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Antenatal care during pregnancy-what you need to know
Ideally antenatal care should actually commence even before you conceive. This is because how healthy you are both before and during your pregnancy can impact the health of your baby, right through...
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Pregnancy: what is Asherman Syndrome?
Pregnancy: what is Asherman Syndrome? Asherman syndrome is when scar tissue exists inside the womb or cervix. Generally this scar tissue doesn’t affect the woman’s health, however it may prevent...
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What is a caesarean section and what to expect
A caesarean section is a procedure that is carried out so that a baby can be born without needing to go through the birth canal. In some instances a caesarean section may be elective, which means it...
View ArticleNuts in pregnancy medical study discovers benefits for neurodevelopment
Study subject: Nuts in pregnancy Date of medical study: 7th May 2019 While you may have heard about the benefits of nuts for health in general, this medical study which was carried out in Spain, has...
View ArticleMobile prenatal app Babyscripts can reduce in-person pre-natal care visits...
Date: May 2, 2019 Source: George Washington University Date: 2nd May 2019 Doctors discovered that using the mobile app, Babyscripts, led to a reduction in prenatal in-person visits. Research showed...
View ArticleProphylactic antibiotics in the prevention of infection after operative...
Prophylactic antibiotics in the prevention of infection after operative vaginal delivery (ANODE): a multicentre randomised controlled trial Prof Marian Knight, DPhil Virginia Chiocchia, MSc...
View ArticleMother’s age, race, weight affect hormone concentrations in pregnancy
Hormones in early development play a key role in human health and disease risk Date: February 4, 2019 Source: Rutgers University Summary: Hormone concentrations during early fetal development — that...
View ArticlePreventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal...
Date: May 14, 2019 Source: The Lancet Summary: Giving a single dose of preventative antibiotics to all women after childbirth involving forceps or vacuum extraction could prevent almost half of...
View ArticleOlder fathers put health of partners, unborn children at risk
Men who delay fatherhood should consult their doctor and consider banking sperm before age 35 Date: May 13, 2019 Source: Rutgers University Summary: Men who delay starting a family have a ticking...
View ArticleViral infections during pregnancy linked to behavioral abnormalities in...
Date: May 2, 2019Source: University of Saskatchewan Summary:Male and female rats whose mother experienced a simulated viral infection during pregnancy behave abnormally, consistent with behavioral...
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