Monthly Archives: June 2017
“True caring and compassion”
A happy patient of ours had this to say about RSCNJ: “Dr. Martinez and staff are amazing. I can’t imagine having gone through this without the kind, compassionate support of Dr. M and staff. Anyone can go to school and … Continue reading
Warning signs help reduce drinking by pregnant women
You know those signs you see at liquor stores warning you not to drink when pregnant? They work. Drinking by pregnant women is down 11 percent in states like New Jersey and New York requiring point-of-sale warning signs, says a … Continue reading
“Helpful, calming and caring”
Our patients are our best advocates. Here’s what one had to say. “The practice is great. So helpful along every step of the way. Dr. Martinez is very calming and caring. Definitely recommend coming to this practice!” Thank you for … Continue reading
Have you listened to all our podcasts?
We now have more than two dozen podcasts available on our web site to teach you about many of the issues relating to fertility and its treatment. Our physicians, Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinzez, and our physician assistant … Continue reading
Just 10 cigarettes during pregnancy can affect child’s cognitive function
If you think it’s OK to sneak a cigarette or two during pregnancy, think again. Prenatal tobacco exposure is known to have short-term consequences, including preterm birth, low birth weight and subsequent behavioral issues. However, a new study found that … Continue reading
Too little pregnancy weight gain is also unhealthy
Most women know that gaining too much weight during pregnancy is unhealthy for both mom and baby. But new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that gaining too little weight during pregnancy can also be harmful. … Continue reading
“Thanks for the pregnancy—and the glove balloons!”
A happy patient writes: “Thank you for allowing us to become pregnant again! Putting your faith in someone’s hand is hard to do, but Dr. Ziegler makes you feel comfortable and confident! He also always makes my girls laugh when … Continue reading
Wear blue on Friday for Men’s Health Week
The entire month of June is designated Men’s Health Month, and the week leading up to Father’s Day—which is this week—is Men’s Health Week. To promote awareness about the health issues that affect men and boys, the Friday before Father’s … Continue reading
Vitamin D supplements may improve male fertility
New data on the link between vitamin D and fertility reveals that supplementation could help. Vitamin D, a hormone produced by the body through exposure to sunshine or obtained from foods such as fatty fish and egg yolk, helps the … Continue reading
Pregnancy diet high in refined grains could increase child obesity risk
Children born to women with gestational diabetes whose diet included high proportions of refined grains may have a higher risk of obesity by age 7, compared to children born to women with gestational diabetes who ate low proportions of refined … Continue reading
