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Pre-eclampsia - staying alert
By ThinkBaby on 13/02/2012 02:01:46
Detection and treatment are the keys to reining-in the risks from this pregnancy illness
Pre-eclampsia, or toxemia, is a blood pressure condition that only occurs during pregnancy or very soon after birth. It almost always begins after week 20 and more often after week 30. Its main characteristics are high blood pressure and protein in urine and there are several ...
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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?
Carrying with more than one baby is the single biggest health risk for a woman undergoing fertility treatment (or assisted conception). Because of this, doctors now try to avoid creating a situation where this is more likely to happen.Why is a
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Pregnancy: is it Safe to Visit the Dentist?
By ThinkBaby on 24/08/2009 01:35:48
Are dental treatments and X-rays dangerous when you are expecting a baby?
, but more important than ever that you do so. Most dental treatments will be safe for pregnant women, but your dentist will be able to advise you on whether you're best leaving a treatment until after your child's birth. X-rays should be avoided in the early
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Older women should be given free IVF, health experts urge
By Kyrsty Hazell on 28/06/2010 17:51:23
Women over 40 should be offered fertility treatment on the NHS to avoid age discrimination
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is considering expanding the age limit on free IVF treatment from 39 to 40 plus. This will give older mums with viable eggs a chance to conceive.NICE has declared women aged 40 plus
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Breast milk could help cure acne
By Clio FitzHerbert on 19/04/2010 15:44:05
Face cream made from mothers’ breast milk could become skin-saving treatment for acne sufferers
Lauric acid found in breast milk has acne-fighting properties, scientists have discovered.The new treatment containing natural lauric acid, which is also found in coconut oil, helps reduce irritation and spots without causing side-effects, unlike
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The latest IVF success rate figures
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/12/2007 01:39:44
Dec 2007: The HFEA have released the latest stats on women of various ages having successful IVF treatment
The Human Fertility and Embryology Authority, who oversee all clinics licensed to give various forms of fertility treatment, have announced the latest success rates for IVF. They include data collected between January 2005 and December 2005 and show
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IVF linked to risk of placenta previa
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/05/2006 13:53:37
New study suggests an increased risk of placenta previa in pregnancies created through IVF or ICSI treatment.
pregnancies to 16 in every 1000 pregnancies for women who have had IVF treatment. There was also found to be a greater risk for women who have had one natural conception and then one assisted conception with IVF or ICSI. As the research looked at the cases
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Male infertility breakthrough
By Lara Brunt on 08/06/2011 14:36:05
New test will reduce waiting times for treatment and improve chances of conception, say scientists.
A new test for male infertility has been developed that will save time, money and heartache for couples desperate for a baby.The SpermComet test measures damaged DNA in individual sperm to predict the success of infertility treatments and fast
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Could heart disease drugs help treat pre-eclampsia?
By Joanna Harvey on 21/04/2011 13:23:42
Common cholesterol treatment thought to be the solution for pregnant women suffering from this pregnancy complication
’s first full clinical trial is successful, could provide effective treatment to many mums-to-be and their unborn babies.“If we are successful, and I am very optimistic that we will be, this treatment will transform clinical management of women with pre
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New rules insist only one in ten IVF births be multiple
By Anna Lewis on 09/02/2012 14:16:02
Only one in ten births following IVF treatment should be twins or triplets under new regulations
Fertility clinics have been told to reduce the number of multiple pregnancies that result from IVF treatment.Multiple births are the biggest risk associated with the treatment, so the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has lowered
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