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The Maternal-Fetal Bond

The maternal-fetal bond begins at conception with implantation of the embryo. The embryo embeds itself into the maternal endometrium and then begins the process of establishing a data network. The…

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The Zika Virus And Concern For Pregnant Women

There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about the Zika virus and concern for pregnant women who travel to areas know to be experiencing an outbreak.The…

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Enhance Sperm by Choosing Salmon Over Pepperoni

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition (2014;144(7):1091-8) suggested that eating fish instead of other meats was associated with better sperm parameters including count and morphology than seen…

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Infertility and Early Menopause Linked to Smoking

Data from over 88,700 women in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study indicate that those who smoked or were exposed to secondhand smoke (passive smokers) were more likely to have…

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Infertility and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Every to be parent is concerned whether they will have a healthy baby. Approximately 3-5% of children born each year have some form of physical disability. The incidence of developmental…

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ACOG Guidelines Encourage Exercise During Pregnancy

American Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines encourage continuing exercise during pregnancy, even in those patients who participate in daily vigorous exercise. It also encourages sedentary women to initiate exercise during pregnancy.…

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Aneuploidy

A team of researchers recently reported at the American Society of Human Genetics found that a common gene variant may be linked to both early pregnancy loss and failed In…

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Phthalates and Pregnancy Loss

Phthalates are substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity. They are in many common household products and can be ingested upon release into the environment.…

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LGBTQ+ Family Building Options

New laws are being passed across the country that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination; yet, much work remains to change the hearts and minds of those who believe that LGBTQ+…

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