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H2Organics Moms Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrient Enhanced Waters
in Next Nine Months, on December 1, 2009
...ent Enhanced Waters is folic acid , which helps prevent birth defects, aids in healthy and normal fetal development and is recommended for all women of childbearing age.
H2Organics Postnatal for...
The Power of The Fetal Fibronectin Test
in Well Woman Blog, on August 27, 2009
... © Ernst Vikne
The power of the fetal fibronectin test has been demonstrated for the first time by a new study published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive...
Obese Pregnant Women Should Not Gain Weight
in Next Nine Months, on May 31, 2009
... placed on a healthy, well balanced, monitored nutritional program experience less adverse maternal-fetal outcomes.
In the study, conducted at several hospitals, the researchers followed 232 obese p...
The Fetal Fibronectin Test
in Well Woman Blog, on May 13, 2009
... © mahalie
The fetal fibronectin test is a a noninvasive test that can identify a woman's risk for premature birth: a negative test result reveals with 99 percent certainty that a woman wil...
Pregnancy Diet and Childhood Health
in Next Nine Months, on January 13, 2009
...ot only during the time it's in the womb, but well into its adulthood. This phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditions in utero set up the child's risks for certain chr...
Pregnancy, Diet, and Childhood Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on January 12, 2009
...ot only during the time it's in the womb, but well into its adulthood. This phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditions in utero set up the child's risks for certain chr...
Low Dose Caffeine At Pregnancy, May Still Be Bad
in Next Nine Months, on December 19, 2008
...ow dose of caffeine (meaning just two cups of coffee) ingested at pregnancy may be enough to affect fetal heart development and then reduce heart function over the entire lifespan of the child. The re...
Non-Invasive Blood Test for Fetal Genetic Anomalies
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 12, 2008
...ome and two other serious chromosomal defects in a small study of 18 pregnant women. The test scan fetal DNA present in the mother's blood to detect chromosomal anomalies, particularly with chrom...
Mom's Mood During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Sleeping Patterns
in Next Nine Months, on September 8, 2008
... waking for a feed once or twice, but going right back to sleep after feeds.
While I do believe in fetal programming, i.e., the conditions in utero has a big impact on the physiology of the baby late...
Mediaterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Prevent Asthma and Allergies
in Next Nine Months, on June 23, 2008
...erranean diet is high in antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats from fish, which together may affect fetal development in a way that lowers the risk of allergies later in life.
It's not like Medit...
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Curb Allergies
in Allergies, on June 22, 2008
...ranean diet is high in antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats from fish, which together may affect fetal development in a way that lowers the risk of allergies later in life."
Although the...
Dental Treatment with Anesthetics, Safe For Pregnant Women
in Next Nine Months, on June 18, 2008
...pitalizations for more than 24 hours because of labor pains, hospitalizations for any other reason, fetal or congenital anomalies and neonatal deaths). The results:
The results of the study showed th...
Weight Gain and Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on May 13, 2008
...he following caught my eye:
Strong association between high maternal weight gain and increased fetal growth and infant birth weight, which can contribute to complications during labor if a bab...
Exercise During Pregnancy is Good For Your (And Your Baby's) Heart
in Next Nine Months, on April 11, 2008
...osed to maternal exercise. The heart rates among non-exposed fetuses were higher, regardless of the fetal activity or the gestational age.
* at each stage of gestation the differences between the fe...
Pregnancy Food Guide
in Next Nine Months, on April 4, 2008
Your diet during pregnancy has a big impact on the health of your baby, not only during your child's gestation and infancy, but all throughout its lifetime. That is why proper nutrition is extremely important to nourish yourself at this time of your life. It's not just for you, and t...
Researchers Identify Cause of Neurofibromatosis Type1
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
...h around nerve fibers, or is the true culprit the stem cells that give rise to Schwann cells during fetal development? The answer has implications for the development of drug therapies.
The two U-M s...
Allergy Shots During Pregnancy
in Allergies, on February 14, 2008
...scalating doses may cause anaphylaxis during pregnancy, which has been associated with maternal and fetal death.
...
Asthma Medications and Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on February 13, 2008
...quently lead to more serious complications such as increased prematurity, growth restriction, other fetal complications, and morbidity and mortality in women.
