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Coffee could protect against IVF side effects
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2010 14:14:53
Scientists research coffee as a treatment for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome during IVF
into the tissue.“Caffeine competes with adenosine for the same receptors, effectively blocking adenosine’s action, and it could therefore potentially treat the cause of this condition,” explained Professor Ray Illes, from Middlesex University, where the research
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Review of 2011 – February. Myleene's pregnancy side effects & breast milk ice cream
By Daniella Delaney on 26/12/2011 14:00:42
It was a busy second month of the year in baby land with happy news from Emma Bunton and a sad admission from Amanda Holden
presenter Myleene Klass saw the funny side of her pregnancy side effects and there was more baby news from another ex-Spice Girl as as Baby, Emma Bunton, not only revealed she was expecting, she also revealed the sex.The Victoria Beckham pregnancy bandwagon
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Selma Blair reveals postnatal hair loss
By Kimberley Smith on 09/12/2011 14:38:05
Down-to-earth new mum shows even Hollywood stars have post-pregnancy side effects
Selma Blair was sporting a soft hat to hide the postpartum hair loss she’s been experiencing, since giving birth to her baby son Arthur four months ago.The Cruel Intentions actress, 39, has been honest about how pregnancy has affected her, and wasn’t shy to publicise her hair los...
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New clue why mums-to-be suffer bloating
By Kimberley Smith on 05/01/2011 14:04:05
Uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy may be explained by evolution, finds new research
Fruit flies may help explain why pregnant women suffer digestive discomfort (of all things!), such as bloating and constipation. Researchers believe that the hormone involved in fruit fly reproduction has the same effect as human pregnancy hormones
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Denise Van Outen: "Pregnancy gave me bigger feet"
By Daniella Delaney on 28/02/2011 17:04:32
The celebrity mum reveals one surprising side effect of giving birth to daughter Betsy
Celeb mum Denise Van Outen has revealed that her body shape has changed in more ways than one since she gave birth to her daughter Betsy last year."Strangely, my feet grew a whole extra size and haven't gone back - I have had to give a whole shoe collection away," the mum of one ...
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Giving birth goes back to the thirties
By Daniella Delaney on 25/10/2011 08:21:09
Study finds a method of inducing labour from 80 years ago has fewer side effects than modern treatments
A method of inducing labour that was used in the 1930s has been found to work just as well as modern treatments, but with less side effects.The Foley Catheter uses a balloom inserted into the womb which is then pumped up with saline solution
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Haemorrhoids in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 31/10/2005 09:34:45
They're an unpleasant side-effect from pregnancy for many women, but both avoidance and relief are possible - here's how
that prune juice, dried fruits (particularly prunes and apricots) and beans help make a difference. Upping your fibre intake dramatically can also result in gas and cramping, so err on the side of caution as you increase your intake.Ease the pressure - Try
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Mums-to-be reveal their biggest pregnancy discomforts for each trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2011 12:12:24
Heartburn, exhaustion and constipation constant bugbears for pregnant women
In pregnancy your body is doing something amazing. But while it’s busy working on the incredible feat of creating a baby, there can be a few not-so-nice side effects mums-to-be who experience them find rather uncomfortable.A survey of 3,000 pregnant
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Jessica Simpson rowing with fiancé over birth plans?
By Anna Lewis on 29/02/2012 11:49:00
Jessica and fiancé Eric Johnson are apparently at loggerheads over her desire to have a caesarean
it a secret.The Dukes of Hazard star has spoken about her unpleasant pregnancy side effects and is now getting fed up of her huge bump. She’s also launched a maternity fashion range so she’s feeling more worn out than usual.“She’s tired of carrying
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BPA ban in Europe from 2011
By Kimberley Smith on 26/11/2010 13:35:23
EU bans BPA from babies’ bottles after health fears
with oestrogens getting into the receptors, and it can have some very unpleasant effects – animal studies have shown significant effects,” she added.These side effects include problems with babies’ development and immune response and possibly even cancer
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