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High-fat diet during pregnancy 'increases the risk of stillbirth'
By Lara Brunt on 06/06/2011 16:16:10
An unhealthy diet decreases blood flow from mum to baby via the placenta, say researchers
.Previous studies have found that nearly all pregnancy complications are in some way linked to a damaged placenta, which nourishes an unborn baby.The researchers studied 24 pregnant Japanese macaques monkeys, which have a similar placental structure to humans
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Women whose babies were stillborn to feature in new exhibition
By Lara Brunt on 14/07/2011 11:13:41
Photos of 17 brave women during their pregnancy to form an exhibition to highlight Britain's alarming stillbirth rate.
screening to detect potential problems. To add your name to the petition, visit www.uk-sands.org.Read more...Placentas flown into UK to fight pregnancy complicationsTommy's baby charity launches pregnancy helplineHope for women who suffer pregnancy
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Special diet may prevent pre-eclampsia
By Lara Brunt on 20/05/2011 18:22:18
Taking dietary supplements could reduce the risk of pregnant women developing the condition, research suggests
Dietary supplements taken in pregnancy could prevent thousands of women from developing pre-eclampsia, according to a new study. The condition affects up to 10% of all first-time pregnancies and can be dangerous for both mum and baby. The exact cause is unknown, but some expert...
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Frozen embryos are 50% more likely to be big babies
By Lara Brunt on 07/07/2011 13:04:07
IVF babies grown from frozen embryos are more likely to be oversized, say researchers.
at 9lbs 15oz or more are considered much larger than average, or macrosomic.High birth weight babies are more likely to be delivered by Caesarean section or need other kinds of intervention that may lead to complications, while a vaginal delivery can
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