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New wireless foetal monitor could improve birth
By Susie Boone on 18/02/2011 13:25:12
US approves monitor that could allow greater movement during labour and delivery
A ground-breaking new wireless monitor has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).This means the monitor, which was developed by scientists in Nottingham, can now be used during childbirth in America. It measures the heart rate
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Men responsible for half of infertility cases
By Jenny Bamberger on 04/11/2011 17:07:05
Half of couples seeking IVF treatment are due to male fertility problems
Men are just as likely as women to have fertility problems new research has shown.Lifestyle factors including smoking, drinking, diet, exercise and use of recreational drugs can be damaging to a man’s sperm, making him less fertile, suggests
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Pregnant women unaware of the dangers of ibuprofen
By Hannah Blake on 07/09/2011 11:17:20
Scientists have found that pregnant women who use ibuprofen are twice as likely to have a miscarriage
of the drug, that pregnant women should not use them. Women who take ibuprofen are up to 2.4 times more at risk of suffering from a miscarriage, the study of 47,050 women found. Results have been published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal
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Thrombosis (DVT) and labour
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:40:55
Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clotting can occur in labour, particularly if you've been at a higher risk during your pregnancy
during labour. In this case, doctors will keep an eye on your symptoms and you may be been given anti-coagulation drug Heparin to thin your blood.Preventing thrombosis in labourKeep active during the birth as much as possible and drink plenty of water
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Probiotics link to lower risk of pre-eclampsia
By Joanna Harvey on 16/09/2011 12:39:16
Pregnant women are less likely to suffer with pre-eclampsia if they eat or drink milk or yoghurt with ‘good’ bacteria
products and are said to help with good digestion.Also in the news... Special diet may prevent pre-eclampsiaCould heart disease drugs help treat pre-eclampsia?Discovery of pre-eclampsia genes could lead to treatment breakthrough
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Shameless actress to try IVF at 48
By Kimberley Smith on 19/01/2012 13:35:03
Tina Malone discusses her plan to become an older mum
Actress Tina Malone, who stars as drug-dealing Mimi Maguire on Channel 4’s hit show Shameless, has revealed her plans to try for a baby.The 48-year-old, who married personal trainer Paul Chase two years ago, is hoping IVF will help the couple have a
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What if I can't breastfeed?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2007 01:20:18
There are several reasons why a mum may not want, or be able to breastfeed, and what happens then?
with breastfeeding for a short while, so do always discuss how medications will affect breastfeeding with your doctor.Drug abuse and dependency - The use of most illegal drugs renders breastfeeding unsafe, and in some cases (such as cocaine and heroine usage) very
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No period but a negative pregnancy test?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/01/2010 10:30:02
Even regular women can have missed or late periods. What are the causes and when should you seek treatment?
oestrogen levels include travelling, excessive exercise, stress, illness or losing weight.3. Your ovaries aren't working properlySometimes the ovaries simply fail to work. There are drugs which can help this and they are often prescribed as the first step
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When your waters break
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/08/2009 01:19:12
Although women have visions of their waters breaking in Tescos, the reality for many women is that they don't break until much later.
area as some doctors like to move faster, while others may be happy to 'wait and see', but offer drugs to stave off infection. If they do, these drugs with not harm your baby, whereas an infection will.Clean yourself up but avoid having a bath
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Post Natal Depression: the causes and symptoms
By ThinkBaby on 16/08/2005 12:08:53
Feeling down with the baby blues or Post Natal Depression, how do you know?
sufferers may suffer more extreme lack of sleep and feel constantly tired and, unsurprisingly, physically exhaustedFood and drugs. Some mothers with PND may use food as a crutch or turn to other substances such as alcohol for comfort. Others will find
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