Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby’s future fertility
Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.Read more
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TREATMENT OF CANCER AND INFERTILITY: ALTERNATIVES TO MAP (MEDICALLY ASSISTED PROCREATION)
A team of scientists in Massachusetts has noted that the antimullerian hormone (AMH) could prevent chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage.Read more
Baby’s sex plays a role in pregnant woman’s immunity
Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they’re pregnant with a boy or girl. Now evidence shows the sex of a baby is associated with pregnant women’s immune responses.Read more
Physically demanding jobs and shiftwork linked to lowered fertility in women
Heavy lifting and evening/night/rotating shift patterns associated with poorer egg qualityRead more
How Many Times Should You See Your Doctor Throughout Your Pregnancy?
The World Health Organization has revised its guidelines for pregnant women: According to the organization, women should visit a doctor, midwife, or nurse at least eight times during their pregnancies, and five of those visits should take place during their third trimester. This is a pretty significant change: the organization’s previous recommendations advised four clinical visitsRead more
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