December 25, 2016 12 things to try before turning to IVF If you’ve been trying to get pregnant month after month without any success, you might think that IVF will be your only option.
December 22, 2016 Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.
December 22, 2016 OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should know how to care for those patients, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
December 21, 2016 Brain changes seen in pregnancy, may help preparing for baby Pregnancy affects not only a woman's body: It changes parts of her brain too, a new study says.
December 21, 2016 Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high blood pressure and diabetes, recent U.S. research suggests.
December 21, 2016 Mouthwash may kill gonorrhea bacteria The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can be found in a person's throat, but stopping the growth of these germs may be as simple as gargling with mouthwash, a small new study from Australia finds.
December 21, 2016 Babies shouldn't drink unscreened donor breast milk, doctors warn Donor breast milk that's screened, pasteurized and distributed through milk banks can protect preemies against serious illness, but donated milk bought online or obtained from friends can actually make babies sick, say U.S. pediatricians.
December 20, 2016 Quints born at Phoenix hospital for 1st time in its history Quintuplets have been born at a Phoenix hospital for the first time in its 121-year history.
December 20, 2016 At-home ovulation kit relies on saliva sample to help women track fertility After an unexpected pregnancy nearly killed Helen Denise, the New Jersey-based woman came up with a plan to help other women avoid a similar situation, while also assisting those who were trying to get pregnant: an at-home ovulation testing kit that uses saliva, rather than urine.
December 19, 2016 Crib ads often show babies in unsafe sleep settings Ads for cribs often show infants asleep on their stomachs or surrounded by suffocation hazards like soft toys and blankets - all of which can increase babies' risk of sleep-related deaths - a U.S. study suggests.