Monthly Archives: June 2015
A breakthrough in fertility treatment?
Researchers are calling it a medical breakthrough: A 27-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy baby conceived from ovarian tissue that had been surgically removed and frozen when she was a child. This procedure could prove to be an important … Continue reading
Don’t cut that cord so soon!
When you are making your birth plan, consider this: It may be wise to wait a bit to cut the umbilical cord. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that waiting just a few minutes to cut the cord may improve … Continue reading
Does baby’s gender affect mother’s risk for diabetes?
Yes, according to data from almost 643,000 Canadian women who had their first child between 2000 and 2010. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, found that women who were carrying a son were more likely to … Continue reading
Stop drinking before you get pregnant
By now, most of us know that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. But a new study finds that drinking alcohol as early as three to four weeks into pregnancy—which is before many women even realize they … Continue reading
More reasons to exercise while pregnant
Nearly all pregnant women can—and should—exercise, because staying active offers a host of benefits to both mother and child. New research out of Canada adds two more. A study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology finds that pregnant women who exercise … Continue reading
It’s guy time
The joke is that men take better care of their cars than their health. But it’s not funny. To help encourage men—and the women who love them—take their health more seriously, Congress has designated June as Men’s Health Month. The … Continue reading
Unlocking the secrets to ovarian disorders
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have solved a long-standing mystery about the origin of one of the cell types that make up the ovary. The team also discovered how ovarian cells share information during development of an ovarian … Continue reading
Can pregnancy cause a stroke?
Yes. Pregnancy is a recognized risk factor for stroke, the third leading cause of death in women. But many women are unaware of the warning signs and symptoms of stroke that are unique to females, a new study from Ohio … Continue reading
Miscarriage: separating fact from fiction
Do you think miscarriages are rare? You’re not alone. Most people think that—and they are wrong. Misconceptions about miscarriages are common, according to a survey of 1,000 adults. Those mistaken beliefs can make miscarriage even more painful for those who … Continue reading
Moms are more highly educated
If you are an older, highly educated woman with children, get this: You are trendy. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data, more and more highly educated women in the U.S. are having children and … Continue reading
