms of depression, which was its … [Read more...]

Natural compound shown to relieve menopause symptoms Reported June 04, 2010 Taiwanese scientists have discovered that a component found in soybeans may be useful in promoting better health during menopause. The research, conducted at the National Chiayi University in Taiwan, suggests that the compounds called soy aglycons of isoflavone (SAI) may … [Read more...]

Difficult conception tied to higher pregnancy risks Reported May 19, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High-risk pregnancies are more likely in women who have difficulty getting pregnant, with or without help from hi-tech fertility treatments, new research finds. The risks should be considered during pregnancy care of "subfertile" women … [Read more...]

Mom's depression doesn't affect kids' growth Reported May 06, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young children whose mothers have long-lasting postpartum depression do not seem to suffer any ill effects on their growth and weight gain, new research suggests. In theory, mothers' depression, particularly if it's lasting, could impair … [Read more...]

The Connection Between Infertility and Depression Reported May 24, 2010 A former Food Network personality, Juan-Carlos Cruz, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and solicitation to commit murder. According to the Los Angeles Times, sources say that Cruz and his wife have infertility and that the alleged murder for hire … [Read more...]

Perchlorate not tied to pregnancy thyroid problems Reported May 14, 2010 (Reuters Health) - Everyday exposure to perchlorate, an industrial chemical found in drinking water and a range of foods, may not impair thyroid function in pregnant women, a new study suggests. "Our data are reassuring," lead researcher Dr. Elizabeth N. Pearce, of … [Read more...]

H1N1: A Serious Threat to Pregnant Women Reported May 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows the H1N1 virus may be particularly dangerous for pregnant women. In fact, expecting women who contract the virus are at a greater risk for complications such as fetal distress, premature delivery, emergency C-sections and even fetal … [Read more...]

Alcohol in pregnancy may boost child's leukemia risk Reported May 06, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drink alcohol while pregnant raise the risk that their child will develop a rare type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, a new study suggests. In a pooled analysis of data from published studies, … [Read more...]

Bring back vaginal birth after C-section, study says Reported May 24, 2010 Deaths and severe complications in pregnancy and childbirth are increasing in the United States, according to an article, "Rising Maternal Mortality Rate Cases Alarm, Calls for Action," published Sunday in the Los Angeles Times. Experts on maternal health … [Read more...]

Teen pregnancy rates fall in Canada: studyReported May 26, 2010 TORONTO — A new study on teen pregnancy finds the teen birth-abortion rate has fallen in Canada over a 10-year period, to a greater extent than in the United States and parts of the United Kingdom. The rate declined almost 37 per cent in Canada from 1996 to 2006, compared to drops of 25 per cent in the … [Read more...]

Study Says, Birth Control Pill might Lower Sexual Drive in WomenReported May 11, 2010 It is a report on the development of society's outlook towards sex when you compare the concerns, which were hoisted regarding the birth control pill 50 years back, when it was backed up by the Food and Drug … [Read more...]

Dads Get the Baby Blues Too Reported May 20, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It is well known that new mothers sometimes suffer prenatal and postpartum depression, with negative personal, family, and child developmental impact, but depression among new fathers has received little attention. Researchers have found that about 10 percent of fathers … [Read more...]

Preventing HIV Transmission From Mother to Baby Reported May 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have developed a new way to package medications for HIV-positive mothers in developing countries, which could help prevent their newborn babies from also getting the disease. The inexpensive, easy-to-use system developed by biomedical engineers … [Read more...]

Drinking While Pregnant Puts Babies At Risk for Cancer Reported May 06, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may be putting their unborn child at risk for a rare form of cancer. Each year, about 700 children are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to Julie Ross, Ph.D., director of the division … [Read more...]

Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Female Sexual Dysfunction Reported May 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women taking hormonal contraceptives were at highest risk of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), while women taking non-hormonal contraceptives were at lowest risk for FSD -- lower than women not using any contraceptive. "Sexual problems can … [Read more...]

Multiple births to cash-strapped IVF mums on rise   Reported May 02, 2010 TWIN and triplet birth rates are set to rise as more Australian women undergoing IVF ask doctors to implant multiple embryos to reduce the cost of fertility treatment. Specialists say cuts to the Medicare rebate have pushed up patient costs by about $1500 for each … [Read more...]

Morning sickness linked to parents   Reported May 01, 2010 Women whose mothers experienced severe morning sickness are three times more likely to develop the condition in their own pregnancy, research has suggested. Serious sickness affects up to 2% of pregnancies, meaning thousands of women in the UK suffer each year. The condition … [Read more...]

Study: Vitamin D Vital for Pregnant Women Reported May 03, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy is not only safe for mother and baby, it can also prevent preterm infections, labor and births.   According to lead author Carol L. Wagner, MD, pediatric researcher at Medical University of South Carolina, in … [Read more...]

No link between infertility, rare infant cancer: study Reported April 23, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children conceived with the help of infertility treatment are no more likely than those conceived naturally to develop infant leukemia, according to the largest study to date to investigate the relationship. Infant leukemia strikes … [Read more...]

Smokers show lower risk of pregnancy complication Reported April 21, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that women who smoke during pregnancy have a lower risk of a complication called preeclampsia -- in findings that may help shed light on how the condition arises. The results, researchers say, do not in any way … [Read more...]

Bleeding with first baby ups later pregnancy risks Reported April 21, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who bleed early in pregnancy but don't miscarry are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, and this risk carries over to their next pregnancy, according to a large new study from Denmark. The findings suggest that doctors should … [Read more...]

Study: Vitamins C, E don't prevent preeclampsia Reported April 20, 2010 LOS ANGELES — Contrary to the results of earlier studies, large quantities of vitamins C and E do not prevent preeclampsia, high blood pressure and other complications of pregnancy, researchers found in the largest study of the vitamins to date. British … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Alert: DVT Forms in Left Leg Reported March 31, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in pregnant patients is more likely to occur on the left side, and in particular in the left leg. "In nonpregnant patients, DVT, the formation of a blood clot, is most common in the calf veins," Dr. Wee-Shian Chan, of Women's College … [Read more...]

Fit Pregnancy, Fit Babies Reported April 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pregnant women who engage in regular moderate-intensity aerobic exercise will have babies whose birth weight is slightly lower without restricting the development of maternal insulin resistance, which is essential in maintaining nutrient availability to the fetus. … [Read more...]