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CCTV experts used to prevent stillbirth
By Kimberley Smith on 18/08/2010 12:02:02
Surveillance technology workers team up with doctors to analyse antenatal scans and give at-risk babies the best chance of survival
Top experts in the use of surveillance technology have joined forces with maternity doctors to develop a way to monitor unborn babies at risk of stillbirth. Experienced in analysing movements filmed on CCTV, these experts are turning their skills to the movements of unborn babies...
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Three-parent IVF could prevent genetic disorders
By Kimberley Smith on 11/03/2011 16:28:23
New fertility technique that uses the DNA from three people to lower the risks of inherited diseases is under investigation
Genetics Alert.But the researchers from the project are hopeful their work could help couples with genetic problems have healthy babies. “As doctors we have a duty to treat disease and where possible to prevent disease,” explained Alison Murdoch, head
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New tracking system to stop prevent IVF mix-up across the UK
By Kimberley Smith on 09/09/2010 13:25:49
Innovation by Hull IVF clinic to go nationwide to prevent embryo mix-ups
Technology developed at a Hull IVF unit is to be rolled out around the UK to help prevent IVF mix-ups.The innovation is a tracking system that follows the egg and sperm and sets off an audio and visual alarm if a wrong sample is brought near
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Newborn blood test could prevent disability
By Kimberley Smith on 14/05/2010 13:00:51
Testing blood from the umbilical cord of newborns could reveal likelihood of brain damage
A blood test, which measures the pH level in a baby’s umbilical cord, could be the next step towards preventing disabilities like cerebral palsy.One of the chief causes of cerebral palsy and infant brain damage is a lack of oxygen at birth. Doctors
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Quit smoking before you TTC to prevent SIDS
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:54:08
Potential mums are advised to quit smoking before trying to conceive to reduce chances of miscarriage or sudden infant death syndrome
Dietz, the lead investigator.A new study has found that between 5% and 7% of deaths in premature babies could have been prevented if their mum had not smoked in pregnancy. They also found that between 23% and 34% of deaths caused by Sudden Infant Death
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Having an epidural could prevent muscle damage in labour
By Kimberley Smith on 26/08/2010 12:21:43
Epidurals help protect pelvic muscles during birth and reduce chance of incontinence, finds study
.Your levator muscles are what hold up your internal organs and damage to them can cause incontinence in later life. Around a 10th of mums who have a vaginal birth suffer some damage to these muscles.An epidural may help to protect these muscles by preventing
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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
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may help babies reach fullterm, according to new findings. However, the research suggests that fish oil has no effect on your mood or your unborn baby’s development.The study of 2,000 women in Australia found that taking a supplement of fish or v...
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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
suggest more research is necessary to discover the links between mouthwash use and premature birth.“Preterm birth is the major cause of prenatal mortality worldwide and still difficult to predict and prevent,” said Marjorie Jesscoat, one of the study
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Vitamin supplements in pregnancy don’t protect against asthma
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 14:16:35
Taking vitamins C and E doesn’t help to prevent respiratory illnesses in your baby, suggests new research
supplements in pregnancy to prevent your child developing asthma. A better approach may be to stick to a healthy diet that ensures all the essential vitamins and minerals are covered.“Pregnant women are bombarded with advice on how to safeguard their child
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Could feeding a newborns cow’s milk avoid allergy?
By Kimberley Smith on 15/07/2010 12:36:44
Drinking cow’s milk in the first 15 days could prevent babies developing an allergy to it when they’re older, claims study
before introducing him to cow’s milk, this study suggest very early exposure could prevent a future allergy. However, if the 15-day window is missed, it’s best to wait until after 1 year to try introducing the milk as researchers also found that between
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