Thus, the current recommendation by ...
Obese Mom, Obese Baby
in Next Nine Months, on January 7, 2008
Results from a recent animal study indicate that children whose moms were obese during the time they conceived were more likely to have the tendency to be obese, too . It may be that the babies are born with normal birth weights, but they are more susceptible to being obese later in life if expo...
Fruit of the Womb Blog
in Next Nine Months, on December 30, 2007
...h, Fruit of the Womb .
Fruit of the Womb is written by Dr. Trofatter , director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and professor of Clinical Obstetrics in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynec...
Kicktrack Baby Kick Counter
in Next Nine Months, on December 29, 2007
...s, which may allow timely intervention. The concept of movements felt by mothers as an indicator of fetal well-being is based on more than four decades of worldwide scientific research.
Perfect for t...
Fetal Movement Monitoring
in Next Nine Months, on December 28, 2007
...sign that there's something wrong, and the baby might not be receiving enough oxygen.
How is fetal movement monitoring carried out?
A common way for mothers to assess fetal movement is by doi...
Childbirth Options: Hospital or Home?
in Next Nine Months, on December 28, 2007
...t emotionally, too. And of course, there is less medical intervention - no IV drips, no unnecessary fetal monitoring, no pain-relief drugs, and so on. Is home birth for you ?
However you want to de...
What if there are Fetal Abnormalities?
in Next Nine Months, on December 23, 2007
...As I've indicated in my previous entry, a fetal anomaly scan is conducted to screen for anatomical abnormalities in your unborn baby. In my case, all was well, it appeared that the baby's de...
Fetal Anomaly Scan
in Next Nine Months, on December 23, 2007
... I just had a fetal anomaly scan last week. This ultrasound examination is a detailed check conducted between 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy to screen for structural abnormalities that a fetus may ha...
Is the Baby Moving Yet?
in Next Nine Months, on December 5, 2007
I am now on my 19th week of pregnancy and I should be feeling the baby move around this time. I just had my last Prenatal check up the other day and when the doctor asked if I felt movements already, I mumbled a confused "I'm not sure."
I should know what to expect , right...
Pregnant Women Exposing Unborn Children to Radiation
in Well Woman Blog, on November 27, 2007
...g in the brain, blood clots in the lungs or appendicitis .
Researchers estimated the average fetal radiation exposure for CT was 0.69 rads, compared to 0.04 rads for nuclear tests and 0.0015 ra...
Maternal Diet and Allergies
in Next Nine Months, on November 20, 2007
...d well into your child's adulthood. There have been numerous studies on what is termed as "fetal programming", supporting the theory that the conditions inside the womb can have a...
Breastfeeding May Increase Child's Obesity Risk
in Well Woman Blog, on November 15, 2007
...roteins at high levels, the researchers point out, raising the possibility that they play a role in fetal development.
The levels of both proteins were measured in the breast milk of the mothers of 6...
Should a Pregnant Woman Drink?
in Well Woman Blog, on October 30, 2007
...the fore. He explains that heavy alcohol intake during pregnancy brings with it a serious risk of fetal alcohol syndrome , a serious condition. However, no evidence exists that moderate alcohol ...
Picrorhiza kurrooa Phytochemical May Aid in Wound Healing
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
... Dr. Maheshwari's laboratory has shown that Picroliv also protects from the
injuries induced by hypoxia and reoxygenation and upreulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth
factor in hum...
Mom's Blood Analysis: Non-invasive Prenatal Genetic Testing
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 26, 2007
...asive procedures are required for prenatal diagnosis of genetic diseases and genetic monitoring of fetal development .
If you've been pregnant before, for sure you have heard or at least rea...
Possible Genetic Risk for Fetal Alcohol Disorders, Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2007
...ates that certain infants and children who carry a certain gene variant may be more vulnerable to fetal alcohol syndrome , a condition characterized by severe mental retardation, with deficits i...
Right Tests Lower Chance of Miscarraige
in Well Woman Blog, on August 19, 2007
...age risk. [...]
3. Do some chromosome testing
After a miscarriage, a chromosome analysis of fetal tissue can provide some useful information, says Scher.
