Fertility & Pregnancy

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 & 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...]

Hope for women with infertility problems in UAEReported February 01, 2008 DUBAI — Women with infertility problems will now be able to take advantage of newer methods of treatment being offered by the Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre. Dr Husnia Gargash, consultant gynaecologist and director of the centre, said from February 1, women will be able to store their ‘eggs’ … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of MedsReported February 01, 2008 FRIDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- During pregnancy, asthmatic women should continue to use their asthma medication in the lowest dose possible to manage symptoms. So recommends a new Practice Bulletin just released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The … [Read more...]

Sex and age affect access to critical careReported November 15, 2007 Women are less likely than men to be treated in intensive care units and to receive the life-supporting treatments provided there, and as a result are more likely to die during a critical illness, according to a new Canadian study. The research, published online yesterday by the Canadian Medical … [Read more...]

Mother Love Eases Preemies' Pain Reported April 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For kids of all ages, cuddling with mom can cure any pain. Cuddling up with mom can even make all the difference in the world to a premature infant faced with a painful procedure. Canadian researchers who compared pain scores among preemies undergoing painful heel pricks to take blood find those … [Read more...]

Alcohol Binges Early In Pregnancy Increase Risk Of Infant Oral Clefts Reported August 01, 2008 ScienceDaily (Aug. 1, 2008) — A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, shows that pregnant women who binge drink early in their pregnancy increase the likelihood … [Read more...]

Women’s Fertility Can Be Affected By Over-Exercising Reported November 10, 2009 A Norwegian study implies that over-exercising can affect women’s fertility. According to the study, while limited exercise definitely gives health benefits, too much of it could rob the body of adequate energy required for a successful pregnancy. The researchers from … [Read more...]

Predicting a Common Pregnancy Complication Reported April 18, 2005 CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Preeclampsia is a sudden and potentially fatal complication that strikes about 5 percent of pregnant women in America. There's no cure now, but a new study has uncovered some common risk … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Slows HIV ProgressionReported September 24, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Contrary to popular belief, new research reveals pregnancy in women with HIV may actually slow the progression to full-blown AIDS. Until treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) became commonplace, many women living with HIV or AIDS were advised against pregnancy, as it … [Read more...]

Prenatal Multivitamins Reduce Birth Risks Reported June 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Currently, the World Health Organization recommends iron-folic acid supplements to pregnant women. New research recommends that a prenatal multimicronutrient may also offer increased benefits to a baby, lowering the risk of low birth weight. The most common cause of global infant … [Read more...]

Russia and the Birth Rates in the Country Reported February 05, 2008 Declining population is one of the biggest problems of modern Russia. Mr. Putin said falling birth rates and the rise in mortality made Russia’s demographic situation “critical”.   He outlined a national program to encourage women to have more children, pledging more state help. At … [Read more...]

Single Embryo Transfers Better than Double? December 2, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Women opting to undergo a single embryo transfer instead of a double embryo transfer during in vitro fertilization can decrease the chance of multiple births without substantially lowering live births, according to a new study.Researchers in Sweden studied 661 women … [Read more...]

Spring-Loaded Birth Control Reported March 28, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Each year, about 700,000 women will have their tubes tied to prevent pregnancy. The procedure is highly effective but can be tough on patients. Now, an easier approach gives some women the same benefits without surgery. Sherry … [Read more...]

Stress and class 'have major impact' on premature birth July 20, 2007 Class, education, age, income and a stressful job all play a major role in premature labour, according to a European study. The EUROPOP survey of 16,000 women in 17 European countries shows that a woman is 100% more likely to go into premature labour if she is of low … [Read more...]

Treat Gestational Diabetes to Reduce Birth ProblemsReported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes resulted in fewer cesarean sections and other serious birthing problems associated with larger than average babies, according to a study conducted in part at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. "This study is … [Read more...]

Improved detection could prevent stillbirths Reported September 24, 2007 Many stillbirths could be prevented if doctors were able to spot restricted foetal growth, in which babies fail to reach their expected size in the womb, researchers have said. A ten-year study by the NHS's Perinatal Institute is set to reveal that the … [Read more...]

Weight Gain During Pregnancy Reported November 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may be harder on your baby than you think. A new report from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research shows those extra pounds can nearly double the risk of having a heavy baby. The study looked at more than 40,000 women who gave birth in … [Read more...]

Flu shot in pregnancy benefits baby Reported November 01, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Pregnant women who get flu shots will have bigger and healthier babies, studies show. Flu shot in pregnancy will also help prevent preterm births and reduce rates of hospitalization for newborns, according to the studies presented at this week's annual meeting of the Infectious … [Read more...]