Pregnancy News and Research

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New Brain Balance Achievement Center to be opened in Plano, Texas

Dr. Robert Melillo, leading Autism expert, founder of Brain Balance Achievement Centers and author of "Disconnected Kids" will be in Plano, Texas from March 29th-31st speaking about how to help parents and professionals work with children that struggle with academic, social and behavioral issues.

29 Mar 2010

Pacemaker in stomach can help treat severe stomach disorders and chronic vomiting

People with severe stomach disorders can sometimes suffer from chronic vomiting. This symptom can be treated with electrical impulses from a pacemaker in the stomach. A new method enables patients who could benefit from this treatment to be identified, and electrical stimulation leads to reduced nausea and fewer days in hospital, shows a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

29 Mar 2010

New Prestige Antibodies powered by Atlas Antibodies added to Sigma Life Science's portfolio

Sigma® Life Science, the innovative biological products and services brand of Sigma-Aldrich®, today announced that it has added 2,200 new Prestige Antibodies® powered by Atlas Antibodies to its industry-leading portfolio.

From Atlas Antibodies AB 29 Mar 2010

Cook Medical's new IVF culture-oil purification process reduces contaminant trace to below detectable limits

A new purification process developed by Cook Medical for culture oil used in assisted reproduction eliminates traces of contaminants below detectable limits of 0.1 parts per million. The oil is purified by a proprietary refining technique that removes hydrocarbon impurities, which can have adverse effects on fertilization and threaten the viability of the developing embryos. The culture oil viscosity, MEA and LAL parameters remain unchanged.

27 Mar 2010

ThisCaringHome.org: Interactive web site for caregivers of Alzheimer's

It is estimated that Alzheimer's disease affects 5.3 million Americans and that number is expected to double by 2050. Caregivers shoulder a particularly heavy burden as the illness alters the dementia patient's behavior, mood and judgment, impeding his or her ability to engage in normal, everyday activities.

27 Mar 2010

Dian Donnai receives March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for achievement in genetic sciences

A pioneering professor and investigator at the forefront of genetic services in the United Kingdom and who helped define rare genetic diseases is the 2010 recipient of the March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for lifetime achievement in the field of genetic sciences.

27 Mar 2010

Alere WCH partners with Monica Healthcare

Alere Health, LLC, a leader in personal health support solutions, today announced a partnership between the Alere® Women's & Children's Health Division and UK-based Monica Healthcare Ltd, developers of a groundbreaking wireless, wearable fetal-maternal monitor.

26 Mar 2010

Informing young women surviving breast cancer about opportunities to have children

At a time when more and more young women are surviving breast cancer and delaying childbirth, it is important to take their needs and wishes about their future fertility into consideration when deciding on treatment, the seventh European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC7) in Barcelona will hear today.

26 Mar 2010

Complex relation between breastfeeding, prolactin and breast cancer

Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the 12 months after they have completed a pregnancy are 48% more likely to die than other young women with breast cancer according to new research to be presented at the seventh European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC7) in Barcelona today (Friday).

26 Mar 2010

Pregnant breast cancer patients can receive chemotherapy without endangering baby health

Women who discover they have breast cancer while they are pregnant can be treated with chemotherapy without endangering the health of their unborn baby, according to research to be presented at the seventh European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC7) in Barcelona today (Friday).

26 Mar 2010

Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors, says study

Women who have been treated for breast cancer can choose to become pregnant and have babies, without fears that pregnancy could put them at higher risk of dying from their cancer, according to a major, new study.

26 Mar 2010

Human rights organization calls for national action to combat rising pregnancy-related complications

Amnesty International today pointed to new government figures showing the highest-ever rate of Caesarean sections as more evidence the United States needs to adopt guidelines for the use of obstetric procedures to begin reversing rising pregnancy complications and maternal deaths.

26 Mar 2010

Sexual abuse in childhood triggers retraumatization during pregnancy

A new study carried out by Prof. Rachel Lev-Wiesel and Dr. Tzachi Ben Zion has found that women who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood reported higher levels of depression and symptoms of post-trauma during pregnancy.

26 Mar 2010

Lack of good health care curtails academic performance: Study

"Educationally relevant health disparities" are key drivers of the achievement gap, "but they are largely overlooked," said Charles Basch, the Richard March Hoe Professor of Health Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

25 Mar 2010

New study investigates effects of influenza among pregnant women

This spring, pregnant women in Bergen and Oslo will be invited to take part in the Norwegian Influenza Study (NorFlu). The aim is to find out how influenza in pregnancy affects maternal health and childhood development. NorFlu will also study any implications of vaccination during pregnancy.

25 Mar 2010

Fertility remains a significant issue for majority of breast cancer patients

The use of chemotherapy and hormonal treatments in young women can have significant implications for their fertility.

24 Mar 2010

Clinicians can help pregnant women in making lifestyle changes for healthy weight gain

A new study from UCSF shows that prenatal health care professionals are concerned about patients' excessive weight gain during pregnancy but have difficulty providing effective counseling.

24 Mar 2010

British couples seek alternative fertility treatment in the US

With strict social and legal restrictions associated with third party reproduction, as well as limited egg donors available in the UK, an increasing number of British couples are traveling to the U.S. for alternative fertility treatments, such as egg donation. Unfortunately, the UK does not allow financial compensation for egg donors; this greatly reduces the number of available donors and presents major obstacles for many infertile couples, some of whom wait for an egg donor for two years or longer. Last year approximately 1200 egg donors were needed in the UK, and roughly 500 families were unable to find a donor.

24 Mar 2010

Research shows single women still face social stigma

In 2009, approximately 40 percent of adults were single, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In a new study, "I'm a Loser, I'm Not Married, Let's Just All Look at Me," a University of Missouri researcher examined the familial and societal messages given to women who are not married by their mid-30's.

24 Mar 2010

Caesarean births jump over 70%

There was a time when a C-Section caused both doctors and pregnant mothers’ anxiety, but not anymore. If the current trends are anything to go by more women are opting for a voluntary Caesarean baby than ever before. They have risen from 53% since 1996 to 2007. This is considerably higher than the figures for 1994 to 1998 which are at 21%.

24 Mar 2010

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

New Brain Balance Achievement Center to be opened in Plano, Texas

Pacemaker in stomach can help treat severe stomach disorders and chronic vomiting

New Prestige Antibodies powered by Atlas Antibodies added to Sigma Life Science's portfolio

Cook Medical's new IVF culture-oil purification process reduces contaminant trace to below detectable limits

ThisCaringHome.org: Interactive web site for caregivers of Alzheimer's

Dian Donnai receives March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for achievement in genetic sciences

Alere WCH partners with Monica Healthcare

Informing young women surviving breast cancer about opportunities to have children

Complex relation between breastfeeding, prolactin and breast cancer

Pregnant breast cancer patients can receive chemotherapy without endangering baby health

Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors, says study

Human rights organization calls for national action to combat rising pregnancy-related complications

Sexual abuse in childhood triggers retraumatization during pregnancy

Lack of good health care curtails academic performance: Study

New study investigates effects of influenza among pregnant women

Fertility remains a significant issue for majority of breast cancer patients

Clinicians can help pregnant women in making lifestyle changes for healthy weight gain

British couples seek alternative fertility treatment in the US

Research shows single women still face social stigma

Caesarean births jump over 70%

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