Fertility & Pregnancy

Two children should be limit, says green guru Reported February 07, 2009 COUPLES who have more than two children are being “irresponsible” by creating an unbearable burden on the environment, the government’s green adviser has warned. Jonathon Porritt, who chairs the government’s Sustainable Development Commission, says curbing population … [Read more...]

In Vitro Fertilization and Birth Defects Reported December 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows babies conceived through in vitro fertilization have a slightly higher risk of major birth defects. The study, headed by Brad Van Voorhis, M.D., the F.K. "Ted" Chapler Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology in the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women With Bowel Disease Face Higher RisksReported March 20, 2009 FRIDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease have an elevated risk of developing adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes, according to research published in the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Geoffrey C. Nguyen, M.D., Ph.D., of the … [Read more...]

Epilepsy Drug & AutismReported December 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The cause of autism remains a mystery to the medical community, but researchers have found a link between an epilepsy drug and an increased risk of a child developing autism. A new study shows women who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may significantly increase their unborn baby’s … [Read more...]

Gene Linked to Early Menopause Reported May 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Scientists have identified genetic factors that influence the age at which a woman experiences menopause, and they said the discovery could eventually help improve fertility treatments. Dutch researchers analyzed data from nine international studies that involved more than 10,000 menopausal women. … [Read more...]

Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Diabetes Risk Thu Dec 30 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who smoke face a higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy -- a condition known as gestational diabetes -- according to a new study Previous studies have linked smoking … [Read more...]

Herbal Medicines for Menopause?Reported January 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money. A new article in the Drug and Therapies Bulletin (DTB) says there is no strong evidence either way for several herbal medicines taken to relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms. Herbal remedies like black … [Read more...]

Air pollutants linked to chromosome damage in the foetus Feb 16 [Health India]: Washington, Feb 16 : A new study has revealed that exposure of expectant mothers to combustion-related urban air pollution may alter the structure of babies' chromosomes while in the womb. … [Read more...]

Unsafe abortions, a silent scourge Reported May 18, 2008 Savita Joglekar, a mother of two, didn't realise what she was getting into when she visited a local dai (midwife) in her village in Maharashtra, to abort an unwanted pregnancy. The dai gave her a bitter concoction and an abdominal massage and told her to return later. The next day, after … [Read more...]

Fertility centre offers women egg-freezing serviceReported February 11, 2008 Dubai: Women in the UAE can now wait to marry Mr Right instead of settling for Mr Right Now, without compromising their fertility. The Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre (DGFC), under the Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services, recently added freezing eggs to their list of services. … [Read more...]

Maternal Obesity Heightens Risk of Birth DefectsReported August 07, 2007 TUESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Women who were obese before they became pregnant had a higher risk of having babies with certain birth defects, including missing limbs, malformed hearts and underdeveloped spinal cords, a new study found. But the researchers cautioned that overweight women planning … [Read more...]

Feds to study chemicals in pregnant women, babiesReported November 21, 2007 The Canadian government is launching a $3.9-million study to track the environmental chemicals to which pregnant women and their babies are exposed. The government also reiterated its commitment to high-priority "substance management" through ongoing reporting by manufacturers, importers and … [Read more...]

Native Tongue Begins in the WombReported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies may begin learning their first language before they're born. Cry patterns recognized among infants born in different cultures suggest babies begin learning elements of their first language while still in the womb. In a study of 60 healthy newborns, half were born into French speaking … [Read more...]

Noninvasive Approach to Prenatal TestingReported September 21, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals it may be possible to test for genetic diseases and monitor fetal development in the womb in a non-invasive way. Researchers from Tufts University in Boston report the current way to diagnose a genetic disease in the womb requires an invasive procedure, as does … [Read more...]

New Study From Norway Substantiates Link Between Abortion and Depression Reported August 07, 2008 Oslo, Norway (LifeNews.com) -- New research from Norway substantiates previous studies showing a link between abortion and mental health problems such as depression. This new research, conducted by Dr. Willy Pedersen, was recently published in the … [Read more...]

