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Vitamin D deficiency linked to pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 19/08/2010 13:09:28
Low levels of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ found in pregnant women with severe cases of pre-eclampsia
Mums-to-be who develop serious pre-eclampsia during their pregnancies have been found to have low levels of the so-called ‘sunshine vitamin’, Vitamin D. Researchers in the US have suggested that this could indicate a link between Vitamin D deficiency and pre-eclampsia.Though smal...
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Why am I bleeding in pregnancy?
By Kimberley Smith on 11/05/2011 16:22:16
Bleeding in pregnancy can signal a miscarriage and is worrying in any trimester, but often there is no cause for concern
Although unexpected bleeding is alarming and causes discomfort, it's actually very common in pregnancy and there is often no reason to worry.Surprisingly, one in four women bleeds during pregnancy and only about half of these women miscarry.Some mums-to-be just have a little spot...
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Vitamin A in pregnancy leads to healthier lungs
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2010 15:25:35
Babies of mums-to-be who took vitamin A supplements during pregnancy found to have stronger lungs
A study of 1, 371 children found that those born to mums who took vitamin A supplements during their pregnancy had stronger lungs and a bigger lung capacity. Children born to mums given a placebo were found to have a 3% smaller lung capacity.Dr William Checkley of John Hopkins Un...
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Caffeine in pregnancy link to smaller babies
By Kimberley Smith on 21/05/2010 13:17:09
Mums-to-be who drink more than 6 cups of a coffee a day have smaller babies with lower birth weights
Pregnant women who get through 6 or more cups of coffee a day have smaller babies throughout pregnancy, a Dutch survey has found. Compared to mums-to-be whose caffeine intake was less than three cups, babies were shorter and weighed slightly less both during pregnancy and whenbor...
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Pregnant women should eat more fish
By Kimberley Smith on 01/06/2010 13:51:02
Women should be allowed to eat more than 2 portions of oily fish a week during pregnancy
Nutritionists have criticised current government guidelines that recommend pregnant women eat no more than 2 portions of oily fish a week. According to their recent research, current guidelines do not provide women and children with sufficient omega-3 fatty acids essential for br...
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High weight gain in pregnancy linked to heart risks for baby
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2010 15:16:47
Children born to mums who put on more pregnancy pounds than recommended have higher risk of cardiovascular problems
Excessive weight gain in pregnancy has been found to have a long-term effect on a child’s weight and heart health. Researchers in Bristol found that children whose mums piled on the pregnancy pounds were more likely to be overweight or obese by the age of 9 and have a wider range...
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Drinking small amounts of alcohol in pregnancy not harmful to baby
By Kimberley Smith on 10/06/2010 13:18:42
Study shoes that mums who are light to moderate drinkers even have children with a lower risk of mild psychological problems
A 14-year study has suggested that children born to mums who drank between 2 and 6 units of alcohol a week during pregnancy are less likely to suffer from depression or act aggressively.The behaviour of 2,370 children was analysed every 2-3 years between the ages of 2 and 14. Res...
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Green tea not so healthy in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:37:02
Mums-to-be advised to limit green tea as it may prevent the benefits of folic acid
Pregnant women have been advised to limit the amount of green tea they drink as chemicals in it can prevent the body making use of folic acid – an essential mineral for pregnancy.Although green tea is often recommended for its health benefits, the importance of folic acid to foet...
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Fasting for Ramadan during pregnancy affects baby
By Kimberley Smith on 25/06/2010 14:25:39
Muslim mums-to-be warned that religious fasting during Ramadan could be harmful to their unborn babies
US scientists have discovered that mums who fasted for the Muslim festival of Ramadan while pregnant are more likely to have smaller babies with increased chances of physical or mental disability.These mums were also found to be 10% less likely to give birth to boys and this tren...
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Regular pregnancy drinking could harm sons’ sperm count
By Kimberley Smith on 29/06/2010 16:30:18
Lower fertility found in men whose mums drank higher amounts of alcohol in pregnancy
Men born to mums who regularly drank more than 4.5 alcoholic drinks a week in pregnancy have been found to have lower sperm counts than those whose mums abstained.A study in Denmark analysed the fertility of 347 men aged 18-24 against answers given to a questionnaire taken by the...
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