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Breakthrough in premature birth prevention
By lorna Bremner on 07/04/2011 12:47:53
A simple hormonal gel could significantly reduce the chances of giving birth prematurely, finds new study
Premature birth may soon be prevented with the use of a topical progesterone gel, a new study has suggested. The treatment is a vaginal progesterone gel, which has been found to reduce preterm delivery by as much as 45% in trials.The gel can
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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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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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Night work link with premature birth possible
By ThinkBaby on 12/12/2005 09:55:40
More inconclusive study findings from the US suggest further research advisable
trimester (20% later on in pregnancy) were no more likely to experience premature labour and low birth weight than women who did not. A far smaller percentage, 10%, of women regularly lifted objects weighing 25 pounds or more in the first trimester and were
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Clothes for premature and low birth weight babies
By Sarah Lawson on 18/10/2006 02:37:00
The clothes range mini mode have developed a thoughtful, special collection for babies under 7.5lb.
is made up of 12 items, priced £3 to £10.For details of the Boots stores where they will be stocking these clothes, call 0845 070 8090. Some of the items can also be bought online, at www.boots.com.
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New ethical research to combat premature birth
By Monica Stylli on 30/07/2007 01:32:12
The Dr Hadwen Trust aims to replace animal testing with a more humane approach.
30% of all pregnancies in the UK result in some form of abnormal labour such as premature birth or failure to go into labour. Sadly, babies born at 23 weeks have just a 17% chance of survival and 1 in 10 premature babies will develop a permanent
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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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New test could spot premature birth false alarms
By Celia Morgan on 08/12/2009 16:17:47
A simple test has been developed to show whether mums-to-be with symptoms of premature labour are real or just a false alarm
care. They can therefore avoid leaving their families for observation in a hospital.”The researchers followed 22 cases of women admitted to hospital with signs of premature labour. Of these, 17 didn’t give birth during their hospital stay, which
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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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Preparing for a premature birth
By Maria Muennich on 23/10/2008 01:13:47
Whether you have months or only hours, there are a several things you can do to prepare for a premature delivery and try to make it as personal as possible
from them to intensive care. But currently as many as 7% of births in the UK are premature to some degree, and 2-4% are very premature (under 32 weeks). Premature birth is considered high-risk and - whether delivery is vaginal or by caesarean
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