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Electrical ‘Earthquakes’ Predict Outcomes For Pre-term Babies
Spikes of brain activity can be used to help pre-empt complications in extremely premature babies, study says.
What’s The Best Position For Birth?
The time honored tradition of elevating women 15 degrees during birth does not actually reduce venous compression, study says.
Maternal Supplementation Prevents Preterm Births
Maternal micronutrient supplementation is able to reduce preterm births and low birth weights, according to a study involving over 44,000 Bangladeshi pregnancies.
Epidural? It’s Up To You
A study of 15,752 first-time mothers shows that whether the epidural is taken early or late does not affect the need for a Caesarean section.
Size At Birth Affects Risk Of Mental Health Conditions
Above-average sized babies have a higher risk of autism and a lower risk of schizophrenia, while the opposite is true for below-average sized babies.
Is China’s 50% C-Section Rate Too High?
A commentary examines the reasons behind China's unusually high cesarean delivery rates.
New Mums Excessively Sleepy Even After 4 Months
Researchers have found that half of all new mothers are excessively sleepy even after maternity leave.
