Monthly Archives: September 2017
Two reviews: “Awesome” and “wonderful”
“Dr. Ziegler and his staff were awesome! Every appointment doctor treated me like part of the family and helped me understand every step of the process. His staff was very helpful and respectful. All my emails were responded to in … Continue reading
Sleep disorders linked to preterm birth
Pregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be at risk of delivering their babies before reaching full term, according to an analysis of California births by researchers at UC San Francisco. … Continue reading
PCOS: Prepare, Communicate, Overcome, Support
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects more than 7 million women each year. That’s more than the number of women with breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis combined. The PCOS Awareness Association wants women to know this, and … Continue reading
Latest podcast: new test for implantation failure
If you have had implantation failure, RSCNJ now offers a new test that can help evaluate the woman’s endometrial receptivity from a molecular perspective. This advanced technology is a personalized genetic test to diagnose the state of endometrial receptivity in … Continue reading
Cutting-edge test improves odds for implantation success
Implanting an embryo into the uterus may fail for several reasons, one of which is called “endometrial receptivity.” This means the lining of the uterus is not favorable for implantation. Here at RSCNJ, we now offer a new procedure called … Continue reading
Freezing ovarian tissue: a new option?
Many women consider egg freezing for future fertility, but sometimes that isn’t an option, for various reasons. A new study suggests these women may have another option: freezing the ovarian tissue itself. According to the study, published in Reproductive Sciences, almost … Continue reading
Unparalleled expertise
A patient of ours had this to say about her experience at RSCNJ. “Dr. Ziegler and Dr. Martinez and all of their staff are absolutely wonderful in guiding us through this tough and confusing process. We would recommend them to … Continue reading
Weight gain between pregnancies ups risk of gestational diabetes
Gaining weight during pregnancy is a known risk factor for gestational diabetes. But a new study finds that women who gain weight after having a baby may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes during their next pregnancy. Gestational diabetes, … Continue reading
Flu season is coming—get ready to vaccinate
Pregnant women and newborns are particularly vulnerable to the flu and its complications. Health guidelines recommend a flu shot during pregnancy, which is safe for both mom and developing baby. A recent study published in the journal Vaccine even says that … Continue reading
Donor sperm produces healthy children
Children conceived using donor sperm have similar health and well-being to the general population, according to a study published in Reproductive BioMedicineOnline. The study of 224 Australian children aged between 5 and 11 was the largest study to date to examine … Continue reading
