Archive for the 'Pregnancy and Newborns' Category

Effects of Epsom Salts on Premature Babies…

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Research doctors have discovered that they can cut the risk of cerebral palsy in premature babies by half by giving the expectant mothers Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) just before they give birth.

The lead researcher, Dr Dwight Rouse, said that although they weren’t entirely clear on how magnesium sulphate works, they believed the mineral compound was […]

Acupuncture Increases IVF Success…

Friday, February 8th, 2008

A study in the UK has found that acupuncture can increase the chances of an IVF treatment becoming successful.
Preliminary results from the research have shown that acupuncture encourages the uterus lining to become more open to receiving an embryo, claiming that half an hour’s therapy increased the chances of conceiving by as much as 65%.
However, […]

Couple Cups of Coffee, Double the Miscarriage Risk?

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

That’s what doctors seem to be pretty-much divided over.
It’s long been supposed that having a couple of cups of coffee a day while pregnant is safe. However, a new study seems to be challenging that view by suggesting that, on the contrary, it could actually double the risk of a miscarriage.
One of the researchers (Dr […]


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