1.5% of babies born in 2012 were due to IVF procedures
Pregnancy
Increased Risk of Blood Clots Lasts 12 Weeks After Pregnancy, Not Just Six
New research shows that women are at risk of stroke or heart attack after giving birth for longer than doctors originally thought
NSAIDs Don’t Increase Miscarriage Risk
Studies have suggested the painkilling drugs could endanger pregnancies, but the latest research is more reassuring
What Women Still Don’t Know About Getting Pregnant
As surprising as it seems, about half of women of reproductive age have not talked to their health care provider about their reproductive health, according to a new study.
Will Looking at an Ultrasound Before an Abortion Change Your Mind?
Depends on how certain you are you want to have an abortion
Exercise During Pregnancy May Boost Babies’ Brain Activity
Infants were better able to process repeated sounds, showing a maturity of brain function
U.S.’s Report Card on Premature Births: An “A” for Effort, but “C” Overall
For six consecutive years, the U.S. has successfully lowered the rate of preterm births, to 11.5%. But that still falls short of the March of Dimes goal.
New (And Hopefully Improved) Definition of Term Pregnancy
Figuring out when a pregnancy is “term” should become a little easier, thanks to new criteria released by obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs).
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IVF Breakthrough With First Successful Abdominal Ovarian Tissue Graft Pregnancy
Mom-to-be says she’s “excited” to be expecting twin girls despite having second ovary removed seven years ago
Mother’s Antibodies May Explain a Quarter of Autism Cases
A test for six antibodies in an expectant mom’s blood may predict with more than 99% certainty which children are at highest risk of developing autism.
Mothers Who Smoke While Pregnant Put Kids at Risk of Substance Abuse
Exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb may interfere with the brain‘s reward system, and make children more vulnerable to addictions.
What to Drink While Expecting: Study Says Moderate Booze OK
Alcohol isn’t generally the first drink that moms-to-be reach for, but if they do, they may not be doing as much harm to their children as previously thought.