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1. Many baby deaths 'could have been avoided'
   

   21st June 2017 – More than three-quarters of full-term  newborn babies who die or are left with brain damage could have survived or avoided disability if they had received better care, a report has concluded. The findings are based on a detailed analysis of all stillbirths, neonatal deaths and brain

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2. Call to ban home use foetal monitors
   

   20th June 2017 – Foetal Dopplers marketed to monitor the heartbeat of babies in the womb should be banned for home use, says a stillbirth and pregnancy charity. Kicks Count says the devices can lead pregnant women to be falsely reassured that their baby is well and could lead to unnecessary stillbir

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3. Birth defect risk 'rises with weight of mothers'
   

   15th June 2017 – Pregnancy specialists advise mums-to-be to achieve a healthy weight to avoid health complications. Now, a new study links a mother being overweight or obese to a higher risk of major birth defects during a baby’s first year of life. Swedish researchers say the findings reinforce the

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4. Breastfeeding may reduce pain after C-section
   

   5th June 2017 – Breastfeeding for a longer period may reduce the likelihood of pain for women who have had their baby by caesarean section, a small study suggests. Spanish researchers found that mums who breastfed for at least 2 months after a C-section were nearly 3 times less likely to experience

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5. Causes of major birth defects 'largely unknown'
   

   31st May 2017 – The underlying reasons for most birth defects is still largely a mystery to doctors, say US scientists. A research team led by the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, say in a group of infants, they were only able to establish a definite cause in just 1 in 5 case

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6. Keeping the intimacy alive during pregnancy
   

   If pregnancy has caused you and your partner to lose that 'loving feeling', don't despair, here's how to keep the romance alive and your relationship strong. He's thinking: "Wow, her curves look amazing, she's glowing and looks sexier and hotter than ever." She's thinking: "I'm nauseous and tired an

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7. Losing weight pre-pregnancy
   

   Getting pregnant when you are an ideal healthy weight is much better for you and your baby. If you are overweight and thinking of pregnancy it’s good to address your weight before you start trying to conceive. The weight may have crept on over the years or you may still be carrying ‘baby weight’ fro

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8. Healthy eating pre-pregnancy
   

   When you are trying to get pregnant it pays to make sure your diet is giving you all the nutrients you need. A healthy diet may improve your chances of conceiving and give your baby a better start. Fad diets or gorging on fast foods won’t do your pre-pregnancy body any favours. A balanced diet with

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9. Dads-to-be role in pregnancy and labour
   

   Dads-to-be can feel like a bit of a spare part when their partner is pregnant. Understandably the focus is on the mum-to-be and the developing baby but a dad's role shouldn't be underestimated. There are plenty of studies that show how important it is for fathers to be actively involved in pregnancy

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10. Exercise during pregnancy
    

    In 2013, pictures of 35-year-old Lea-Ann Ellison shocked the nation. Not only was she 8 months pregnant and lifting a huge barbell, but her baby bump was enormous and she was just 2 weeks from her due date. Despite the negativity, the former bodybuilder gave birth naturally to a healthy baby boy, op

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