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New App for predicting preterm birth
The QUiPP app, co-funded by Tommy's, is set to help healthcare professionals identify and treat those women who are more likely to give birth prematurely.
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Largest ever study of running habits shows that running in pregnancy is safe
The international retrospective study of 1,293 women who take part in parkrun found no evidence of negative effects of running on the baby.
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New neonatal care fund announced
From 1 April, parents of premature babies will be able to access financial support to help meet the additional costs they face.
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High-blood pressure and miscarriage
You may have read reports recently of a US study that appears to link high-blood pressure before pregnancy to miscarriage. We explain more about how this study was made and what it means.
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Team Bea take on the London Landmarks Marathon for Beatrice
There are times when it all feels like too much, but at those times I think of my daughter, who was such a fighter, and suddenly everything seems more manageable again.
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New pre-eclampsia screening method 'doubles' chance of detection
Researchers at King’s College London have developed a new screening programme, which could prevent nearly 3,000 cases of pre-eclampsia a year.
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Blogger shares photos of her ectopic pregnancy scars to support others
Travel blogger, Olive Cookes opening up about her experience – scars and all – in a bid to support anyone currently going through an ectopic pregnancy.
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Many pregnant women are over-consuming caffeine
A poll by Tommy's has found that 61% of women would reduce the amount of caffeine they consume after being made aware of how much caffeine there is in daily items.
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What we want to see on One Born Every Minute
The sights and sounds of labour, birth and babies are about to fill our screens once more, as One Born Every Minute returns for its eleventh series. Here’s what we hope to see…
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40% of UK babies are not having optimal cord clamping despite guidelines
The Positive Birth Movement has discovered that many clinicians are not waiting for the recommended 1-5 minutes before clamping the umbilical cord, contrary to guidance from NICE.
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