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Birth complications more common at night
By Tessa Watkins on 14/06/2010 14:29:00
Picking the time of day to give birth could influence the chances of a smooth delivery
A new study has revealed that birth complications are more common at night, reports Reuters. Researchers looked at more than 700,000 births at Dutch hospitals between 2000 and 2006 and found that more babies were admitted to intensive care during
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Overweight mums-to-be warned of birth complication risk
By Kimberley Smith on 26/01/2011 11:00:46
Overweight and obese pregnant women have been warned they have a higher risk of going overdue and are more likely to need a caesarean
A British research team has found that obese women are more likely to have longer pregnancies and to need to be induced. They were also found to have a higher rate of caesareans.The team in Liverpool looked at the birth records of 30,000 mums who
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Midwives overwhelmed by rising birthrate
By Kimberley Smith on 23/11/2011 13:04:29
Despite more midwives, more complicated births mean the NHS is struggling to respond to the increase in babies born
explained in a statement.The pressure on midwives is also growing because the rise in births has come with a rise in complications, as mums are more often older or heavier than previous generations.“This ageing of mothers means greater demands on maternity
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Good sleep in early pregnancy linked to healthy birth
By Kimberley Smith on 01/10/2010 16:30:25
Pregnant women who don’t sleep well in their first and second trimester found to be at more risk of high blood pressure and birth complications
Mums-to-be who get plenty of sleep in the early stages of pregnancy, have a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, finds a new survey.The study looked at the sleep patterns of 1,172 healthy pregnant women at 14 weeks. Just over half (55.2%) of the mums-to-be slept for around seven or eight...
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Amanda Holden home from hospital after birth scare
By Kimberley Smith on 31/01/2012 16:34:39
New mum Amanda recovering at home with her baby daughter after suffering life-threatening birth complications
Amanda Holden has been released from hospital to recuperate after the difficult birth of her second daughter. The Britain’s Got Talent judge checked herself into hospital last week with labour pains. It was later revealed she lost a large amount
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New research urges pregnant women not to drink alcohol
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:38:52
Just a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy found to increase chances of premature birth
A couple of glasses of wine a week during pregnancy could be enough to put your unborn baby at risk of foetal alcohol syndrome, according to new research from Dublin.The new study contradicts recent research that suggested the odd alcoholic drink occasionally in pregnancy is harm...
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Hope for women who suffer pregnancy complications
By Kimberley Smith on 16/02/2011 14:55:48
After Amanda Holden’s sad news, charity Wellbeing of Women reveals its research into pregnancy and offers bereaved couples the chance to help
After the recent news of both Lily Allen and Amanda Holden’s pregnancy tragedies, a women’s health charity has launched research to hopefully help prevent them in the future.Wellbeing of Women has also revealed the scale of pregnancy complications
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Abnormalities of the uterus
By Anna Lewis on 08/03/2012 14:41:57
Although this shouldn’t affect your fertility, it could make carrying your baby during pregnancy a bit tougher
of having a miscarriage with all types.As well as the risk of miscarriage increasing if you have uterine abnormalities, there’s also a greater chance you’ll experience other complications during pregnancy and birth.Because of the unusual shape of an abnormal
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Smoking could add complications to pre-eclampsia pregnancies
By Kimberley Smith on 29/07/2010 15:20:53
Mums-to-be who smoke are more likely to have complications associated with pre-eclampsia, finds study
Mums-to-be who smoke during their pregnancy and develop pre-eclampisa may be more likely to suffer complications associated with the condition, a study in Canada has found.The study looked at the records of 300,000 births between 2004 and 2006
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Obesity levels of pregnant women in Ireland in the spotlight
By Kimberley Smith on 22/07/2010 14:02:54
Hospitals and midwives told to make preparations for pregnancies complicated by obesity
Doctors and midwives in Ireland have been advised to be prepared for birth complications caused by obesity. A study in Dublin of 5,800 mums-to-be calculated that 13% were obese and 2% were morbidly obese.Obesity can cause problems during pregnancy
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