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High-fat diet during pregnancy 'increases the risk of stillbirth'
By Lara Brunt on 06/06/2011 16:16:10
An unhealthy diet decreases blood flow from mum to baby via the placenta, say researchers
Women who tuck into fatty foods during pregnancy are at greater risk of having a stillbirth, a study suggests.US scientists found a high-fat diet decreased placental blood flow by up to 56% and also reported a rise in placental inflammation
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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
cause is unknown, but some experts believe it is linked to a deficiency in L-arginine, an amino acid that helps to maintain a healthy blood flow. Others think antioxidants could help protect women. In the latest study, more than 600 pregnant women
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Michelle Heaton admits she's struggling with pregnancy weight gain
By Lara Brunt on 26/08/2011 14:05:38
Former Liberty X singer-turned-personal-trainer hits back at critics who say she's worried about losing her figure
, who's standing in for Lorraine Kelly."You do have to get over that mindset of 'OK, it's not me, it's fat for the baby and the baby needs this' but it takes some getting used to," she admitted. Michelle, who's four-and-a-half months pregnant with her
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