| |
 |
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
|
|
 |
Care of severely premature babies to be debated
By Sarah Lawson on 06/11/2006 14:28:12
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists calls for an open debate on the care and welfare of premature babies born with long-term health problems.
premature babies.In July 2005, the RCOG submitted a consultation document to the Nuffield Council, titled ‘The ethics of prolonging life in fetuses and the newborn’. It addresses the issues surrounding the suffering and long-term health affects that very
|
|
 |
'Going Home Packs' for Premature Babies
By Sarah Lawson on 03/11/2009 02:14:29
The baby charity Bliss offer special support for families when they leave hospital
When a child is born prematurely there is understandably a great amount of care and attention needed in the hospital, but as parents prepare to take their baby home, new challenges arrive.The charity Bliss works for improving care of premature
|
|
 |
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.
Over 100 Boots stores will this week be rolling out a whole new range of clothes, on the mini mode label, which are especially designed for premature, and low birth-weight babies.There are already some clothes ranges which go down to very small
|
|
 |
Newborns and jaundice
By Sarah Lawson on 10/11/2006 01:44:19
Jaundice, to a greater or lesser degree, is a feature for many new babies. But what is it and should it be a cause for concern?
further attention.Premature babies may develop the problem a little later and it might last for a couple of weeks, because their liver is not as well developed as a full-term baby's.Other babies more prone to jaundice include those whose mothers had
|
|
 |
Omega-3 and Omega-6 in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 18/12/2007 01:17:56
What do these essential fatty acids do, and how should you take them during pregnancy?
good natural source of the right building blocks to keep our bodies looking and feeling better.Good for your baby As well as good brain development, a diet rich in these EFAs has been linked to a lower likelihood of premature birth or a low
|
|
 |
Multiple Pregnancy after IVF
By Sarah Lawson on 11/11/2008 02:35:06
Why do doctors try to avoid you getting pregnant with twins or triplets if you have IVF treatment?
prematurely or having a low birth weight (which in itself causes problems during birth and into childhood) are a real danger. The risk of a baby dying before or just after birth are four times higher for a twin than a single baby, and seven times higher for a
|
|
 |
Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 01:32:42
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
.Because of this, Vitamin K is offered to all new babies.Are all babies at risk?Yes, although some babies are more at risk than others. These include babies born prematurely (before 37 weeks), babies whose mothers took certain drugs during pregnancy (such as drugs
|
|
 |
Call for single embryo transfer in IVF
By Sarah Lawson on 20/10/2006 01:55:43
The instance of multiple births from IVF treatment has caused the regulatory body to call for a change to standard embryo transfer practice.
, for the mother and babies.For example, there is a greater risk of the babies being premature or of a low birth weight, two things which carry their own health problems at birth and into early life.The risk of the infant dying before birth or in the first week
|
|
 |
All About Your Womb
By Sarah Lawson on 28/04/2009 00:46:01
How is your baby fed and kept safe as she grows inside you?
it can impact on the birth, bring on premature labour or affect the growth of your baby, or it can be a symptom another condition which requires attention.If there is too much fluid the condition is called polyhydramnios. Too little fluid is identified
|
|
