Magnesium during labor may reduce risk of fever in mothers and complications in babies

Women who received magnesium sulfate during labor were less likely to develop maternal fever, a condition that can lead to a variety of complications in newborns including difficulty breathing, seizures, cerebral palsy and a condition known as “floppy baby syndrome,” characterized by inadequate muscle tone, according to a retrospective study.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 25, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news