A chance for peace Jun 14, 2009
The Serenity Garden is intended to be a place for anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss, whether last week or years ago. Char Basila, a social worker at St. Luke's, also came to the ceremony to honor her twin granddaughters, Anne and Kennedy. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Thyroid Function, Miscarriage, and ... Mar 22, 2009
The Netherlands study showed no clear association between TPO antibodies and pregnancy loss. In recent years TPO antibodies have been shown to be markers of thyroid inflammation rather than thyroid cell destruction. (Suite101.com)
Miscarriage: Separating fact from myth Mar 26, 2008
After those consecutive pregnancy losses, her doctor suggested a blood test that showed a rare clotting disorder that, the doctor said, might, or might not, be responsible for the problem ... Approximately one woman of reproductive age in 100 will experience recurrent pregnancy loss, and in no more than half of couples will a definite cause be established ... "Although a common concern of patients," the report says, "environmental factors rarely have been linked to sporadic pregnancy loss, and... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Newton resident shares what doctors dont tell about miscarriages Mar 26, 2008
That means that women won t be tested or treated until their third pregnancy that doctors don t automatically conduct tests after the first pregnancy loss, she said ... For more information about preventing pregnancy loss, visit Darci Klein s nonprofit online at www. (Newton Tab, MA)
Drink and drugs can damage men's sperm, study suggests Feb 20, 2008
Scientists at the seminar listed problems including pregnancy loss, low birth weight, increased birth defects and childhood cancers in children fathered by men who were exposed to toxins, from pesticides and prescription drugs to wartime chemicals. Vietnam veterans exposed to agent orange, for example, have been shown to have children with increased rates of spina bifida. (Guardian Unlimited)
Get involved Feb 4, 2008
MCG PREGNANCY LOSS GROUP: First Tuesdays; for friends, family and anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby; (706) 721-8299 for times and location. WEDNESDAY. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Caffeine risk too strong Jan 26, 2008
Despite this, very little is known or discussed about the causes and impacts of pregnancy loss. Studies like Li's are not about blame - I know first hand how women who experience pregnancy loss struggle with guilt. (NEWS.com.au)
Boston IVF is First in Northeast to Offer Pioneering Test of Women's Biological Clock Jan 22, 2008
Since its inception in 1993, the company has assisted more than 45,000 patients by performing over 100,000 diagnostic tests for recurrent pregnancy loss, premature ovarian failure, male infertility, and unexplained infertility. Repromedix is a portfolio company of Brook Venture Partners, Ironwood Capital Management, and Brooke Private Equity Advisors. (PR Newswire)
Caffeine, pregnancy risk? Jan 21, 2008
It's plausible that caffeine could trigger a miscarriage, a pregnancy loss before 20 weeks gestation. Caffeine crosses the placenta, but a fetus is not able to metabolize it. (USA Today)
Miscarriage Ups Risk of Trouble in Next Pregnancy Jan 3, 2008
"Of great clinical concern," the team notes, "is that women with prior second-trimester pregnancy loss have a high frequency of very early preterm birth.". In this group, spontaneous preterm birth at less than 28 weeks was 10 percent, versus 1. (MEDLINEplus)
Bacterial Vaginosis Doubles Risk of Miscarriage Dec 29, 2007
49-times more likely to have a pregnancy loss by 20 weeks' gestation than those with the lowest levels. "Clinically, this means that in addition to preterm birth, high levels of BV are also related to risk of miscarriage among women without a history of multiple miscarriages," Nelson told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Sentencing set for woman accused in baby’s stillborn death Dec 22, 2007
An amicus, or friend of the court, brief filed in September supported by more than 30 state and national groups and dozens of medical experts and health professionals, argued that shifting pregnancy loss from a medical arena to a criminal one has devastating implications for maternal and fetal health. Dr. Dana Stone, an Oklahoma City doctor and the state chair for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said there are no studies that show a causal link between meth use and... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Four in ten Kolkata women obese Dec 6, 2007
