Monthly Archives: May 2013
A dream comes true
VIDEO: “It was an emotional journey, but everyone was amazingly comforting,” says this new mom after two years of treatments that led to the birth of her baby girl.
A new approach to breastfeeding
Research continually proves that breastfeeding is best for both newborns and their moms. But researchers at the University of California San Francisco recently found that giving small amounts of formula—a practice known as early limited formula, or ELF—in the first … Continue reading
That darn cat
Your cat brings you a lot of joy, but she can also carry a dangerous parasite. Most people are unaffected if they catch it, but in some people the parasite causes a disease called toxoplasmosis. This disease is especially dangerous … Continue reading
Vitamin D & uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus that often cause pain and bleeding in premenopausal women and are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States, are less likely to develop in women with enough vitamin D in their … Continue reading
Consider the alternatives
Many couples wonder if alternative medicine treatments, in the form of vitamins and mineral supplements, might help improve male fertility. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the evidence is still limited on whether — or how … Continue reading
POI: an overview
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is the term used to describe when a woman’s ovaries stop working normally before she reaches the age of 40. It’s not the same as early or premature menopause. Many women with POI do not get … Continue reading
Nothing to sneeze at
Spring brings many wonderful things, but allergies aren’t one of them. If you’re pregnant and have allergies or asthma, it’s important to keep your symptoms under control. But are your medicines safe to take while pregnant? Find answers here from … Continue reading
A new vaccine for pregnant women
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics have released new vaccine guidelines for 2013. One change is a recommendation for women to receive a dose of the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine with each … Continue reading
No link between fertility meds, ovarian cancer
Good news on the research front: A new study published in the April 2, 2013, online edition of Fertility and Sterility finds no link between fertility medications and increased risk of ovarian cancer. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, … Continue reading
Morning sickness treatment, reborn
A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness. The drug, once called Bendectin, was believed to have caused birth defects, but … Continue reading
