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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
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
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New study on alcohol and pregnancy
By Monica Stylli on 15/11/2007 10:49:21
Latest research finds "no convincing evidence" of a link between binge drinking and birth defects.
There has always been controversy surrounding alcohol and pregnancy with many guidelines and suggesting that excessive drinking can cause damage to unborn babies.However, a recent study by Oxford University has found that occasional binge drinking
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Pregnant women told Vitamin E could prevent asthma in children
By Liz Jarvis on 15/03/2010 15:18:12
Eating grains and cereal could reduce risk, study finds
Pregnant women are being urged to eat more grains and cereal in a bid to reduce the number of children suffering from asthma.Scientists at the University of Aberdeen say a study of pregnant women in the north east of Scotland has revealed a link
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Eat your fish!
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/02/2006 01:18:29
Eating fish during pregnancy can improve fetal brain development, a Harvard study claims.
Eating fish during your pregnancy can enhance fetal brain development.In a study, the babies of mothers who ate fish regularly showed signs of having better memories and levels of concentration than other infants.However, babies of mothers who had
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Multivitamins in pregnancy cut chance of having underweight baby
By Sara Mackenzie on 23/04/2010 15:00:44
A new study of London mums-to-be suggests vitamins can help both mum and baby
Taking multivitamins in pregnancy dramatically reduces the chances of having an underweight baby, a recent study has indicated, reports the Telegraph. According to the new research, taking a specially created supplement could cut the chances
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Drinking milk during pregnancy may lower MS risk
By Clio FitzHerbert on 12/02/2010 13:53:43
More milk for mums-to-be could reduce baby's risk of multiple sclerosis, study suggests
daughters whose mothers consumed less than three glasses of milk per month,” said Dr Fariba Mirzaei, who led the US study involving 34,794 nurses.Mums-to-be who had a higher vitamin D intake during pregnancy also gave birth to babies with a reduced risk
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Low folic acid levels in pregnancy linked to hyperactive children
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 04/05/2010 15:05:05
Study suggests there’s a connection between not getting enough folic acid in early pregnancy and hyperactivity
Lack of folic acid, or folate, in early pregnancy may lead to hyperactive children, a new study has suggested.Researchers from the University of Southampton and University College London’s Institute of Child Health reckon low folate levels hinder
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
Omega-3 could be beneficial in pregnancy for both mum and baby’s health, according to a new study in Australia.In a trial of 2,400 mums-to-be, researchers found that those who took omega-3 supplements saw a 50% reduction in premature birth
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Drinking small amounts of alcohol in pregnancy not harmful to baby
By Kimberley Smith on 10/06/2010 13:18:42
Study shoes that mums who are light to moderate drinkers even have children with a lower risk of mild psychological problems
A 14-year study has suggested that children born to mums who drank between 2 and 6 units of alcohol a week during pregnancy are less likely to suffer from depression or act aggressively.The behaviour of 2,370 children was analysed every 2-3 years
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High doses of folic acid could be harmful in pregnancy
By Laura Nelson on 02/02/2011 15:17:13
Folic acid is an essential vitamin for a healthy pregnancy, but too much could cause problems according to study
A study carried out by McGill University in Canada suggests that too much folic acid during pregnancy could be harmful. When researchers gave high doses of folic acid to pregnant mice, it led to embryonic delay and growth retardation. The pregnant
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