6 December 2019

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...

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19 September 2018

Fish oil supplement in pregnancy is linked to increase in lean and bone mass by age 6 years

Fish oil supplement in the later stages of pregnancy is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) in children...

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31 January 2017

Risk of birth defects increases with antidepressants prescribed during pregnancy

A study in the British Medical Journal reveals that antidepressants prescribed to pregnant women could increase the chance of having...

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26 January 2017

Acupuncture may alleviate babies’ infantile colic

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for babies with infantile colic - those who cry for more than 3...

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25 April 2016

Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to low birthweight and intensive care

Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to low birthweight and intensive care Use of cannabis during pregnancy is linked to low...

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