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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
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Alcohol-free mouthwash in pregnancy could prevent premature birth
By Kimberley Smith on 15/02/2011 14:55:31
Taking extra care of your teeth and dental health when pregnant could reduce your risk of giving birth prematurely
Using alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash in pregnancy may help reduce the risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Using a mouthwash without alcohol that contains the antibacterial agent CPC, has been found to improve the likelihood of a
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Mums-to-be keep smoking to have smaller babies and an easier birth
By Daniella Delaney on 08/07/2011 08:30:12
Doctors at international conference on reproduction are scathing of those women believed to be putting the lives of their unborn child at risk
Even though it's common knowledge that smoking during pregnancy harms your child, some mums continue to do so. Why? Because they think smoking leads to a smaller baby and a smaller baby leads to an easier birth.This shocking news came at a
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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
occasionally in pregnancy is harmless.The study looked at the medical records of 60,000 children born in Dublin over a seven year period. Drinking up to five units of alcohol a week – the equivalent of two glasses of wine – has been linked to foetal alcohol
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Calls to test mums-to-be for hidden thyroid problems
By Louise Mellor on 04/05/2011 11:58:31
Early testing could predict your chances of having a thyroid condition during pregnancy or after giving birth
Pregnant women and any woman planning on having a baby should be checked for hidden thyroid conditions, say researchers in the Czech Republic. Pregnancy can worsen or bring on thyroid problems because the balance of your hormones changes so
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Ask the...GP
By Sarah Jarvis on 14/02/2010 01:40:07
What are the risks to my baby if i have an epidural or pethidine?
What are the risks to my baby if i have an epidural or pethidine? I'm not sure i'll be able to cope without pain relief, but I wonder why so many women aim for a 'natural birth'. Tessa, CoventrySarah JarvisFull-time GP and member of the Royal
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NHS launches maternity comparison website
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2010 14:41:36
NHS Choices to offer more info on maternity care to help parents-to-be choose their service and rate their experience
they receive.The tool allows users to search local services using their postcode. It gives important information such as the availability of epidurals and the percent of vaginal births without the use of forceps or other instruments, using up-to-date figures
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Unborn baby saved by pregnant mum's broken arm
By Susie Boone on 07/05/2010 11:44:19
A mum-to-be's nasty fall revealed a life-threatening condition for her unborn baby
weeks early, weighing just 1lb 3oz (540g).But this was just the beginning of a tough few months for Keira and her parents. The little premmie baby contracted pneunomia soon after birth and suffered fractured legs and ribs as her bones were so fragile
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Swine Flu Advice for Pregnant Women
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/07/2009 01:09:28
The government has re-issued medical advice for expectant mothers and small children as swine flu continues to claim lives in the UK
of the advice still stands from when we first reported about swine flu in pregnancy in the spring, but due to the recent cases where pregnant women have died of swine flu, after giving birth, it is worth reviewing the current advice. The NHS is also widening its
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Royal College of Midwives releases figures on the shortages of midwives in regions across the UK
By Daniella Delaney on 15/09/2011 14:59:58
The RCM calls on David Cameron and the Government to honour its pre-election pledge to increase the number of midwives
for each... London133,111 live births in 201028% increase since 2001Midwives needed: 862 South East106,434 live births in 201020% increase since 2001Midwives needed: 1015 East of England73,001 live births in 201022% increase since 2001Midwives
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