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New test to spot ectopic pregnancies
By Liz Stansfield on 27/11/2009 12:36:36
Protein level link could help early diagnosis
Ectopic pregnancies may soon be identified earlier and without expensive scans, following research at Edinburgh University.Scientists have found that a protein known as ‘Activin B’ is much lower in women who suffer an ectopic pregnancy, where
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Pregnancy stress may cause allergies and asthma
By Made For Mums on 19/05/2008 16:34:00
Stress during pregnancy could make unborn children more vulnerable to allergies and asthma, a study warns.
US scientists tested umbilical cord blood and found higher levels of immunoglobulin E – a protein linked to allergies – among babies whose mothers were stressed while pregnant.Mothers were then exposed to varying levels of a dust mite allergen
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Test to identify premature deliveries
By Celia Morgan on 08/12/2009 15:50:21
New test singles out premature labour from false alarms
tests and hospital stays.The new test looks for a protein called fetal fibronectin (fFN), which helps attach the fetal sac to the uterus. Previous research has linked the leakage of fFN at a certain stage of pregnancy to an increased chance of premature
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Pre-eclampsia and thyroid problems linked
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 19/11/2009 17:40:44
Pregnant women with pre-eclampsia could be more likely to suffer from a thyroid condition
and kidney checks, reports the BBC. The researchers think the link may be that pre-eclampsia leads to a rise in a certain protein in a mum-to-be’s blood, limiting blood supply to the thyroid tissue.If your thyroid gland is under-active it can lead
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High fat pregnancy diet may lead to child obesity
By Made For Mums on 17/11/2008 15:15:30
A high-fat pregnancy diet may affect the foetus’ brain and lead to over-eating in later life.
Tests on rats showed those born to mothers fed a high-fat diet had many more brain cells specialised to produce appetite-stimulating proteins.The Rockefeller University team say the finding may help explain why obesity rates have soared in recent
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How food affects your child’s behaviour
By Made For Mums on 06/09/2007 15:35:00
How does your child’s diet affect his personality? Practical Parenting’s nutritionist, Dr Rana Conway, reveals what foods have positive effects, and which foods you should avoid.
Scientists agree that certain foods do affect children’s temperaments and ability to concentrate. Meals containing lots of carbohydrates, such as potatoes or pasta, tend to be more calming than high-protein food, and caffeine acts as a stimulant
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Diet and your toddler’s behaviour
By Dr Rana Conway, nutritionist on 27/04/2009 10:40:32
Does what your child eats affect his behaviour? Dr Rana Conway looks at positive and negative foods.
It’s difficult to ignore the news stories linking certain types of food with your child’s behaviour. So how is your child’s mood, concentration or temper determined by what he eats?Scientists agree that certain foods do affect children
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What you can and can’t eat during pregnancy
By Celia Morgan on 05/10/2009 14:37:51
Your guide to what foods are safe to eat during pregnancy, and what you should avoid
for your baby's development. This should include plenty of strachy, carbohydrate-rich foods; lots of fruit and vegetables; and moderate amounts of milk/diary foods and protein-containing foods like lean meat, fish, beans and pulses.Claire Williamson
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