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Uterus ‘Scratching’ Technique Won’t Boost Fertility Treatment Success

Uterus ‘Scratching’ Technique Won’t Boost Fertility Treatment Success

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An add-on procedure sometimes used before in-vitro fertilization won’t increase a couple’s chances of having a baby, according to a new study. The technique is called endometrial scratching. A thin plastic tube is inserted into the uterus through the cervix and […]

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IVF Won’t Cause Birth Complications: Study

IVF Won’t Cause Birth Complications: Study

Latest Pregnancy News TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Test tube” babies are more likely to be premature and have a low birth weight, but it’s unlikely that assisted reproductive technology is the reason why, researchers say. Their findings challenge the widely held belief that procedures such as freezing embryos, the delayed fertilization of […]

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Ectopic Pregnancy (Tubal Pregnancy)

Ectopic Pregnancy (Tubal Pregnancy)

What are risk factors for ectopic pregnancy? Age: Ectopic pregnancy can occur in any woman, of any age, who is ovulating and is sexually active with a male partner. The highest likelihood ectopic pregnancy occurs in women aged 35-44 years. History: The greatest risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy is a prior history of an […]

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Opioid Use in Pregnancy Tied to Severe Birth Defects

Opioid Use in Pregnancy Tied to Severe Birth Defects

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More American infants are being born with their intestines outside of their bodies, and the disturbing trend might be linked to the opioid crisis, health officials reported Thursday. The condition, called gastroschisis, is caused by a hole beside the belly button. […]

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Faulty Sperm May Explain Recurring Miscarriages

Faulty Sperm May Explain Recurring Miscarriages

Latest Pregnancy News THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A series of miscarriages may signal that a man’s sperm is not up to par, new British research suggests. The findings could lead to new treatments to reduce the risk of miscarriage, said researchers at Imperial College London. “Traditionally, doctors have focused attention on women […]

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Mom-to-Be’s Flu Can Harm Her Unborn Baby

Mom-to-Be’s Flu Can Harm Her Unborn Baby

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who get a flu shot protect not only themselves, but also their developing baby, health officials report. When a mom-to-be gets the flu, she can be so sick she needs to be admitted to a hospital’s intensive care unit. […]

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Use of Common Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids

Use of Common Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a woman with epilepsy uses the anti-seizure drug valproate during a pregnancy, the odds that her baby will go on to develop ADHD rise, a new study suggests. The Danish report can’t prove that valproate causes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in […]

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Postpartum Opioid Rx May Lead to Persistent Use: Study

Postpartum Opioid Rx May Lead to Persistent Use: Study

Latest Pregnancy News FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New mothers who take opioid painkillers after either vaginal birth or cesarean section may be at increased risk of becoming persistent users, a new study finds. Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Nashville examined data from more than 102,000 new mothers in Tennessee. None had used […]

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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) — Some women react to the experience of pregnancy and childbirth with sadness, fear, anxiety and procrastination, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Latest Pregnancy News The academy mentions these risk factors for developing depression during and after pregnancy: Hormonal changes. Personal or family history of depression. Feeling a lack of support from […]