Inflammatory disorders
Diet linked to asthma severity in pregnancy
A University of Adelaide study has found asthmatic women who eat a high-fat, high-sugar diet are more likely to have uncontrolled asthma while pregnant.
May 21, 2015
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News tagged with pregnancy complications
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Changes in placenta's protective ability during pregnancy linked to transporter proteins
An important function of the human placenta is to protect the fetus from detrimental substances in maternal blood, such as glucocorticoids or toxins. Placental membrane-bound transporter proteins, known as multidrug resistance ...
May 8, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
First screening test for common pregnancy complications
University of Adelaide reproductive experts have developed the world's first screening test which can predict a woman's risk of developing one or more of the four common pregnancy complications.
May 5, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists confirm the impact of submicroscopic malarial infections during pregnancy
A scientific study conducted in Benin by researchers from IRD and the Centre for study and research on pregnancy associated malaria and infancy (CERPAGE, Benin) confirms the harmful impact of submicroscopic malarial infections ...
Apr 28, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
10 tips to prepare for pregnancy
For women of childbearing age looking to become pregnant, it is never too early to engage in healthy habits to ensure that she has a healthy pregnancy and her child has a healthy first step.
Jan 29, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
UK sees a fall in maternal deaths
Maternal deaths in the UK have dropped from 11 per 100,000 women giving birth in 2006–08 to 10 per 100,000 women giving birth in 2010–12, according to a report led by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, University ...
Dec 9, 2014
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Health
Why aren't pregnant women getting flu vaccine?
Both mother and fetus are at increased risk for complications of flu infection during pregnancy. And prenatal care providers say they're advising women to get the flu vaccine, in line with recommendations from various organizations. ...
Aug 18, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Treatment does not prevent pre-eclampsia, pregnancy loss
International research involving the University of Adelaide has shown an anti-blood clotting treatment that has been used for more than 20 years to prevent a range of serious pregnancy complications is not effective, while ...
Aug 13, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Common blood thinner for pregnant women proven ineffective
It's a daily injection to the belly for pregnant women at risk of developing blood clots and it's ineffective, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and published today by the prestigious ...
Jul 24, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Dietary, lifestyle changes made early in pregnancy benefit obese women
Obese pregnant women who adhere to an intensive nutritional and exercise program starting in the first trimester gain less weight in pregnancy and have fewer pregnancy complications compared with peers who receive standard ...
Jun 23, 2014
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