"Every third patient has a weight problem which invariably leads to problems like hypothyroidism and hypertension, ultimately leading to a miscarriage. Many of them have polycystic ovarian syndrome as well, which makes them doubly prone to a pregnancy loss," said Ranjit Chakraborty, fertility expert ... "Once you cross 30, you need to watch your weight, exercise regularly and go for medical check-ups. But most women do neither of these and the results are disastrous. Obesity is linked to... (India Times, India)
My baby was put in a shared grave Dec 2, 2007
The first was the hospital's 'Care in pregnancy loss, baby and child death' policy paper ... Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby', produced by Sands, the charity which helps those who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or complications during labour, states. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Many Women Favor Down's Screening during IVF Nov 30, 2007
If it increased the risk of pregnancy loss, it was still deemed acceptable by 36 percent of the women. Among the 72 women who said they would not undergo any form of prenatal testing if they become pregnant, 42 were willing to undergo PGS if it did not reduce the chances of a successful pregnancy. (MEDLINEplus)
Holiday Grief Nov 28, 2007
reports that 25,000 families annually experience a stillbirth loss and over 900,000 experience an early pregnancy loss. There are multiples of these numbers struggling to push onward through their grief during the festivities of the holiday season. (Suite101.com)
JAK2 V617F Mutation in Unexplained Loss of First Pregnancy Nov 8, 2007
To the Editor: Unexplained pregnancy loss is a common health problem ... The high variability among studies with respect to the associated risk between such disorders and unexplained pregnancy loss suggests the existence of underlying risk modifiers. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Transplant rejection drug boosts the risk of birth defects Nov 1, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the drug CellCept used to help prevent kidney, liver and heart transplant rejection, boosts the risk of first trimester pregnancy loss and increases the risk of congenital malformations. In future the drug will carry a new warning changed from Category C (risk of fetal harm cannot be ruled out) to Category D (positive evidence of fetal risk). (News-Medical.net)
In Vitro Fertilization with Preimplantation Genetic Screening Oct 25, 2007
As Mastenbroek and colleagues note, pregnancy rates after in vitro fertilization (IVF) steadily decline with increasing maternal age, while rates of pregnancy loss concurrently increase. These observations are attributed mostly to chromosome abnormalities in embryos obtained after follicular stimulation (which range from 50% among young patients to nearly 80% among. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Recurrent miscarriage:A tale of woe Oct 4, 2007
For women who have experienced multiple pregnancy losses, the emotional distress can take its toll (TOI Photo). Supportive physician counselling may be one of the most important forms of treatment for women with recurrent pregnancy loss ... Early pregnancy loss is the most common complication of human pregnancy, occurring in as high as 75 per cent of women who are trying to conceive. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Business Briefs Oct 3, 2007
His areas of expertise include the evaluation and treatment of couples with infertility, reproductive surgery, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, recurring pregnancy loss and other reproductive disorders. He obtained his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Grief during Pregnancy Sep 28, 2007
Not only is it important to recognize grief in all of its forms, but how can you get the support and help you need to heal from your grief and pregnancy loss ... If you assume grieving your pregnancy loss will take longer that you expect it will be, you will be more prepared to handle it ... If you were an expectant mother with a pregnancy loss, you will grieve in different ways than your partner or the baby's father. (Suite101.com)
Coping with pregnancy loss Sep 28, 2007
The anecdote may be apocryphal, but the sentiment speaks volumes about pregnancy loss, an emotionally devastating phenomenon that afflicts hundreds of thousands of American women yearly ... Hannah Stone (Hildee Weiss's pen name) has written two books on pregnancy loss ... Early pregnancy loss is very common, says OB/GYN specialist Dr. Daniel J. Aronson. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: 1 In 15 Women Affected Worldwide And Burden Likely To Increase Sep 4, 2007
