Pregnancy Health 101: How much coffee can I drink?

A common question asked by many mothers-to-be is “how much coffee can I drink?” Coffee is one of the most controversial topics of discussion when it comes to pregnancy and health. Some say absolutely not, while others say in moderation. The studies done are confusing, but here are some facts that you may not be aware about that may have you think twice about reaching for that cup of Joe.

January 10, 2010 | Read the story »

US earns a ‘D’ in premature birth report card

More than 545,000 babies in the United States are born prematurely each year. That’s nearly 1 in 8 babies who may face a lifetime of health challenges, if they survive.

January 10, 2010 | Read the story »

Pregnancy rates climb with fertility drug Clomid

To combat infertility, many women are turning to clomiphene citrate as their first course of action. Sold under the brand name Serophene or Clomid, it is the most commonly prescribed medication for women with ovulation issues, PCO (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and/or luteal phase defects, however it does not work for women with blocked fallopian tubes.

January 8, 2010 | Read the story »

Determining the cause, symptoms and odds of miscarriage

Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week; usually occurring before the 12th week during the first trimester. The chances of miscarriage increase considerably as a woman ages. Some studies even suggest pregnancies from men older than 40 increases the odds of miscarriage as well. A miscarriage may occur because the embryo or fetus isn’t developing properly due to chromosomal abnormalities.

January 6, 2010 | Read the story »

Lowering the risks of neural tube defects during pregnancy

Neural tube defects (NTD) like spina bifida and anencephaly are one of the most common birth defects today. Affecting the brain and spinal cord of a fetus, this can occur before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.

January 2, 2010 | Read the story »