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IVF breakthrough – test to pick top sperm
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2010 14:55:58
Male fertility could get a boost as experts discover how to test for most fertile sperm with best DNA
A new test focusing on the quality of male sperm may provide a breakthrough for IVF cases where male infertility is the cause.Researchers in the US have developed a test that selects sperm with the highest DNA integrity, rather than assuming that a
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Pro-biotics breakthrough for premature babies
By Kimberley Smith on 29/04/2010 14:04:16
Australian study claims pro-biotics could save the lives of thousands of premature babies
immune function.Experts are yet to discover the ideal dosage for maximum effect and which type of ‘friendly bacteria’ to use but Professor Patole is hopeful this breakthrough will have affect on for survival rates of these vulnerable premmie babies.
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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
diabetes in their first pregnancy, though the condition often disappears after the baby is born.In other news, for women who are diabetic before they fall pregnant, there’s been a new breakthrough that could improve the health of both mums and babies
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Clues to post-natal depression offer hope of cure
By Kimberley Smith on 21/06/2010 13:48:58
A drop in hormone levels shortly after giving birth linked to onset of PND and baby blues
The sharp drop of oestrogen levels in mums who have just given birth has been linked to the increase of an enzyme which blocks ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain. We recently reported on the research into the effect of this enzyme in new mums. It was found to decrease mood enhanc...
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Sex not needed to make babies as IVF takes over?
By Kimberley Smith on 17/05/2010 17:44:13
IVF will become the most common way to conceive within a decade, say scientists
, are far lower.Breakthroughs in IVF are expected. “It wouldn’t surprise me if IVF does become significantly more efficient than natural reproduction,” said Gedis Grudinskas, a Harley Street infertility specialist.But Gedis also said, “I doubt whether you
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MRI for unborn babies on its way
By Kimberley Smith on 26/11/2010 13:43:47
Researchers hope to develop a scan that can diagnose brain conditions in babies while still in the womb
in the womb, even if the baby is moving around,” said Professor Mary Rutherford, who is leading the project. “Funded by an earlier grant from Action Medical Research, the breakthrough technique provides previously unobtainable measures of the sizes
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Danielle Lloyd tweets first news about 10-week early Harry
By Kimberley Smith on 26/07/2011 17:49:14
Very premature baby Harry doing well, according to proud WAG mum Danielle
their boys a cuddle.If you’d like to donate to Danielle and Jamie’s appeal, you can visit their Just Giving page, where they are raising money for the neonatal unit caring for Harry.Read more...Kym Marsh gives birth five weeks earlyPro-biotic breakthrough
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Babies born just a little early at higher risk of emotional problems
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2011 13:31:03
Calls for more support for babies born early, as study finds even slight premature birth could affect future behaviour
birth 10 weeks earlyBreakthrough in premature birth prevention
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Parents help create Tommy’s advice for premature birth
By Kimberley Smith on 16/01/2012 16:43:13
Baby charity Tommy’s enlists the help of parents with premature babies to help prepare others for the arrival of an early baby
...Danielle Lloyd's fears for her preemie sonHow classical music helps premature babiesBreakthrough in premature birth prevention
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