Monthly Archives: August 2017
Breast-feeding good for mom’s heart health
Women who breast-feed their babies may have a slightly lower risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke decades later, a large new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 290,000 women in China, those who breast-fed were 10 percent … Continue reading
Diet can lower C-section, diabetes odds
It is well known that eating a healthy diet and exercising during pregnancy is good for the developing baby. But a new analysis of 36 studies including a total of more than 12,500 women suggests these behaviors are also good … Continue reading
Sperm counts declining worldwide!
According to a study in the July 25 issue of the journal Human Reproduction Update, male reproductive health is in serious decline. Sperm counts in Western countries have decreased by an average 52 percent between 1973 and 2011, while total sperm … Continue reading
Scientists modify genes of embryos
A team of researchers in Portland, Oregon has carried out the first known attempt at genetically modifying human embryos in the United States. According to an article in the MIT Technology Review, researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University successfully … Continue reading
A review filled with exclamation points!!!
An exuberant patient of ours had this to say about her experience with RSCNJ. “I have recently started working with Dr. Zeigler and he has been GREAT! He is extremely patient and down to earth! So far I have nothing … Continue reading
Stroke risk higher in women with preeclampsia
We recently told you about new recommendations calling for vigilant blood pressure screening in pregnant women. New research shows just how important that screening may be. Although pregnancy-related stroke is rare, women with preeclampsia are at higher risk of stroke … Continue reading
Asthma in pregnancy raises risk of asthma for child
According to a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, women with uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy are more likely to have children that develop asthma at an early age. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases … Continue reading
Welcome our new physician, Dr. Virginia Mensah
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Virginia Mensah has joined the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey as our newest specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Mensah is a devoted physician, committed to providing excellent medical and surgical … Continue reading
Moms on antidepressants likely won’t hurt babies
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found an elevated risk of intellectual disability (ID) in children born to mothers treated with antidepressants, but the risk was not statistically significant and is likely … Continue reading
“We love Dr. Ziegler and the staff”
Our patients often post wonderful reviews of our care. Here are two recent posts. “We love Dr. Ziegler and staff. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Since my first visit they have felt like family and helped us throughout this … Continue reading
