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Pregnant women told Vitamin E could prevent asthma in children
By Liz Jarvis on 15/03/2010 15:18:12
Eating grains and cereal could reduce risk, study finds
Pregnant women are being urged to eat more grains and cereal in a bid to reduce the number of children suffering from asthma.Scientists at the University of Aberdeen say a study of pregnant women in the north east of Scotland has revealed a link
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Low folic acid levels in pregnancy linked to hyperactive children
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 04/05/2010 15:05:05
Study suggests there’s a connection between not getting enough folic acid in early pregnancy and hyperactivity
Lack of folic acid, or folate, in early pregnancy may lead to hyperactive children, a new study has suggested.Researchers from the University of Southampton and University College London’s Institute of Child Health reckon low folate levels hinder
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Vitamin D in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 09/08/2010 11:07:54
New research links vitamin D intake during pregnancy to healthier bones in children
Recent news stories have reported that vitamin D intake during pregnancy can have a marked effect on the health of children’s bones later in life. But how important is vitamin D to your pregnancy? Why you need it It has long been established
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Drinking small amounts of alcohol in pregnancy not harmful to baby
By Kimberley Smith on 10/06/2010 13:18:42
Study shoes that mums who are light to moderate drinkers even have children with a lower risk of mild psychological problems
A 14-year study has suggested that children born to mums who drank between 2 and 6 units of alcohol a week during pregnancy are less likely to suffer from depression or act aggressively.The behaviour of 2,370 children was analysed every 2-3 years
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High weight gain in pregnancy linked to heart risks for baby
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2010 15:16:47
Children born to mums who put on more pregnancy pounds than recommended have higher risk of cardiovascular problems
Excessive weight gain in pregnancy has been found to have a long-term effect on a child’s weight and heart health. Researchers in Bristol found that children whose mums piled on the pregnancy pounds were more likely to be overweight or obese
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Mums-to-be taking calcium could be preventing dental problems for their child
By Marina Nelson on 12/10/2010 12:58:49
A new study has shown taking calcium supplements during pregnancy can help prevent tooth problems in young children
Taking a calcium supplement when pregnant could help protect your baby's teeth as they grow older, a new study says.The Argentinian study, followed 195 children until the age of 12, whose mums were given either calcium or a placebo.The study showed
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ADHD linked to eating pesticides on fresh foods in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 20/08/2010 13:38:58
Fruit and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before being eaten by pregnant women as they often contain a pesticide linked to ADHD in children
During pregnancy, you should take extra care washing your fresh foods as they may have insecticides on them that a new study has linked to the development of ADHD in children.The study measured the levels of pesticides such as organophosphate
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Pregnancy pounds put weight on your baby too
By Kimberley Smith on 05/08/2010 14:01:05
Gaining too much weight in pregnancy linked to bigger babies - who are more likely to suffer from obesity later in life
to eat for two.The study, published in The Lancet medical journal, compared the weights of more than 500,000 mums with two children. Women who gained excessive pregnancy pounds were more likely to give birth to big babies. These babies were then more
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Vitamin supplements in pregnancy don’t protect against asthma
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 14:16:35
Taking vitamins C and E doesn’t help to prevent respiratory illnesses in your baby, suggests new research
The effect of taking vitamin E and C supplements during pregnancy to protect children from wheezing and asthma has been thrown into doubt by a new study.The small study looked at the effect of vitamin supplements taken by mums
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Mums-to-be need vitamin D
By Susan Lee on 17/03/2010 15:05:38
Doctors fear rickets may be on the rise
about the Healthy Start scheme at www.healthystart.nhs.uk.Get more information about taking vitamins during your pregnancy in ThinkBaby’s diet and nutrition section.
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