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New pregnancy advice for diabetics
By Anna Lewis on 07/02/2012 09:18:32
Women with diabetes advised to seek medical help before they get pregnant to lower risk of birth defects
birth defect, in a new study. The risk of defects such as spina bifida or heart disease was found to be four times higher than for mums without diabetes, where the risk is just one in 50.The research, by Diabetes UK, suggests that it’s the higher blood
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Is this the reason why women miscarry?
By Susan Verity on 15/04/2011 11:39:33
Scientists think our eggs may hold the key to many early miscarriages and birth defects
US scientists think they might have discovered the key to why women miscarry and have babies with birth defects. It's all down our eggs. What these scientists have found is that they'll still divide to produce babies even if there are chromosomal
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New study on alcohol and pregnancy
By Monica Stylli on 15/11/2007 10:49:21
Latest research finds "no convincing evidence" of a link between binge drinking and birth defects.
in pregnancy appears to have no direct link to birth defects. The team from the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at the university examined hundreds of studies from across the world and selected a handful that allowed them to investigate the effects
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Depression in pregnancy: new report
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2006 11:15:03
A new study suggests pregnant women prone to depression should not stop taking medication.
in the treatment of depression – has been identified as a drug that could be linked to a slight increase in the incidence of birth defects, but some other drugs are not regarded as neccessarily dangerous.It is thought that the stress of depression itself can affect
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Why risk of Down’s increases with mum’s age
By Matt Fricker on 03/09/2010 12:30:07
As women grow older, their fertility declines due to a lack of a crucial protein, scientists say
A new study has shed light on why older women are more likely to suffer from fertility problems and have a greater risk of their babies developing conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.Researchers at Newcastle University and Newcastle Fertility Centre used eggs from young and old mi...
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Drug that reduces risk of premature birth approved in US
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:25:01
Prevention of premature birth given a boost as US approves drug to help reduce the chances of at-risk mums going into labour early
, thereby reducing cases of birth defects caused by preterm birth.One of the best ways to help your pregnancy reach full term is to look after yourself. Do regular pregnancy-safe exercise and eat healthily.
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Having sex? Want a baby? What you need to know right now!
By Daniella Delaney on 17/03/2011 11:47:34
Why it's vital to take folic acid from the moment you stop contraception, rather than waiting till you're pregnant
won't live beyond the birth and many babies born with Spina Bifida (when the spinal cord does not fully close) face a life with serious, multiple disabilities. Up to 72% of these defects could be prevented if women took folic acid tablets at the right
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Blood test for cot death on way?
By Susie Boone on 12/03/2010 12:11:31
Heart problem link to cot death could lead to newborn blood test
death may be linked to a faulty heart which causes the baby’s heartbeat to slow and then stop altogether. Researchers believe they’ll be able to pinpoint babies who are born with this heart defect using a simple blood test after birth.The Foundation
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Why you should take folic acid if you're trying to conceive
By Annie Rogers on 17/03/2011 17:00:18
It's important to make sure your baby is protected right from day one of your pregnancy
from Vermilion, £11.99). “Taking a supplement helps reduce the likelihood of your baby developing
a neural tube defect (NTD), such
as spina bifida.” NTDs are a serious health threat. The most serious form means the baby will not live beyond birth
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Could IVF affect your child's future health?
By Susie Boone on 25/02/2010 14:09:25
Stories in the media this week have been warning about the 'IVF timebomb', but what's the real truth?
conception, could affect the embryo and lead to a higher risk of birth defects or children inheriting their parent’s infertility. The treatment was developed to treat male infertility but many clinics have started using it for other patients because of its
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