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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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Alcohol-free mouthwash in pregnancy could prevent premature birth
By Kimberley Smith on 15/02/2011 14:55:31
Taking extra care of your teeth and dental health when pregnant could reduce your risk of giving birth prematurely
Using alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash in pregnancy may help reduce the risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Using a mouthwash without alcohol that contains the antibacterial agent CPC, has been found to improve the likelihood of a
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
Omega-3 could be beneficial in pregnancy for both mum and baby’s health, according to a new study in Australia.In a trial of 2,400 mums-to-be, researchers found that those who took omega-3 supplements saw a 50% reduction in premature birth
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Parents help create Tommy’s advice for premature birth
By Kimberley Smith on 16/01/2012 16:43:13
Baby charity Tommy’s enlists the help of parents with premature babies to help prepare others for the arrival of an early baby
...Danielle Lloyd's fears for her preemie sonHow classical music helps premature babiesBreakthrough in premature birth prevention
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New research urges pregnant women not to drink alcohol
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:38:52
Just a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy found to increase chances of premature birth
A couple of glasses of wine a week during pregnancy could be enough to put your unborn baby at risk of foetal alcohol syndrome, according to new research from Dublin.The new study contradicts recent research that suggested the odd alcoholic drink occasionally in pregnancy is harm...
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Chocolate could halve risk of pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 09/07/2010 14:55:09
Mums-to-be who eat chocolate three times a week could be cutting their risk of pre-eclampsia, a major cause of premature birth
they enjoyed chocolate-based treats.Pre-eclampsia increases blood pressure, reducing the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to your baby, which can result in premature birth, often by caesarean.Researchers aid that high rates of chocolate eating were found
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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
Shennan from baby charity Tommy’s explained that problems relating to slightly premature birth are more common though not as serious as the problems faced by extremely early babies.Though you cannot guarantee your baby will go to full term, there are some
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Artificial sweeteners in diet drinks linked to premature babies
By Kimberley Smith on 13/07/2010 16:20:55
Mums-to-be who drink a can of diet fizzy a day are at a higher risk of giving birth prematurely
Mums who drink diet fizzy drinks during pregnancy may be putting their babies at risk of premature birth, says a study funded by EU.Of the 60,000 women involved in the research, those who drank an average of one can of diet pop a day during
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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
that taking a supplement of fish or vegetable oil containing omega-3 fatty acid and a chemical called DHA, reduced the chances of giving birth before 34 weeks from just over 2% to 1%.However, women taking the supplements had similar levels of post
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Hope for women who suffer pregnancy complications
By Kimberley Smith on 16/02/2011 14:55:48
After Amanda Holden’s sad news, charity Wellbeing of Women reveals its research into pregnancy and offers bereaved couples the chance to help
in the UK. Every year there are 250,000 miscarriages and one in 13 babies are born prematurely. Wellbeing of Women believes that research into the four main pregnancy complications – recurrent miscarriage, abnormally small babies, pre-eclampsia and premature
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