Abnormal cells in the early embryo may not necessarily mean that a baby will be born with a birth defect such as Down’s syndrome. Research published in Nature Communications suggests that abnormal cells can be eliminated and replaced by healthy cells, potentially leading to complete repair.
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Designer Babies: The Truth Behind Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
The fear of designer babies may be real, but not everything people believe about them is true. Even the term designer baby insinuates vanity, suggesting a process in which couples can pick out traits for their child as easily as if they were choosing fabric samples for their home and removing entire traits or disabilities from the population. The reality behind such children is far from that flippant scenario, however: Here are four of the most common beliefs about designer babies, and how accurate they actually are.
Do Fertility Drugs Cause Cancer
Fear is a common feeling for anyone looking into fertility treatment. People are scared about having a healthy baby, the possibility of multiples, and the risk of developing cancer from fertility treatments.
Undergoing Fertility Treatment? Watch Your Plastics
For women trying fertility treatments, research indicates that exposure to one ubiquitous chemical, bisphenol-A, might greatly impair their chances of having a baby. But federal agencies remain steadfast in the safety of the chemical, known as “BPA” and found in some canned foods and beverages, paper receipts and dental sealants.
Women’s Mental Health Disorders, Like Depression And Anxiety, May Negatively Affect Chances Of IVF Success
New research published in Fertility and Sterility suggests depression and anxiety may reduce a woman’s chance of having a baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
My Last Embryo’s Peculiar Path to the Miracle of Childbirth
People reminded me that I was lucky to be married to a younger pair of ovaries. But we were also shackled to fertility clinics and quests for donated sperm. We spent $15,000 in one year for 20 intrauterine insemination attempts – and no baby.
My Wife and I Are (Both) Pregnant
The story of two women who set out to have a baby together, and were more successful than they ever imagined.
Baby Boy Gets Guinness World Record After Conception from World’s Oldest Sperm
A baby boy was born in June of 2015 after being conceived from the world’s oldest sperm. His dad gave the sperm specimen 23 years ago at the age of 15, after receiving a cancer diagnosis and being advised his treatment could make him infertile. After a successful conception from what became the world’s oldest sperm, his new baby made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Trying for a Baby? You should Have sex ALL Month Long: Intercourse Triggers Changes in the Immune System Which Prepare the Body for Pregnancy
Having sex even outside a woman’s ‘fertile window’ can boost the chances of having a baby, according to research.Scientists found that regular sex throughout the month alters the woman’s immune system, making her body more hospitable for pregnancy.
Women Find A Fertility Test Isn’t As Reliable As They’d Like
Women concerned about their fertility can use a test to help decide whether they should freeze their eggs now or whether they still have time to have a baby.