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Giving birth at 40-plus is increasingly common
An increasing proportion of women aged 40 and over in Sweden and Denmark are giving birth. Nevertheless, over a recent 10-year period, the need for assisted reproduction for women over
Faecal transplantation can restore the gut microbiota of C-section babies
The human gut contains a diverse ecosystem of microbes: mainly bacteria, as well as viruses and fungi, termed the gut microbiota. Recent years have shown that the gut microbiota have
My Expert Midwife announces partnership with the PANDAS Foundation
My Expert Midwife, the a company offering skincare brands for pregnancy, birth, new mums and new-borns, are proud to partner with the PANDAS Foundation, a charity which provides advice and support to
COVID-19 can be transmitted in the womb
A baby girl in Texas, born prematurely to a mother with COVID-19, is the strongest evidence to date that intrauterine (in the womb) transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies
A component of breast milk may help protect premature babies from developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition triggered by infection. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Trial suggests inducing labour over ‘wait and see’ approach for late term pregnancies
Induction at 41 weeks looks like the safer option for women and their babies Inducing labour at 41 weeks in low risk pregnancies is associated with a lower risk of
Birth study empowers pregnant women
A birth study led by QUT Associate Professor Yvette Miller, from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, asked almost 6000 women about their birthing experiences in Queensland, Australia. Professor Miller
Study suggests breastfeeding may lower risk of childhood leukaemia
Study suggests breastfeeding may lower risk of childhood leukaemia Breastfeeding for six months or longer was associated with a lower risk of childhood leukaemia compared with children who were never
