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NHS told to improve care of pregnant women carrying twins or...

The NHS has been told to improve its care of pregnant women carrying twins or triplets in order to reduce the significant medical risks involved for both mothers-to-be and their babies. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Ex [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Africa: Infotech Can Improve Health for Pregnant Moms And Ba...

A woman gives birth somewhere in the world every second, but in many places, "becoming a mother can be a dangerous, life-threatening undertaking," Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said May 3 as she announced a new progr [...]

Posted On : May, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Pregnant Spanish women pushing to get 'baby cheque' bonus

The cheque bebé was introduced in July 2007 as an incentive to try and boost Spain's population. However, the scheme will be axed at midnight on New Year's Eve as part of the government's austerity drive in the face of [...]

Posted On : Dec, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Pregnant women should be given vitamin D supplements, resear...

The study contrasts with official guidance from the National Institute of health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) which does not support the provision of supplements. However, experts claimed that women who do not have enough vitamin D can [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Mother and baby beat swine flu after she falls ill while pre...

Valerie Leah was put into a coma by doctors, who then delivered tiny Oliver three months early to save his mum's life. Both mother and son - who was just 2lb 10oz when born - then faced a struggle to survive. They were put on life su [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Pregnant with a Baby Boy? Stay Away from Phthalates!

You’ve probably read a lot lately about the chemicals phthalates and Bisphenol A, and both can be harmful to your baby. Another recent study, on both animals and humans, suggest that your exposure to high levels of phthalates during p [...]

Posted On : Mar, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Smoking when pregnant affects thyroid for mother and baby

Here's another thing that smoking while pregnant can do -- it can damage both the mother's and the baby's thyroid function, British researchers reported on Tuesday.Cigarette smoke has been shown to cause babies to be born smaller, to make n [...]