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Danielle Lloyd gives birth 10 weeks early
By Kyrsty Hazell on 13/07/2011 12:12:13
WAG Danielle welcomes her second baby boy with footballer Jamie O'Hara nearly 3 months prematurely
WAG and former Celebrity Big Brother star Danielle Lloyd has given birth to her baby 10 weeks early.Danielle, 27, went into a premature labour yesterday and gave birth to her and fiance Jamie O'Hara's second son, who weighed in at 4lbs 4oz
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Good sleep in early pregnancy linked to healthy birth
By Kimberley Smith on 01/10/2010 16:30:25
Pregnant women who don’t sleep well in their first and second trimester found to be at more risk of high blood pressure and birth complications
Mums-to-be who get plenty of sleep in the early stages of pregnancy, have a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, finds a new survey.The study looked at the sleep patterns of 1,172 healthy pregnant women at 14 weeks. Just over half (55.2%) of the mums
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Fish oils in pregnancy may prevent early birth
By Kimberley Smith on 20/10/2010 12:31:00
Fish oils found to have no impact on brain function of baby (or mum-to-be!) but may reduce premature births
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may help babies reach fullterm, according to new findings. However, the research suggests that fish oil has no effect on your mood or your unborn baby’s development.The study of 2,000 women in Australia found
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Premmie birth story: Finn's early arrival
By Jeremy Tapp on 28/09/2007 12:06:23
Lucy was at 27 weeks when she started to go into labour with her first baby. Husband Jeremy tells their story
from them was that a few days made a big difference – for two reasons:(1) The surfactants take about 48 hours to act – and they massively increase the baby’s chances(2) The baby's lungs are in a critical development phase – and every day seemed
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Baby boy for EastEnders star Patsy Palmer
By Kyrsty Hazell on 14/12/2010 14:32:28
The actress gave birth to son a month early
After going into labour a month early, EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer has given birth to a healthy baby boy named Bertie.The 38-year-old star, who plays Bianca Jackson in the soap, had to be rushed to hospital after her waters broke a month early
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Drug that reduces risk of premature birth approved in US
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:25:01
Prevention of premature birth given a boost as US approves drug to help reduce the chances of at-risk mums going into labour early
between weeks 16 and 37 of pregnancy, early trials suggest Makena helps prevent premature birth in cases where women have given birth early in previous pregnancies. It is not currently recommended for multiples or for women with other risk factors
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If you were premature, you're more likely to have a premature baby
By Kimberley Smith on 25/05/2010 13:09:14
The risk of early birth is genetic, finds survey
Scientists have found that women who were born prematurely or who have siblings who were early are around 60% more likely to give birth prematurely themselves.The study by researchers at the University of Aberdeen looked at the maternity records
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Longterm outlook bright for premature babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/02/2006 01:03:23
A new study from Canada suggests low birth-weight babies catch up with their normal birth-weight equals by early adulthood.
normal birth-weight infants. Tracking the progress of these children since their births (between 1977 and 1982) at the ages of eight, in their teens and in their early-20s, the study found that 82 per cent of low birth-weight children graduated from high
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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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Calls to test mums-to-be for hidden thyroid problems
By Louise Mellor on 04/05/2011 11:58:31
Early testing could predict your chances of having a thyroid condition during pregnancy or after giving birth
an early warning that thyroid problems may develop after birth. However, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said more evidence of the benefits of testing is required before the NHS should consider changing the policy.Kirsty Gallacher spoke out last
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