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Pregnant women do not know what 200mg of caffeine represents in real life and most are over-consuming
Since 2008 the Food Safety Authority (FSA) has recommended that pregnant women keep their caffeine intake to under 200mg a day, but evidence from Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby charity,
Placenta defects a factor in prenatal deaths
The role of the placenta in healthy feotal development is being seriously under-appreciated according to a new paper published. The study was part of the Wellcome Trust-funded “Deciphering the Mechanisms
New class of menopause drugs reduces number and severity of hot flushes in just three days
A new class of experimental drugs reduces hot flushes in menopausal women by almost three-quarters in just three days. The treatment, tested by scientists at Imperial College London, also reduces
Kym Marsh searches for star midwives with the Mariposa Trust
Actress Kym Marsh has joined with The Mariposa Trust, one of the UK’s leading support charities working within the field of bereavement care, to launch the ‘Mariposa Awards’. New for
Warm showers and ball exercises may help women during childbirth
A new International Journal of Nursing Practice study demonstrates that during childbirth, women may benefit from warm showers, perineal exercises with a ball, or the combination of both strategies. The
Babies who look like their father at birth are healthier one year later
Infants who resemble their father at birth are more likely to spend time together with their father and, in turn, be healthier when they reach their first birthday, according to
Children with marginally low birth weight needs treatment
Children with a birth weight under 2.5 kilos stand at risk of becoming underweight and can experience cognitive difficulties as well as diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. However,
No link between hormonal birth control and depression
Women face several options when it comes to birth control, so potential side effects often factor into their decision. Depression is a common concern for many women, but a new
Fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood allergies
In one of the largest ever research reports of how a pregnant woman’s diet affects her baby’s allergy and eczema risk, scientists from Imperial College London assessed over 400 studies
Mothers who co-sleep beyond six months may feel more depressed and judged by others
Recent trends and popular advice telling mums not to sleep with their babies may make mothers who do choose to co-sleep with their infants more likely to feel depressed or
