Fertility & Pregnancy

Premature birth tied to later behavioral problems Reported December 17, 2009 NEW YORK - Children who were born prematurely and at a very low weight may have an increased risk of certain behavior problems and symptoms of depression and anxiety, research suggests. As the survival rates of very preterm newborns have improved in recent years, studies have … [Read more...]

Earlier Vaccination Saves Babies’ Lives Reported November 05, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A simple shift in your baby’s vaccination schedule may protect him or her from an increasingly dangerous disease. New research shows administering the pertussis, or whooping cough, vaccine to infants two weeks earlier than is customary may significantly reduce infant … [Read more...]

Exercise Can Help Moms-to-be Stop Smoking Reported September 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here’s a healthy way for pregnant women to stop smoking -- start moving. Two new studies from the University of London find exercise can help pregnant women kick the habit. In both trials, researchers looked at women 12 to 20 weeks into their pregnancy who were over age 18 and … [Read more...]

Fertility Treatments: Pros and Cons Reported May 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Moms thinking about conceiving using fertility treatments should weigh the pros and cons more carefully, new research suggests. Two recent studies provide conflicting answers on whether or not assisted reproductive technology and frozen embryos leads to healthy babies. One study showed twins born … [Read more...]

Memory problems after pregnancy? Reported February 06, 2008 A woman's memory can be impaired for at least a year after giving birth, says an Australian study in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. But the impact is minimal and mainly affects new or demanding memory tasks, said the researchers, who analysed the findings of 14 … [Read more...]

Glucose Intolerance in Pregnancy Linked to Future Heart Disease Reported August 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy may be an early identifier of women who are at increased risk of heart disease in the future, according to a new Canadian study. As cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Canadian women, it … [Read more...]

Hospital Care for Women Inconsistent Reported June 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals the quality of maternity and cardiac care for women is extremely inconsistent because of large variations among hospitals. HealthGrades, a leading independent healthcare ratings organization, has released it’s fifth annual Women’s Health in American Hospitals study aimed … [Read more...]

India's Legal Abortions Kill 80,000 Women Annually, Local Expert Says December 20, 2007 New Delhi, India (LifeNews.com) -- A medical expert in India says an estimated 80,000 women die from legal abortions there on an annual basis. The figures provide further evidence that abortion does not became safer if legalized, as unlicensed and unregulated … [Read more...]

Insulin Therapy Bad Choice for Preemies Reported November 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests using insulin to control the blood sugar of low-birth-weight infants is not worth the risks. Infants born with a very low birth weight often suffer from hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. The problem is associated with illness and death, and recent studies … [Read more...]

Japan's Obstetrician Shortage Leading To Remote Examinations Using Cell Phones, New York Times ReportsJune 25, 2007 The shortage of practicing obstetricians and the closing of maternity wards in Japan has led some rural cities to adopt a system that examines pregnant women remotely using real-time data transmitted to a physician's cell phone, … [Read more...]

Mom's high fat diet during pregnancy may be key to child's weight issuesReported June 11, 2008 HOUSTON -- (June 11, 2008) -- The notion that you are what you eat may go back even farther – to your mother, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher in a report that appears in the current issue of the Journal of Molecular Endocrinology. "We want to understand the … [Read more...]

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...]

Older Fatherhood Linked to Childhood DiseasesReported October 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A rare form of testicular tumor has provided scientists with new insight into how genetic changes arise in our children and could explain why certain diseases are more common in the children of older fathers. Researchers at the University of Oxford and Copenhagen University … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women at Risk for Restless LegsReported February 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hormone changes in pregnant women put them at a higher risk of restless leg syndrome, a new study shows. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep-related movement disorder where individuals have an irresistible urge to move their legs … [Read more...]

Saving Little Lungs & Lowering CostsReported August 07, 2009 NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost half a million babies are born too early in the United States every year and the cost of caring for them can reach into the millions of dollars. Now a tool used to help adults with sleep apnea is helping preemies breathe easier. Some doctors say the low-cost solution may … [Read more...]

Birth Rates for Older Women Rising -- Report ATLANTA (Reuters)--U.S. women in their 30s and early 40s had higher birth rates in 2003, while births among teenagers fell for the 12th straight year, federal health officials said on Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the rising birth rates among … [Read more...]

Does relaxation during childbirth work?   Reported June 01, 2009 Relaxation and breathing techniques do not reduce the need for drugs during childbirth, a new study indicates. The study from Sweden, which included more than 1,000 women and their partners, found that pre-pregnancy training in breathing, relaxation and … [Read more...]

The Background on Labor ContractionsReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New insight into what happens to the uterus muscles during pregnancy may offer a therapy for preterm labor, the most serious complication of pregnancy in developing countries. During pregnancy, the muscles in the uterus are relatively inactive. When a woman goes into labor, the body is … [Read more...]

Planned relaxation of fertility laws fuels 'designer baby' fears December 21, 2007 A planned relaxation of fertility laws could usher in an era of designer babies, it was claimed last night. Critics said Government proposals to allow genetic experiments on human embryos for the first time will pave the way for genetically modified babies. The … [Read more...]

Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Reported July 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research sheds light on what may be the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Scientists have developed a mouse model and discovered that an imbalance in the brainstem causes SIDS in mice. SIDS is the leading cause of death during the first year of life in developed … [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...]