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Does Manganese in Drinking Water Affect Pregnancy?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an advisory on manganese in drinking water and the steps they are taking to better address manganese in public drinking water…

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BPA and Miscarriage

A recent study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine being held this week in Boston examined a possible link between BPA and miscarriage. BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical found…

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ACOG Formally Endorsed Marriage Equality

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) formally endorsed marriage equality for all same-sex couples in a policy statement released on August 20 saying, “Legally recognized marriage promotes women’s…

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Pomegranate Juice May Prevent Pregnancy Complications

Pomegranate juice may prevent pregnancy complications. It contains antioxidants that may prevent injury in human placental tissue. In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism,…

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Text4baby: Support During and After Pregnancy

Text4baby is an initiative sponsored by the CDC and supported by the American College of Gynecology. Currently it is the largest, national health text-messaging service offered. It is a governmental…

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Are Mediterranean Diets Good for Pregnant Women?

The Mediterranean diet most certainly has been implicated in improved heart health. But, are Mediterranean diets good for pregnant women, too? Some of the longest life-expectancies come from the Mediterranean Sea…

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Male Rejuvination: Perspective for the Fertility World

Male rejuvenation is the coined-term that refers to the use of androgens and alternate hormones to achieve a variety of health benefits. It implies the reversal or slowing of changes…

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Inadequate Levels of Vitamin D May Increase the Risk of Uterine Fibroids

Vitamin D has many beneficial effects on reproduction. Previous blog entries have reported on published studies regarding the beneficial effects of Vitamin D in improving oocyte quality, embryo development and…

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Seafood and Pregnancy

Seafood and pregnancy: Is it safe? The mantra of food consumption and pregnancy has been to be weary of seafood. Certainly, the well-publicized association between increased mercury levels garnered from…

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