The test can reveal if there was an u...
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on June 30, 2007
...rhoughs , the risk is very small:
When women being treated for depression get pregnant, worries of fetal harm may convince them to stop taking antidepressants. Two studies reveal the risk of birth de...
Folic Acid May Reduce Risk of Stroke
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 2, 2007
... Apparently, folic acid is not only a key factor for fetal brain/spinal cord development, it may also reduce the risk of stroke- according to Professor Xiaobin Wang (Children's Memorial...
Project to Legalize Abortion in Argentina
in Latina Viva, on May 28, 2007
... gestation ; it also allows the abortion beyond that time limit in cases of violation, serious fetal malformations and/or life or health risk for the mother.
Judicial authorization will not be r...
Alcohol and Your Baby's Health
in Well Woman Blog, on May 19, 2007
...ontinue to drink are at very high risk of having additional children with an FASD.
FASD stands for Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and includes fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), alcohol-related n...
Intake of Epilepsy Drug at Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Children
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 13, 2007
... findings are consistent with other studies, which have shown valproate poses an increased risk for fetal death and birth defects, and have suggested the drug may harm cognitive development."
O...
Spit test for pre-eclampsia
in Well Woman Blog, on May 11, 2007
...a, preeclampsia affects some 5 percent of pregnancies and is a leading cause of maternal and fetal illness and death, particularly in developing nations. Signs include high blood pressure, swel...
Momma, wuz i conseeved in Ogust?
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 10, 2007
...ring the summer months. Exposure to these chemicals by the mother may affect the development of the fetal brain. Although no findings support that exposure to such elements contribute to lower test sc...
Can Cholesterol Reverse Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 14, 2007
... to growth retardation, facial abnormalities and lowered mental functioning - a condition known as fetal alcohol syndrome .
That fact about alcohol and pregnancy, I know, but reading/writing what fo...
Stillbirths from CMV Infection, Reduced by Experimental Vaccine Given During Pregnancy
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 23, 2007
...t can also cause mental retardation and hearing loss in newborn children who were infected in early fetal life.
There is no vaccine or treatment currently available to treat pregnant women infected w...
In Utero Chemical Genetics to Prevent Birth Defects
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 16, 2007
...gnant animal.
"This is a really important baby step that opens the door to the development of fetal therapies," said pediatric craniofacial surgeon Michael Longaker, MD.
"Ther...
Risk of Pre-term Delivery, Reduced by High-Dose Progesterone
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 13, 2007
...rom premature delivery.
Such were the findings presented at the 27th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting.
According to Fabio Facchinetti, M.D., of the Universita di Modena e...
Diet During Pregnancy Influences Childhood Allergies
in Allergies, on February 10, 2007
That maternal nutrition affects a baby's likelihood of developing allergies is nothing new. If you and your partner have eczema, asthma or hay fever, for example, it is advised that you skip peanuts .
A new study suggests that the type of fats in the pregnant mother's diet may also ...
Cabbages and Cauliflower For a Healthy Baby
in Well Woman Blog, on February 1, 2007
...that the offspring of pregnant mice given the chemical had a 50 percent greater chance of surviving fetal exposure to carcinogens than those not receiving Indole-3-carbinol. ...
Fish Oil Supplements At Pregnancy = Improved Kids' Hand-eye Coordination
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2006
... Published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood ( Fetal and Neonatal Edition ) is about a small study which revealed that fish oil supplements given to pregnant mothers boost the...
Enzyme Deficiency May Cause Diabetes In Newborns
in Daily Diabetic, on December 9, 2006
...ning of beta cells and also kept beta cells from clustering into islets.
"What happens during fetal development predisposes people either to be able to maintain glucose levels normally or to hav...
Combating the antisocial entrepreneurs
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on September 23, 2006
...eurs).
Just for one example, doesn't the stress and anxiety of war on mothers cause low fetal birth rates, thus causing many other problems throughout the lifetimes of those offspring in war t...
Disinfection By-products (DBPs) in Tap Water Does Not Affect Unborn Fetus, New Study Finds
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 14, 2006
... disinfection by-products (DBPs) -- in the range commonly encountered in the US -- do not affect fetal survival (not harmful to unborn fetus).
