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Vitamin D deficiency linked to pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 19/08/2010 13:09:28
Low levels of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ found in pregnant women with severe cases of pre-eclampsia
Mums-to-be who develop serious pre-eclampsia during their pregnancies have been found to have low levels of the so-called ‘sunshine vitamin’, Vitamin D. Researchers in the US have suggested that this could indicate a link between Vitamin D
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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
,000 pregnant women who gave birth over a six year period, those who consumed probiotic milk or yoghurt everyday during their pregnancy, were less likely to develop the late-pregnancy condition.However, Dr Bo Jacobsson, a researcher who worked on the new study
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Cervical abnormalities and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/04/2006 14:24:50
A new study links premature and low-weight births to some treatments for abnormal cervical cells.
of several different methods involving laser, knife or ‘large loop excision’.The hospital’s study found that only ‘laser ablation’ was found not to be linked to any pregnancy risks. However, cancer charities and doctors are keen to point out that the risks
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High blood pressure in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 24/02/2012 17:12:08
Your blood pressure will naturally fluctuate in pregnancy but changes aren’t always something to worry about and high blood pressure doesn’t always mean pre-eclampsia
of pregnancy (essential hypertension) it’s likely you had it before you became pregnant. If it comes on after 20 weeks (gestational hypertension), it’s probably linked to your pregnancy and will go down after your baby is born. In both cases you’ll be given
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Depression in pregnancy: new report
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2006 11:15:03
A new study suggests pregnant women prone to depression should not stop taking medication.
the unborn child and some experts believe that an even medication throughout pregnancy is preferable to high doses required if a woman becomes more ill.Medication in pregnancyWhen discussing any medication with a health specialist, you should tell him
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Pregnancy may cause or worsen OCD
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:47:57
Pregnancy may be a trigger of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, says new research
Late development of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in women has been linked to pregnancy. According to a study at Yale University, pregnancy can often be a trigger of the condition or worsen it in pre-existing cases.The small study found
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Discovery of pre-eclampsia genes could lead to treatment breakthrough
By lorna Bremner on 23/03/2011 14:42:06
Faulty genes could be the cause of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
.The researchers believe a drug already used to treat immune disorders may now be adapted for use in pre-eclampsia pregnancies.“We’re going to need to confirm these links in a larger study,” said Dr John Atkinson, from Washington University School of Medicine. “But
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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
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What is placental insufficiency?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2006 01:20:58
The placenta is the source of all nourishment to the fetus during pregnancy, but what happens when it doesn't perform effectively?
Better research has meant that more babies are now able to survive placental insufficiency, but what is it and how can it affect your pregnancy?What is placental insufficiency?A baby in the womb is fed via the placenta, an organ which provides food
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Pregnancy and anti-depressants
By Monica Stylli on 22/08/2007 01:38:53
A new study by the RCOG investigates the use of anti-depressants in pregnancy
between 1998 and 2002. The results showed that the use of anti-depressants fell throughout the stages of pregnancy with only 3.7% of women taking the drugs in the first trimester. This figure rose to 7% after childbirth with around 50% of all cases
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