/robinson-research-institute/ en /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/10/28/what-are-ozempic-babies-can-the-drug-really-increase-your-chance-of-pregnancy Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences. April 18 2024 Dan McCafferty /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/10/28/what-are-ozempic-babies-can-the-drug-really-increase-your-chance-of-pregnancy /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/10/24/trying-for-a-baby-what-you-need-to-know-about-a-vital-part-of-your-womb-and Human reproduction is completely dependent on the healthy function of an underestimated but vital organ: the endometrium. This is the spongy tissue that lines the inner surface of the womb. May 31 2023 Dan McCafferty /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/10/24/trying-for-a-baby-what-you-need-to-know-about-a-vital-part-of-your-womb-and /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/12/15/what-is-meningococcal-disease-what-symptoms-should-i-look-out-for-and-how-can Early treatment with antibiotics can be life-saving. December 15 2022 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/12/15/what-is-meningococcal-disease-what-symptoms-should-i-look-out-for-and-how-can /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/10/31/planning-a-baby-a-fertility-app-wont-necessarily-tell-you-the-best-time-to-try In years gone by, women would rely on the calendar on the wall to work out when their next menstrual cycle might occur. They would look to physical signs to tell them when they might be ovulating, and therefore when they’d be most likely to fall pregnant. October 31 2019 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/10/31/planning-a-baby-a-fertility-app-wont-necessarily-tell-you-the-best-time-to-try /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/10/29/miscarriages-affect-1-in-6-pregnancies-we-need-better-investigations-and A miscarriage is a devastating event. Those who experience them are suddenly and unexpectedly robbed of the promise of new life and the dream of an expanded family. The emotional toll can be even greater if conception was delayed, or if fertility treatments were required to achieve a pregnancy. October 29 2019 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/10/29/miscarriages-affect-1-in-6-pregnancies-we-need-better-investigations-and /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/02/06/considering-using-ivf-to-have-a-baby-heres-what-you-need-to-know If it’s not you, perhaps it’s someone you know. You don’t look infertile, you don’t feel infertile, but after many months (or years) of trying to start a family, followed by several months of monitoring your cycle in a fertility clinic, it’s time to discuss IVF. February 06 2019 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/02/06/considering-using-ivf-to-have-a-baby-heres-what-you-need-to-know /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/12/07/five-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-stillbirth Six ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn babies are stillborn each day. This equates to more than 2,000 babies each year. December 07 2018 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/12/07/five-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-stillbirth /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/11/01/tick-tock-for-healthy-mums-and-kids-dads-age-counts Women are regularly reminded of their ticking biological clock. It turns out men should also pay attention to age when it comes to having a family. November 01 2018 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/11/01/tick-tock-for-healthy-mums-and-kids-dads-age-counts /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/05/17/acupuncture-during-ivf-doesnt-increase-chances-of-having-a-baby Acupuncture has become a frequently used treatment prior to and during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Women hope it will increase their chances of having a baby, but also provide support with reducing stress, and feeling relaxed and well while undergoing treatment. May 17 2018 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/05/17/acupuncture-during-ivf-doesnt-increase-chances-of-having-a-baby /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/03/15/domperidone-can-boost-breast-milk-supply-heres-what-you-need-to-know Breast milk is the best form of nutrition for infants’ growth and development. But some women don’t produce enough milk to exclusively breastfeed their baby. March 15 2018 admin /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2018/03/15/domperidone-can-boost-breast-milk-supply-heres-what-you-need-to-know