Such is the finding of a research team from Univers...
Genetic Markers For Predicting Premature Childbirth
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2006
...ion of the SERPINH1 gene which results to the production of less collagen, and therefore weakened fetal membranes which contributes to an increased chance of premature rupture of the membranes and p...
Epilepsy Drug Valproate, Associated with Higher Risk for Fetal Death and Birth Defects
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 18, 2006
...d in the August 8, 2006 issue of Neurology , the epilepsy drug valproate has a higher risk for fetal death and birth defects than other commonly used epilepsy drugs.
Among other drugs (ph...
Prenatal Smoking Raises Asthma Risks
in Allergies, on May 4, 2006
...
Pregnant women are often advised to quit smoking because of its adverse effects on fetal development. In fact, even secondary smoke are to be avoided. Here's another reason why you should refr...
Lysyl Oxidase: Potential Target For Cancer Therapy
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2006
... now.
Other experiments are also underway to determine the relationship between LOX-production and hypoxia in other types of tumors including lung and colon.
...
Low Amniotic Fluid Problem
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 5, 2006
...igohydramnios is the condition of having too little amniotic fluid. This could mean: Compression of fetal organs resulting in birth defects and/or increased chance of miscarriage or stillbirth....
Pregnancy Pillows
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 15, 2006
...difficult to get into a comfortable position, particularly with a growing belly and more pronounced fetal movement. Adding to this discomfort are the frequent trips to the bathroom at night.
It is r...
new evidence showing cause of SIDS
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2006
...sturbance of a specific neurochemical can lead to sudden infant death syndrome. What happens during hypoxia (when serotonin levels are disturbed) has been described by the research team in a paper pub...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 3, 2006
...nd behavioral problems due to this. Or, worse, your child MAY have serious problems later caused by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
"Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition characterized by abnorma...
Expectant See
in The Parenting Weblog, on February 16, 2006
... to match your stage.
Alerts you of pregnancy milestones when they happen.
Contains 24 unique fetal illustrations and over 450 pregnancy facts
An interactive calendar that lets you go forward ...
proteomic analysis: a novel diagnosis of preeclampsia
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 7, 2006
...diagnose and classify preeclampsia.
The work was presented at the 26th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting on February 3 by Irina A. Buhimschi, M.D., assistant professor in the ...
Amniotic Fluid Protein Profiling Identifies Infection and Pre-term Birth Risk
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 6, 2006
...ent in the amniotic fluid . Their study was presented at the 26th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting.
Samples of amniotic fluid from patients showing pre-term labor were ...
Technology Review's Best in Biotech 2005
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 3, 2006
...arch . Year 2005 saw legislature changes with regards to use of stem cells in the US, discovery non-fetal stem cells making it as far as clinical trials , with the year ending in a sensational contro...
placenta abruptio
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 26, 2005
...ood loss. On rare occasions, in less than 1 in 1.000 deliveries, severe placenta abruption leads to fetal death ."
It is very difficult to determine the exact causes of placenta abruptio. Direct...
Aerosurf: Novel Therapy Against Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 12, 2005
...om respiratory disorders including Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) , BPD, bronchiolitis, acute hypoxia, pneumonia, and transient tachypnea. RDS is a condition that is prevalent in premature infan...
Fetal Skin Cells Heal Burns
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 23, 2005
...ancet, Published online doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67107-3 (2005)), scientists were able to show how fetal cells can potentially replace traditional skin grafting in treating second- and third- degre...
Fetal cells and burn victims
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 19, 2005
...An investigational therapy using fetal cells in burn victims yielded surprising results:
An experimental therapy that uses skin cells grown from an aborted fetus successfully healed severe burns in ...
New Sensor Prototype For Diganosing Fetal Hypoxia
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 17, 2006
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This entry is submitted by Gloria Gamat, via Creative Reporter . Fetal hypoxia is dangerous situation in the birth process when the unborn child's brain is starved of oxygen. Current tests ... ...
This entry is submitted by Gloria Gamat, via Creative Reporter . Fetal hypoxia is dangerous situation in the birth process when the unborn child's brain is starved of oxygen. Current tests ...