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Vitamin A in pregnancy leads to healthier lungs
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2010 15:25:35
Babies of mums-to-be who took vitamin A supplements during pregnancy found to have stronger lungs
A study of 1, 371 children found that those born to mums who took vitamin A supplements during their pregnancy had stronger lungs and a bigger lung capacity. Children born to mums given a placebo were found to have a 3% smaller lung capacity
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Campaign launched to ensure parents know how to recognise common lung infection
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2011 14:31:32
A third of children will catch bronchiolitis before their first birthday – know the signs
Awareness is being raised for a common lung infection that most parents are unaware of. The British Lung Foundation (BLF) is backing the campaign by health care company Abbott, to help parents recognise when their child has something more than
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Synchronising heartbeats could detect problems in the womb
By Kimberley Smith on 21/07/2010 15:53:08
A breathing exercise for mums-to-be could be used to diagnose an unborn baby’s heart and lung problems as early as 16 weeks into pregnancy
The way your baby’s heart beats could help doctors diagnose heart or lung disorders by 16 weeks. Scientists in Aberdeen are researching a test that may help doctors diagnose, and potentially treat, cardiovascular conditions in the womb.A mum
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Fetal development: Week 36
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 16:00:18
Lungs are preparing for a lusty first cry
Your baby is now around 48 centimetres long and weighs nearly 6lbs, or two and three-quarter kilos. Her lungs are continuing to mature in preparation for her first drawing of breath, and her kidneys are already beginning to process waste products
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Vitamin supplements in pregnancy don’t protect against asthma
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 14:16:35
Taking vitamins C and E doesn’t help to prevent respiratory illnesses in your baby, suggests new research
The effect of taking vitamin E and C supplements during pregnancy to protect children from wheezing and asthma has been thrown into doubt by a new study.The small study looked at the effect of vitamin supplements taken by mums-to-be, on the respiratory health of their children. F...
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Coping with shortness of breath in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/03/2006 01:37:20
At first it feels frightening, then you get used to it, but getting out of breath in late pregnancy is no fun.
on the lungs and diaphragm and, after the first attack of gasping breathlessness, a pregnant woman begins to recognise its onset.Ironically, during pregnancy, the body is better at using its oxygen supply and you shouldn't worry, if this happens to you
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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
or laboured breathing; slow heartbeat, or a low Apgar score. If aspiration is suspected, your doctor may use suction to clear as much fluid as possible from the lungs to ease breathing. As meconium is thick and sticky it may block the airways, thus lowering
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How your pregnant bump loves your unborn baby
By Liz Stansfield on 11/11/2010 11:30:40
Find out the reassuring ways your growing bump is helping your baby to form and develop from the moment you conceive
Your bump looks after your babyIf you’re reading this with a growing baby bump, your body will be working overtime to produce your unborn baby within. But what’s going on in there? From keeping her warm at night, to developing millions of brain cells, there’s some amazing stuff g...
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Your newborn baby's first checks - what they mean
By on 14/10/2010 14:27:41
The first few days after you've given birth, you'll see your baby being tested for all sorts of different things. Check out our guide to what test you can expect and when they'll happen
Routine tests and checks for your newbornYou've given birth and your newborn is finally in your arms. However, immediately after birth, you'll notice that your baby will be whisked aside to undergo routine checks. Don't worry, this is completely normal and is done to ensure your ...
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Woman has induced labour so dying husband can hold their baby
By Anna Lewis on 13/02/2012 15:45:10
Couple induce labour two weeks early so dad-to-be with days to live can meet his baby
When Diane and Mark Aulger discovered Mark, 52, was suffering from a fatal lung disease, they made the life-changing decision to induce pregnant Diane so the dad-to-be could meet his newborn baby.It should have been one of the happiest days
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