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Standing for long periods during pregnancy may curb fetal growth

Standing for long periods during pregnancy may curb the growth of the developing fetus, suggests research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Toddlers from socially-deprived homes most at risk of scalds, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at The University of Nottingham have found.

Health created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mums giving babies solid foods later, research shows

Australian mums have been given a tick of approval when it comes to choosing the right time to give their babies solid foods.

Health created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Friendly nudge prompts 40 per cent to visit GP

More than a third (40 per cent) of people say talking to a friend or relative about a change to their body that was playing on their mind encouraged them to make an appointment with a GP, according to a new ...

Cancer created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Healthy eating advice for new mothers can help cut child obesity

Teaching new mums about healthy eating and active play can help cut the risk of their child being overweight or obese, a study published today in the British Medical Journal finds.

Overweight and Obesity created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Manual breast milk expression better than breast pump for poor feeders

Expressing breast milk by hand in the first days after birth is better for boosting breastfeeding rates among poorly feeding newborns than the use of a breast pump, indicates a small study published online in the Archives of ...

Health created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study focuses on new mums' sleepiness and injury risk on the road

New mothers throughout Australia are needed to help QUT sleep researchers investigate whether the disrupted sleep experienced by mothers when caring for their new baby raises the risk of injury while driving.

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Queensland mums to have their say on maternity care

Queensland mums are being given the opportunity to have their voices heard on maternity care in Queensland.

Health created May 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0