Pre-pregnancy diabetes tied to more birth defects Reported July 30, 2008 ATLANTA (AP) — Diabetic women who get pregnant are three to four times more likely to have a child with birth defects than other women, according to new government research. The study is the largest of its kind, and provides the most detailed information to date on types of birth defects that befall … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Q & A Reported July 31, 2006 RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Weight gain and mood swings are two signs of pregnancy that most of us know about. But there are less obvious changes you may go through, and your doctor might not even tell you about them. … [Read more...]

Quick, Safe, Accurate Endometriosis DiagnosisReported August 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Finally, there is a quick, accurate test for endometriosis that does not require hospitalization and surgery. Researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, and Mu'tah University in Karak, Jordan, have discovered they can take a small sample of the endometrium (the lining of the … [Read more...]

Pregnant women who use mobile phones are 'more likely to have children with behavioural problems', say scientists Reported May 19, 2008 Pregnant women who use mobile phones are more likely to have children with behavioural problems, a shocking study has found. Using handsets just two or three times a day is enough to raise the risk of hyperactivity … [Read more...]

Simultaneous Surgery for Colon, Liver Cancer Has Benefits, Study SaysMarch 19, 2007 A single surgery to remove malignant tumors from both the colon and liver is a better choice in some cases than separate operations, new research has found. Scientists from the Duke University Medical Center reported to the annual meeting of the … [Read more...]

Researcher: Test-tube babies not at greater health risk than normal babies Reported July 08, 2008 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - More evidence is emerging that babies conceived in test tubes might be just as healthy as normal babies, researchers said Tuesday.   Two studies presented at a meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology found that … [Read more...]

Training Reduces Pregnancy Complications Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It can be difficult to get doctors to change what they are used to doing, but new research says it can be done. Study authors say an intensive educational program for physicians and midwives in Argentina and Uruguay dramatically reduced incidences of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum … [Read more...]

Health warning to women over fertility tourism Reported September 19, 2008 The NHS is having to pick up the pieces of couples travelling abroad for treatment where they often return pregnant with twins or triplets. Multiple pregnancies are the biggest risk of fertility treatment and the chances of high blood pressure, admission to hospital, premature … [Read more...]

Water Aerobics and PregnancyReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pregnant mothers who take water aerobics classes during pregnancy may reduce their need for pain medication during labor. A team of researchers from at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil, investigated the effects of water aerobics classes on a group of 71 expectant mothers. … [Read more...]

Eating Apples During Pregnancy May Protect Newborns From Asthma Reported January 06, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- A new study showed that pregnant women who often eat apples during their pregnancy may protect their newborns from asthma. Quoting the study conducted by Dutch researchers, China's Xinhua news agency reported that women who consumed more than four … [Read more...]

Young Ovarian Cancer Patients Can Preserve FertilityReported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease, a new study finds. Although ovarian cancer occurs most often in older women, up to 17 percent of ovarian … [Read more...]

Epilepsy Drug may Cause Birth Defects Reported March 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children exposed to the epilepsy drug sodium valproate while in the womb have lower verbal IQs than children exposed to other epilepsy drugs or no epilepsy drugs in the womb, according to a new study. Researchers in Britain studied … [Read more...]

Folic Acid Reduces Risk of Preterm Birth Reported May 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) May 13, 2009 -- Women who want to reduce their risk for having a premature baby might want to consider taking folic acid supplements before conception. A new study reveals the supplement was associated with a significant reduction in preterm births. There are currently no effective methods … [Read more...]

Gene Mutation Linked to Fertility Problems Reported May 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A genetic mutation may be responsible for some cases of premature ovarian failure, report United States and Chinese researchers. Their study of 100 Chinese women with the condition implicated mutations in a gene called FIGLA, which helps to control the differentiation of egg cells in … [Read more...]

Herbicide Zaps Weeds and Fertility Reported May 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The herbicide atrazine, which is already a possible cause of sexual abnormalities in frogs and fish, has now been found to affect humans as well. Atrazine is the most common weed killer used in the United States. It's used on corn and sorghum fields as well as suburban lawns and gardens. … [Read more...]