Monthly Archives: February 2017
Low-dose aspirin may prevent recurrent miscarriage: Study
A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found that taking a daily low-dose aspirin could help prevent a recurrence of miscarriage. The treatment appears to help boost live births in women with high levels of inflammation … Continue reading
Fish oil during pregnancy may cut asthma risk in child
A new clinical trial suggests that women who take fish oil during their third trimester of pregnancy might cut their children’s risk of developing asthma by as much as one-third. The fish oil dose was high, with fatty acid levels … Continue reading
Pelvic inflammatory disease related to number of sexual partners
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an often symptomless infection of the reproductive system, poses long-term threats to fertility, including ectopic pregnancy, when an embryo implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. A new report has found that about 2.5 … Continue reading
Study finds obese men can impair couple’s fertility too
Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their normal weight counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health that appear in Human … Continue reading
Have a happy Valentine’s Day—but go easy on the chocolate
Valentine’s Day may be a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, but if you’re pregnant or nursing, don’t go overboard. Along with the empty sugar and calories, chocolate contains caffeine. Caffeine can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, … Continue reading
Thanks for a great review
A patient of ours shares her experiences: “I was referred to The Reproductive Science Center of NJ by my OBGYN. My husband and I knew at our consultation that we would be in good hands. We began our journey a … Continue reading
Does day or month of delivery affect birth outcomes?
In a study to be presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, in Houston, Texas, researchers found that “the weekend effect” does correlate with poorer delivery outcomes—but not enough to worry about. The “July effect” does not seem … Continue reading
“I would recommend RSCNJ to anyone!”
A new mom we helped writes: “This is a little late as my son is now 8 months old, but better late than never right! Dr. Ziegler was phenomenal from beginning to end. Along with the rest of his staff … Continue reading
Podcast discusses the role of a gestational carrier
When a woman cannot carry a healthy pregnancy, she can turn to a gestational carrier. This surrogate who carries a pregnancy created from the egg and sperm of the parents. The eggs (oocytes) of the biological mother are inseminated with … Continue reading
Are fish safe to eat when pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes—most fish, anyway, according to new guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The guidelines are intended to help women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – as well as breastfeeding mothers … Continue reading
