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Thursday, November 30

Birth weight linked to childhood allergies

The more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the greater the risk of childhood food allergies and eczema, according to South Australian researchers.

Small babies may grow up to have big problems during pregnancy

Underweight baby girls are more likely to experience pregnancy complications of their own such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, a new study has found.

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Omega-3 reduces risk of premature birth

Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy has been found to reduce the risk of premature birth.

Tiny device takes big step in non-invasive fetal blood test technology

A small microfluidic device that can separate maternal and fetal cells is being developed to detect genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy through non-invasive blood tests.

Fast food leads to slow conception

A pregnancy study of more than 5000 women in four countries has proven the virtues of eating fruit and the pitfalls of fast food when trying to conceive.