For pregnant women, PCOS can cause early pregnancy loss, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, and a higher risk of delivery by caesarean section. The authors conclude that the burden of PCOS is likely to expand, saying: Future priorities in relation to PCOS include the development of evidence-based criteria for diagnosis and treatment, and determination of the natural history, cause, long-term consequences and prevention of the disorder. (Science Daily)
Community Calendar Jul 31, 2007
Monthly -- The Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Garden Room at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus. For information, call 616-4900. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
40 is the new 35 when it comes high-risk pregnancy Jul 11, 2007
Because the methodology did not include a number of pregnancies that were terminated because a chromosomal abnormality was found during amniocentesis, the Canadian doctors believe the rate of pregnancy loss in that group was underestimated. They think that some of those terminated pregnancies would have ended in miscarriage because of the abnormality, which would have raised the risk rate. (Globe and Mail)
Screening May Lower Fertility For Some Jul 8, 2007
The Pregnancy Loss Support Program of the National Council of Jewish Women created a list of support groups that provide services available nationwide. Interactive. (CBS News)
Home Visitation Program May Lower Infant Mortality Jun 27, 2007
This information was compared with data for 4995 infants and families who were not in the program, but were matched to the other group for stage of development at birth, pregnancy loss, maternal marital and age. The investigator found that the risk of infant death was 2. (MEDLINEplus)
Amnio Options Jun 20, 2007
You can introduce infection, cause water to break, start up bleeding, which comes at a risk of pregnancy loss, Roberts said ... It carries no risk for pregnancy loss. (WOKR13 Rochester)
New Treatment for Common Genital Infection May 26, 2007
Among pregnant women, BV can increase a woman's risk of early pregnancy loss and premature delivery. During clinical testing, side effects of Tindamax included metallic taste and nausea. (MEDLINEplus)
Type 2 Diabetes Takes Toll on Teens May 26, 2007
In a Canadian study of 51 pregnant adolescent girls with type 2 diabetes, only 35 had live births, and the pregnancy loss rate was 38 percent, the authors reported. Pinhas-Hamiel thinks that adolescents with type 2 diabetes should be screened for signs of these complications when they are first diagnosed. (MEDLINEplus)
A Move for Birth Certificates for Stillborn Babies May 23, 2007
Parents want some kind of certificate, something they can frame that physically acknowledges the birth,; said Perry-Lynn Moffit, a counselor with the Pregnancy Loss Support Program of the National Council of Jewish Women in New York City. Having to sign a fetal death certificate triggers a lot of feelings. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
A perfect match of heart and soles May 7, 2007
The pregnancy loss inspired the couple to add another walk to their spring schedule as well. Last weekend, they participated in the March of Dimes Walk to raise money for research into birth defects. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Diabetes Damages DNA In Men's Sperm And May Affect Fertility, According To Study May 6, 2007
Professor Sheena Lewis, scientific director of the Reproductive Medicine Research Group, said: "Our study shows increased levels of sperm DNA damage in diabetic men. From a clinical perspective this is important, particularly given the overwhelming evidence that sperm DNA damage impairs male fertility and reproductive health. Other studies have already shown that, while the female egg has a limited ability to repair damaged sperm DNA, fragmentation beyond this threshold may result in increased... (Science Daily)
Diabetes Linked To Male Infertility May 4, 2007
"Other studies have already shown that, while the female egg has a limited ability to repair damaged sperm DNA, fragmentation beyond this threshold may result in increased rates of embryonic failure and pregnancy loss. In the context of spontaneous conception, sperm DNA quality has been found to be poorer in couples with a history of miscarriages," she explained. However, Prof Lewis pointed out the limitations of a small study like this one, which can only highlight a possible concern and point... (Medical News Today)
Why Don't Mothers' Bodies Reject Their Fetus? Apr 24, 2007
This study therefore describes three reasons why maternal T cells do not attack a developing fetus and the authors suggest that immune-mediated early pregnancy loss might occur if maternal T cells become able to "see" fetal proteins when they interact with fetal cells. Article: Constraints in antigen presentation severely restrict T cell recognition of the allogeneic fetus. (Science Daily)
