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Chocolate could halve risk of pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 09/07/2010 14:55:09
Mums-to-be who eat chocolate three times a week could be cutting their risk of pre-eclampsia, a major cause of premature birth
Snacking on chocolate three times a week during pregnancy may cut the risk of pre-eclampsia by half, say researchers at Yale University. They quizzed 2,500 mums about their eating habits during pregnancy, including how many times a week
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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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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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Pre-eclampsia could soon be predicted by early test
By Kimberley Smith on 14/09/2010 13:06:00
Early diagnosis of high blood pressure in pregnancy could save the lives of thousands of women
-eclampsia to seek obstetric care by specialists and to be monitored more vigilantly,” said Eleni Tsigas, from the Pre-eclampsia Foundation.Pre-eclampsia is a very serious condition that can cause premature labour, low birth weight and even death. If you’re at risk
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Obstetric Cholestasis
By Kimberley Smith on 15/03/2012 15:14:20
Symptoms, risks and what you need to know about Obstetric Cholostasis and itching in pregnancy
Obstetric Cholestasis, known as OC, is a fairly rare liver condition that can occur during the second and third trimesters in pregnancy. It can lead to an increased risk of premature birth and foetal distress but is manageable with good medical care
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Tommy’s baby charity launches pregnancy helpline
By Kimberley Smith on 26/10/2010 15:24:05
Free phone PregnancyLine set up to give advice to mums-to-be and women coping with miscarriage or pregnancy difficulties
to pregnant women. The line, paid for by an ASDA Foundation grant, is also for those who want to discuss pregnancy worries and trying again after a miscarriage."Currently one in four women in the UK will lose a baby during pregnancy or birth,” said Jacqui
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Artificial pancreas promises pregnancy diabetes breakthrough
By Kimberley Smith on 01/02/2011 16:05:30
Innovative new device could help regulate diabetes in pregnancy and mums who had gestational diabetes are warned they may be at risk of the condition returning
Mums who develop diabetes during pregnancy, a condition known as gestational diabetes, are at a higher risk of becoming diabetic even if the condition initially goes away after birth, according to a new study.The study, published in the journal
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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
. It can be treated, however, with a simple procedure and many sufferers go on to have healthy babies.Late miscarriage - This occurs between after the 12th week of pregnancy but before the 24th. It usually means you will have to give birth to your baby
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