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Multivitamins in pregnancy cut chance of having underweight baby
By Sara Mackenzie on 23/04/2010 15:00:44
A new study of London mums-to-be suggests vitamins can help both mum and baby
the risk of deficiency.”There were 400 mums-to-be from east London involved, though only 149 completed the study. The researchers have said larger studies are needed, so the findings can be confirmed.
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Mums-to-be expect to lose their baby weight within six weeks
By Kimberley Smith on 31/05/2011 14:51:33
Unrealistic post-baby weight loss expectations blamed on celebrities as most new mums admit shifting pregnancy pounds is harder than they expected
Celebrity new mums have given pregnant women an unrealistic idea of post-baby weight loss, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,421 mums who had given birth in the past six months found that 84% wanted to lose their baby weight but 51% admitted
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New report links obesity to maternal deaths
By Monica Stylli on 04/12/2007 16:02:35
More than half the women who died during or after pregnancy between 2003 and 2005 were overweight.
rate in this country has begun to rise. In the late eighties it stood at 9.83 deaths per 100,000 births – that figure has now risen to 13.95 deaths per 100,000 births.With obesity figures on the rise, experts are advising women to be fully aware
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Holly Willoughby tweets baby's progress
By Tara Montague on 10/05/2011 16:36:42
At nearly a month old, Holly's baby Belle is growing up fast!
After we waited patiently during her two day birth, it's great to hear that Holly Willoughby's new daughter Belle is doing well. Born prematurely a month early, the little girl weighed just 5lb 2oz on her arrival. But she's already gaining weight
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New mum Pink spotted for the first time since giving birth!
By Kyrsty Hazell on 09/06/2011 14:45:28
Beaming singer takes a stroll on the beach with husband Carey Hart, while recovering from her emergency caesarean five days ago
Less than a week after singer Pink gave birth to her baby daughter Willow Sage Hart, the proud new mum has been spotted taking her newborn to the beach in LA.Pink was admitted to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre for an emergency caesarean. The singer
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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?
common through IVF and often lead to low birth weight. Low birth weight is linked with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and obesity in later life, expert Professor Carmen Sapienza highlighted.“It makes sense for IVF children to watch out
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Biggest UK baby in 20 years born naturally
By Joanna Harvey on 13/10/2011 10:52:37
13lbs 11oz baby boy born to UK mum using only gas and air
the average newborn."He was off the scale on all of the scans so we knew he was going to be big, but we didn't think he would be that big," said dad Matthew, 19. "He is absolutely huge, the other babies look dinky compared to him."Rosie, 20, gave birth
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Myleene Klass talks mastitis and baby weight
By Kyrsty Hazell on 07/06/2011 12:55:04
New mum Myleene reveals her battle with the breastfeeding condition and how she thinks her post-baby body is "amazing"
Celebrity mum-of-two Myleene Klass has revealed that she's been suffering from painful breastfeeding condition mastitis.Three months after she gave birth to second daughter Hero Harper, Myleene admitted that her fiancé is urging her to take it easy
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What you eat before you’re pregnant may help your baby
By Liz Stansfield on 06/10/2010 11:57:36
Study suggests eating your greens before your even conceive can help your baby
Eating lots of fruit and vegetables in the months before conception gives your baby a better chance having a healthy birth weight, experts say.The study asked 3,500 women detailed questions about their diet and lifestyle before conception
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Asthma and teen obesity connected to smoking in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 16:35:23
Studies link smoking while pregnant to baby’s asthma risk and teen obesity
up by nearly 16% if their mum smoked throughout her pregnancy, the Montreal Gazette reported. This was also related to the low birth weights, known to have an impact the development of asthma.The paper also reported findings from an obesity study
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