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What is premature labour?
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2009 08:21:31
What happens in a premature labour, what are the symptoms and what should you do if you think labour is starting early?
vaginal birth is possible, delivery is usually faster than in a full-term labour because the baby is smaller and so passes through the cervix more readily.During a premature labour your baby's heartbeat is frequently monitored, which restricts your
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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
into premature labour if she had been drinking in the early weeks of her pregnancy.Whilst those women who are planning to get pregnant are advised to cut out or severely limit their alcohol intake during times when they are trying or may already be pregnant
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Danielle Lloyd reveals fears her son could have suffered brain damage
By Kimberley Smith on 13/09/2011 17:14:51
Celeb mum opens up about her premature labour and the “most terrible” moment of her life
WAG Danielle Lloyd has opened her heart about the scary experience of giving birth 10 weeks early and visiting her preemie son in the neonatal unit.The mum-of-two revealed that she was rushed to hospital after collapsing with stomach pains 10 weeks before baby Harry’s due date. H...
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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
A simple test has been developed to show whether mums-to-be with symptoms of premature labour are real or just a false alarm.Many women show signs of a premature delivery, such as vaginal spotting or bleeding, tightening of the abdomen, or pressure
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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
When starting to think about planning for the birth of a baby, few soon-to-be-mums would set out an ideal of dashing to hospital in an ambulance in premature labour, having an early elective casarean section or having their newborn baby rushed away
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New ‘brain washing’ therapy could benefit premature babies
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 08/03/2010 15:50:26
A new procedure looks promising for improving the chances of survival for very premature babies
A new therapy that’s best summed up as ‘brain washing’ could help cut the number of premature babies who die or who are seriously disabled.One of the risks for very premature babies is bleeding in the brain, which can lead to brain damage or death
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Premature babies: How they develop
By Maria Muennich on 27/11/2009 08:06:22
Corrected vs actual age, immunisations, physical growth and the long-term outlook - how are things different for premmies?
Most premature babies develop into normal, healthy children and have caught up with their born-at-term peers in terms of development and growth by the time they are a couple of years old. But the prognosis for premature babies and their parents
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Premature baby survival rates
By Monica Stylli on 15/04/2008 01:05:02
Study reveals no improvement in the survival rate for very premature babies over the past 10 years
A recent study has found no significant improvement in the survival rate for very premature babies.Research shows that babies born above 24 and 25 weeks gestation were more likely to survive now than in the past.However, there was no improvement
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What is an incompetent cervix?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/05/2010 14:07:01
How does this rare condition affect pregnancy and what can be done about it?
The cervix is the lower part and the neck of the uterus. In pregnancy, it acts as a stopper, keeping the fetus and amniotic fluid in place. This stays firmly in place until the 'ripening' at labour allows it open up and the birth begins. However
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