Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Ante-natal relaxation classes questioned
Antenatal relaxation classes in preparation for childbirth may not be as effective as hoped, researchers warned today. Read more
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Obese mothers raise childhood asthma risk
Mothers who are obese have a higher than normal rate of asthmatic children, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Heart disease in pregnancy “major threat”
Experts have urged doctors to be on the look-out for symptoms of heart disease in pregnant women. Read more
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Food and folic acid boost child health
Infant heart defects have decreased since mandatory folic acid fortification of flour and pasta began in Canada, according to a new study. Read more
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Probiotics could prevent pregnancy weight gain
Taking probiotics, such as yoghurt, may help pregnant women tackle the curse of weight gain after giving birth, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Growth charts aim to boost breast-feeding
New official growth charts for infants will seek to encourage breast-feeding, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Contraceptive jab’ for men investigated
An injected male contraceptive may be on the way – with the ability to block fertility by increasing testosterone levels. Read more
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Mother stress risk to baby
Women with tough physical work demands face an increased risk of having small babies and premature birth, researchers warned today. Read more
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Pregnant women value safety over choice
The vast majority of pregnant women put safety above personal choice when it comes to birth method, British researchers said today. Read more
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Breast-feeding may protect woman’s heart
A woman who breast-feeds her babies may store up health protection for herself later in life, researchers reported today. Read more