Mid-valley in brief Mar 31, 2007
This is a burial and memorial service for those who have experienced a pregnancy loss or stillbirth and want to honor the child. It is a way to experience closure after the loss of a baby. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Age and Stress Associated with Pregnancy Loss Mar 22, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A UK population-based study of risk factors for first-trimester miscarriage confirms the importance of established risk factors, such as maternal age, and finds no support for popular beliefs about the effects of caffeine and working during pregnancy. (MEDLINEplus)
Experimental vaccine given during pregnancy reduces stillbirths from common virus Feb 22, 2007
The virus can also damage the placenta, leading to pregnancy loss. CMV is present in bodily secretions and is spread through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing eating utensils. (EurekAlert!)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Expo for girls planned for March 3 Feb 20, 2007
"The library is at 239 S. Kalmia St. Information: (760) 839-4601, .State of the City address plannedESCONDIDO -- Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler will present the State of the City address at a meeting of the Escondido City Council at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in council chambers at City Hall, 201 N. Broadway. The address also will be broadcast live on Channel 19 (in Escondido only) and can be viewed at .Church to host infertility seminarESCONDIDO -- A one-day seminar, designed to provide encouragement and... (North County Times)
Budding biotechs Feb 15, 2007
An estimated 2 million women in the U.S. suffer from recurrent pregnancy loss, a series of miscarriages caused by a protein imbalance in the mother's immune system. Dr. Darryl Carter was expecting to find out Feb. 6 if he'd get the green light from the to start clinical trials on his solution to what he calls a "devastating problem.". (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
North San Diego County Times Community News Briefs: Black History Month events set at CSUSM Feb 13, 2007
ESCONDIDO -- A one-day seminar, designed to provide encouragement and practical help to couples who are experiencing infertility or have dealt with pregnancy loss, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave.. The conference will focus on how to keep a marriage healthy and intact while navigating the journey of infertility issues. (North County Times)
Standard Infertility Treatment Best for Hormone Disorder Feb 9, 2007
Clomiphene delivers more pregnancies for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, study finds. Wednesday, February 7, 2007. (MEDLINEplus)
Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Infertility in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Feb 8, 2007
The rates of first-trimester pregnancy loss did not differ significantly among the groups. However, the conception rate among subjects who ovulated was significantly lower in the metformin group (21. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Sluggish thyroidtied topregnancy problems Feb 6, 2007
And when thyroid hormone levels are normal, mothers bodies still may harbor immune system cells called antibodies that subtly attack the gland antibodies also linked to prematurity and pregnancy loss, and that are more common in women with other autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes. Among the worrisome evidence, a 1999 study found that untreated hypothyroidism increases the risk of having children with lowered IQs, whether the mother had thyroid symptoms or not. (MSNBC -- Health)
Down Syndrome Screening Recommended for All Expectant Moms Jan 4, 2007
There is a small risk of pregnancy loss from an invasive procedure, but factors that increase a woman's risk of carrying a baby with Down syndrome may outweigh the small risks of the procedure in some cases. The goal of these new guidelines, which were published in the January issue of Obstetrics ology, is to offer screening tests that have high rates of detecting Down syndrome. (MEDLINEplus)
ACOG Says All Pregnancies Should Be Evaluated for Down's Jan 3, 2007
A woman's decision to have amniocentesis or CVS screening, ACOG said, should be based on many factors, such as a family or personal history of birth defects, the risk of a chromosome abnormality in the fetus, or, on the other hand, the risk of pregnancy loss from an invasive procedure. In describing the ultrasonographic and serum markers for selected aneuploidy screening in pregnancy, the researchers said that an increase in "nuchal translucency" (fluid collection at the back of the fetal neck)... (MedPage Today)
