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Study links Alcohol and Premature Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2009 00:05:38
An Australian study suggests a link between drinking in early pregnancy and an increased risk of going into premature labour
An Australian study of over 7000 women has found an increased risk of premature birth in the cases of women who drank alcohol during the first trimester of their pregnancies. Whilst the medical profession generally seems to be torn between advising
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UK to say no to 20 weeks full maternity pay?
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2010 17:07:51
Britain expected to vote against EU legislation to increase maternity leave and pay as experts claim it will threaten UK business
Britain is expected to attempt to block European maternity leave legislation that is being voted on this week. The EU has put forward plans to increase maternity leave at full pay to 20 weeks. New mums in Britain are currently entitled to the first
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Baby sleep problems and smoking in pregnancy connected?
By Kimberley Smith on 12/05/2010 14:25:50
Mums-to-be who smoke may find their babies have increased chances of sleep problems throughout childhood
A study in America has found that babies exposed to smoke and nicotine in the womb are more likely to struggle with sleep, reports NDTV.Out of 808 children involved in the study, 374 were born to mums who smoked during their pregnancy.This group were found to be more likely to ha...
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Is Kate Moss taking Horny Goat Weed in a bid to conceive?
By Kyrsty Hazell on 06/12/2010 15:07:28
Supermodel is rumoured to be popping Yin Yang Huo herbal pills to increase her chances of becoming pregnant
Rumour has it that supermodel mum Kate Moss is feeling broody and is making sure that her chances of conceiving are high – by allegedly taking a herbal supplement called Horny Goat Weed!The Chinese aphrodisiac is said to help reproductive health and 38-year-old Kate is rumoured t...
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MP's Bill to protect public breastfeeding rights
By ThinkBaby on 09/11/2005 07:19:37
Breastfeeding mums could get increased support and legislation to protect their right to feed in public places
More good news for breastfeeding mums tired of facing distaste and discrimination for wanting to breastfeed in public. Labour MP David Kidney is introducing a Bill to fight prejudice against public breastfeeding and increase support offered
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Smoking in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/07/2007 01:58:43
There is clear medical evidence that smoking during pregnancy increases risk of fetal ill-health and miscarriage
increases the mother's chance of suffering from some pregnancy dangers such as increased blood pressure, placental problems and bleeding.Giving up smokingIt isn't easy to give up smoking, but understanding more about the baby you are carrying and the dangers
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Parents warned not to self-diagnose baby’s food allergies
By Kimberley Smith on 10/08/2010 13:49:36
Massive increase in children’s allergic reactions to food but misdiagnosis also on the rise
that around 6% had a food allergy.Though the NICE report did suggest self-diagnosis was a factor, there is a genuine increase in allergic reactions to foods such as cow’s milk, dairy and eggs.“This increase has been reported as evidence of over-anxious parents
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Home births becoming more popular
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/04/2006 01:59:56
Statistics show an increase in home births. Welsh Assembly aims for 10 per cent of births to be at home by 2007.
The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows there was a seven per cent increase in home births between 2003 and 2004.Although there is growing popularity for home births, some women are discouraged from this option where doctors
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Anti-aging vitamin pill DHEA could boost fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:29:06
DHEA supplement increases fertility, reduces miscarriage risk and leads to healthier and more successful pregnancies, find trials
was necessary to understand how DHEA helps this increase in fertility.The supplement is widely sold as an anti-aging remedy online and can be prescribed by doctors in the UK. However, it is not currently available over-the-counter. Lots of other foods
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IVF hope for younger couples
By Kimberley Smith on 11/05/2010 14:18:08
Number of couples receiving IVF treatment increases threefold after NHS Oxfordshire lowers free treatment age to 30
Unit said lowering the age bracket increased couple’s chances of conceiving to 50% compared to 23.6% for women over 35.Richard and Jackie Mackenzie have been campaigning to have fertility treatment in the area widened, but say the fight is far from over
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