Monthly Archives: September 2016
More 5-star reviews
“The best people and service.” “We can’t say enough about the staff here. Never did we feel that we were ‘just a patient.’ They always made us feel comfortable and answered any questions we had.” “The staff at RSCNJ was … Continue reading
Tune in: 4 new podcasts
We’ve added four new podcasts to our list of more than a dozen informative recordings that you can listen to at any time. Dr. William Ziegler discuss fertility insurance and how weight affects infertility. Dr. Alan Martinez talks about the … Continue reading
3 steps to preventing preterm birth
Up to one-quarter of preterm births might be prevented if women paid attention to three risk factors that are under their control, new research suggests. Those three factors are: spacing pregnancies well, beginning at a healthy weight and gaining the … Continue reading
Are MRIs safe during first trimester?
Yes, they are, according to a new study out of Canada. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1.4 million births in the Canadian province of Ontario between 2003 and 2015, to compare women who had first-trimester magnetic resonance imaging, or … Continue reading
Flu shots help you—and your newborn
Flu shot time is here, but that doesn’t include newborns and infants younger than six months of age, for whom flu shots are not approved. But moms-to-be can still help their newborns avoid the flu, because a flu shot during … Continue reading
Two new books discuss assisted reproduction
In case you missed it, the New York Times Book Review recently reviewed two new books that discuss infertility and assisted reproduction. “Avalanche: A Love Story,” by Julia Leigh, and “The Art of Waiting: On Fertility, Medicine and Motherhood,” by Belle … Continue reading
Padma Lakshmi talks about her struggle with endometriosis
Padma Lakshmi, an author, actress, model, and Emmy-nominated host and executive producer of the hit TV show Top Chef, endured a 23-year struggle to find relief from endometriosis. From her teen years into adulthood, she suffered with severe monthly cramping, shooting … Continue reading
Antibacterial soap? You can skip it, FDA says
As cold and flu season approaches, we all need to be aware of the germs that cause these infections—and how to prevent spreading them. For years, companies have been marketing antibacterial soaps as a way to reduce your risk of … Continue reading
Best way to quit smoking
A new study has confirmed that using nicotine patches or the drug Zyban (bupropion) helps pregnant women quit smoking before and after they give birth. “In public health terms, these results are significant because one in five pregnant women smokes,” said … Continue reading
Diet during pregnancy linked to ADHD
Researchers have found that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy could influence a child’s risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A new study suggests that a high-fat, high-sugar diet can affect the function of a gene called IGF2 that helps steer fetal … Continue reading
