The U.S. infant mortality rate is one of the highest among developed countries, primarily because of the nation's high number of premature births, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, the New York Times reports (Grady, New York Times, 11/4).
New IVF Guidelines Aim to Reduce Multiple Births
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Key provision limits embryo transfers
USA Today Examines Arguments On Safety, Risks Of Home Births
Posted by jeni 67 days ago (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com)
USA Today on Monday examined the debate over the safety of home births attended by certified midwives. The percentage of home births dropped dramatically in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century. Currently, less than 1% of births in the U.S. take place at home, compared with nearly 30% in the Netherlands.
Protein 'key to premature births'
Posted by donny_blitz 112 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Premature labour may be prevented in mothers-to-be by blocking a protein which seems to cause it, a study suggests.
The New York Times on Sunday examined how the increasing number of surrogate births has created a "modern twist" on explaining pregnancy to children for many parents who used surrogacy. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine estimates that there were 400 to 600 surrogate births annually from 2003 to 2007.
A new study of expectant mothers suggests that a group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are present in many industrial and consumer products including everyday personal care items, may contribute to the country's alarming rise in premature births.
Swedish researchers have discovered that babies born by Caesarean section experience changes to the DNA pool in their white blood cells, which could be connected to altered stress levels during this method of delivery, according to the July issue of Acta Paediatrica.
Many doctors believe that the increase in caesarean section births in the U.S. over the last decade has been fueled by three main factors -- fear of malpractice lawsuits, a decrease in vaginal births after c-sections and rising rates of obesity -- the St. Petersburg Times reports. According to the Times, 31.8% of U.S.
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