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Fibroids could cause miscarriage
By Kimberley Smith on 28/09/2011 12:47:29
Women with womb fibroids found to have a higher risk of miscarriage
Otherwise harmless fibroids that grow in or around the womb, distorting its shape, could be the reason some women suffer recurrent miscarriage.A 20-year study has discovered a significant improvement in pregnancy outcomes when women diagnosed with fibroids have them removed surgi...
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Older mums need improved standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth
By Laura Nelson on 12/08/2011 13:34:41
Experts say a worrying number of older pregnant women are at risk of complications during pregnancy and labour
Older mums require higher standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth, experts are saying.Catherine Nelson-Piercy, a professor of obstetric medicine at King’s College London, says a rise in the number of “high risk” pregnancies, including more
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Multivitamins in late pregnancy – talk to your midwife
By Kyrsty Hazell on 15/04/2010 14:17:55
A study has suggested multivitamins taken in late pregnancy may be linked to increased risk of premature births, but other experts disagree
British researchers have suggested that pregnant women who take multivitamin supplements in their third trimester triple the risk of having a premature birth. The study at University of Leeds, lead by Dr Nigel Simpson, assessed the diets
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IVF treatment for older women needs “greater freedom”
By Kimberley Smith on 12/01/2012 15:56:51
Risk of using two embryos in IVF is outweighed by higher chance of success, say experts
taking. But due to the risk of multiple births this created, clinics were told to implant only one egg.However, in the largest review of IVF success rates, experts found that for women over 40, it was a risk worth taking. More embryos were found
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Obstetric Cholestasis
By Kimberley Smith on 15/03/2012 15:14:20
Symptoms, risks and what you need to know about Obstetric Cholostasis and itching in pregnancy
Obstetric Cholestasis, known as OC, is a fairly rare liver condition that can occur during the second and third trimesters in pregnancy. It can lead to an increased risk of premature birth and foetal distress but is manageable with good medical care
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Calcium and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/08/2006 10:40:29
A study published by Tommy's Baby Charity shows a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia in women who take a calcium supplement.
published some interesting results which support the use of calcium supplementation during pregnancy.The study found that if an expectant mother included at least 1g of calcium supplement in her daily diet, the risk of developing pre-eclampsia was reduced
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Thrombosis (blood cots) and DVT in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:28:50
The risk of getting a blood clot in a vein (thrombosis) increases with pregnancy so make sure you know the symptoms and how to get help
, thigh or pelvis.The risk of thrombosis goes up about 10 times in pregnancy, when compared to women of the same age who aren’t pregnant. But bear in mind their risk is very low in the first place so the stat isn’t as dramatic as it appears. The risk
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Elective caesareans bad for babies? Behind the headlines
By Anna Lewis on 10/02/2012 14:25:46
Premature babies born via caesarean at a higher risk of breathing problems, finds new study
Birth by caesarean could pose health risks to babies, a new study has found.Until now there has been a widely-held assumption that c-sections pose no health risks for babies, but this new research has suggested that for preemie babies, caesarean
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Thrombosis (DVT) and labour
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:40:55
Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clotting can occur in labour, particularly if you've been at a higher risk during your pregnancy
Can you get DVT in labour?The risk of thrombosis increases in any situation where you stay in one position for a long time. If you’ve been on bed rest in the weeks or months up to the birth of your baby, you may be more likely to experience DVT
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Artificial pancreas promises pregnancy diabetes breakthrough
By Kimberley Smith on 01/02/2011 16:05:30
Innovative new device could help regulate diabetes in pregnancy and mums who had gestational diabetes are warned they may be at risk of the condition returning
Mums who develop diabetes during pregnancy, a condition known as gestational diabetes, are at a higher risk of becoming diabetic even if the condition initially goes away after birth, according to a new study.The study, published in the journal
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