In the News July 25, 2007

Here's the latest news of interest to mommies-come-lately:


Study Suggests Fertility Clinics Overuse Lab Technique

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that fertility clinics are overusing a lab technique that costs infertile couples and some insurers hundreds of extra dollars.


Children Conceived by IVF May be Taller than Those Conceived Naturally

Researchers find that children born as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF) appear to be slightly taller than children conceived naturally.


Secondhand Smoke a Danger for Unborn Children

Chronic fetal exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke may affect a child's physical and psychological health, according to a recent study.