Monthly Archives: June 2013
Take the pregnancy quiz
How much do you know about preconception health? Take this true/false quiz on womenshealth.gov to find out. Learn why preconception health matters and how to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy.
Does protein improve fertility treatment?
A small study of 120 women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) found that those who ate lots of protein and relatively few carbohydrates were more likely to become pregnant. Two-thirds of women who got at least 25 percent of their … Continue reading
Beauty products: fact and myth
Pregnant women often wonder if beauty products are safe to use. Here, Mary Rosser, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health, Montefiore Medical Center, and assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein … Continue reading
Being a same-sex couple ‘was not an issue at all’
“We’re a same-sex couple, and it was not an issue at all,” says this mother of three. “There was no discrimination.” She and her partner had identical twins in 2008 and a third child in 2011, thanks to Dr. Zeigler … Continue reading
Tweet to beat funding cuts
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) asks anyone interested in reproductive health to help them let Congress know how they feel about proposed budget cuts: “ASRM is particularly concerned about drastic cuts to the National Institutes of Health and … Continue reading
Facing Father’s Day
With Mother’s Day just behind us, and Father’s Day approaching, many couples who have struggled with infertility feel sadness around this time of year. The Center for Reproductive Psychology says these feelings are normal. And there are things you can do…
We’re now part of the Attain Fertility Network
Last month we joined the Attain Fertility® Network, and now we can offer our patients the Attain® IVF Programs, saving them up to 40% off the cost of IVF treatment. This gives IVF patients “access to a program that helps … Continue reading
Beware pesticides
With spring here, the annual battle to control weeds is raging. But if you’re thinking of having children, take care when using pesticides. A recent study found that heavy use of the world’s most popular herbicide, Roundup, could be linked … Continue reading
Pregnancy & your feet
University of Iowa researchers have confirmed what women have long suspected: pregnancy permanently changes the size and shape of their feet. And that may affect future musculoskeletal disorders, like arthritis. Flat feet are a common problem for pregnant women, possibly … Continue reading
In June, go blue for men
June has been designated Men’s Health Month and is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. Help encourage the men in your life to be healthy by wearing blue. The … Continue reading
