News tagged with british journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Obesity raises risk of complications in pregnancy, study shows
Expectant mothers who are obese are much more likely to suffer from minor complications such as heart burn and chest infections during pregnancy, a study suggests.
Jul 16, 2009 |
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First IVF babies born using new chromosome counting technique
The first babies have now been born in the UK using a new technique pioneered at Oxford University to select the best embryos for IVF.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 04, 2011 |
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Don't clamp umbilical cords straight after birth, urges expert
Obstetricians and midwives should wait a few minutes before clamping the umbilical cords of newborn infants so that babies are not harmed by the procedure, argues Dr David Hutchon in an article published in the British Medical ...
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Low umbilical cord pH at birth linked to death and brain damage
Low umbilical cord blood pH at birth is strongly associated with serious outcomes such as infant death, brain damage and the development of cerebral palsy in childhood, concludes a study published in the British Medical Journal ...
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May 13, 2010 |
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Some prescription meds can harm fetus
More than six percent of expectant mothers in Quebec consume prescription drugs that are known to be harmful to their fetuses, according to a Université de Montréal investigation published in the British Jo ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Moms-to-be warned over use of fetal heart rate monitors
Mums-to-be are being advised not to use personal monitors (Doppler devices) to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home over fears that they may lead to delays in seeking help for reduced fetal movements.
Aug 20, 2009 |
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Miscarriage and infertility treatment increase pre-eclampsia risk
Repeated miscarriages and hormone treatment for infertility give an increased risk of pre-eclampsia among pregnant women. This comes from a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. More than 20 000 first-time ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 18, 2008 |
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New screening halves the number of children born with Down syndrome
A new national screening strategy in Denmark has halved the number of infants born with Down's syndrome and increased the number of infants diagnosed before birth by 30%, according to a study published on bmj.com today.
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Nov 28, 2008 |
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Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy
Researchers at Adelaide's Women's & Children's Hospital and the University of Adelaide, Australia, have made a world-first discovery that links viral infection with high blood pressure during pregnancy and pre-term birth.
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Feb 18, 2008 |
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Smoking during pregnancy can put mums and babies at risk
A British report suggests smoking while pregnant may be less damaging to a fetus than many people have been led to believe.
Feb 15, 2008 |
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Row over study puts Korea's scientific community under scrutiny again
This week's BMJ investigates a bitter row over a scientific paper that is putting Korea's scientific community under scrutiny once again.
Apr 06, 2007 |
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