Study links preterm births, simmering infections (AP via Yahoo! News)

Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labor harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid.

Premature births linked to simmering infections, study says (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labor harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid. It's a small study, and it doesn't prove that the germs triggered the early labor. But Monday's research used specialized molecular testing to uncover microbes that ordinary methods miss, and ...

Premature Birth May Come From Infections (WSMV Nashville)

Researchers think there may be a tie between invading microbes in the womb and premature labor.

Germs In Womb Tied To Premature Birth (Local 6 Orlando)

In a small study, all women with bacteria or a fungus in their wombs deliver early.

Study links preterm births, simmering infections (CTV.ca)

Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labour harboured bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid.

Premature birth tied to infections (CBC)

Undiagnosed infections may be causing more premature births than thought, say researchers who found nearly 15 per cent of samples from women in pre-term labour contained bacteria or fungi.

Germs In Womb Tied To Premature Birth (Fox 12 Oregon)

WASHINGTON -- Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid.

Take steps to ensure prenatal health of mom, child (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

A woman who is planning a pregnancy must think about many factors that can affect her health and her baby.

First At-Home Screening Test For Amniotic Fluid Leakage During Pregnancy Now Available (Medical News Today)

AmniScreen? is the first and only FDA-approved at-home screening test for amniotic fluid leakage during pregnancy, a condition that may lead to serious complications such as infection and preterm labor. AmniScreen? is now available by prescription only and can be purchased in retail pharmacies.

Health Briefs (The Naperville Sun)

Hospitals give $4.3B to communities

How To Brainwash Americans, Part One: The Beginning

Yes, it is true, most of the world is brainwashed, but every country/religion/family, has it's own special methods! This series of articles will explore the American way, and help you get a closer look into why ...

Grand Rounds 4.44 at GruntDoc

Thanks to GruntDoc for the effort put into hosting this week's Grand Rounds 4.44. I am grateful that he included my recent post on Amniocentesis is Not Without Risk .

Early testing reassures prospective parents

TWO RIVERS - New technology is making medical information available earlier than ever before.

Amniocentesis is Not Without Risk

Occasionally, a series of comments are left that leave me feeling quite disturbed.

Screening for Down syndrome

New technology is helping make available medical information earlier than ever before.

Should I get an amniocentesis?

Should I get an amniocentesis? Posted 7/6/2008 2:32 PM CDT Most parents just want to know if their baby will be "normal" or not.

Pregnant? Ask your questions before you deliver

Pregnant? Ask your questions before you deliver! Posted 7/1/2008 10:31 PM CDT Many of you are emailing me questions on my personal email .

Amniocentesis: Down's is currently diagnosed with this invasive needle test

A test that can detect Down's syndrome from the blood of pregnant women has raised the prospect of routine screening for the condition for every expectant mother who wants it.

Amniocentesis Dilemma

This is not a poem , just some thoughts that ran through my head during my second pregnancy, which ended in a miscarriage, and which are resurfacing now when my current pregnancy has hit the 'Amino Weeks' !!. ...

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a pre-natal outpatient diagnostic test that's used to determine the possible presence of birth defects, such as chromosomal abnormalities and certain types of inherited diseases.