Skin-to-skin contact do not improve interaction between mother and preterm infant
(Link ö ping University) Following a premature birth it is important that the parents and the infant quickly establish a good relationship. Researchers at Link ö ping University have studied the relationship between mothers and infants who have continuous skin-to-skin contact during the entire period from birth to discharge from the hospital. The results show that continuous skin-to-skin contact does not lead to better interaction between the mother and the infant. The study is published in the scientific journal Advances in Neonatal Care. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - January 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Addressing America's high premature birth rate
Chances are you know someone who was born prematurely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of preterm births is going up. Last year, one in 10 American babies was born before 37 weeks gestation. Author Sarah DiGregorio ("Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human") talks about one of the biggest public health threats facing this country. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Premature births: One of the biggest public health threats facing the U.S.
One in 10 births in this country is premature, one of the highest rates in the industrialized world; author Sarah DiGregorio says we must do better (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A lifeline for premature born babies: Funding announced for new stem cell research
(RMIT University) A new therapy being developed by a group of researchers from across the globe aims to see if stem cells can be used to regenerate the brain damage caused by premature birth. This brain damage is called 'encephalopathy of prematurity' (EOP). The European research project, which is called PREMSTEM, has received 9M in funding from the European Union's prestigious Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
New Mom With Brain Tumor Turns To Boston Hospital For Keyhole Brain Surgery
BOSTON (CBS) — Imagine giving birth to a premature baby and then being told you have a brain tumor. That’s what happened to a woman from Holden. But thanks to a new approach at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, this new mom was able to have brain surgery and quickly return to her newborn son.
At 27 weeks pregnant, Bethany Shea was diagnosed with preeclampsia and had an emergency C-section. Then she went blind.
“It was a pregnancy complication due to my high blood pressure,” Bethany explained.
Bethany regained her vision, but worried she had had a stroke, doctors ordered an MRI. But instead of a stroke, it reveale...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Brigham and Women's Hospital Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch
An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby in hospital. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - December 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists develop a test for sepsis in premature babies
The test is more than 10 times faster than current methods that take at least 48 hours. It is carried out on a device no bigger than a phone. Sepsis affects 25,000 babies in the UK every year. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
California Is Weighing Whether to Label THC a Risk for Pregnant Women
(LOS ANGELES) — More than three years after California voters broadly legalized marijuana, a state panel is considering if its potent, high-inducing chemical — THC — should be declared a risk to pregnant women and require warnings.
Studies have indicated that a rising number of mothers-to-be have turned to marijuana products for relief from morning sickness and headaches, though its effectiveness has not been backed by science.
Cannabis industry officials say too little sound research is available on THC to support such a move and warn that it could make marijuana companies a target for lawsuits with unve...
Source: TIME: Health - December 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michael R. Blood / AP Tags: Uncategorized onetime overnight Pregnancy Source Type: news
Preterm Infants Face Higher Risk of Diabetes in Childhood, Adulthood Preterm Infants Face Higher Risk of Diabetes in Childhood, Adulthood
Premature babies may be more likely to develop diabetes as children and young adults than full-term infants, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Premature birth may increase risk for diabetes
According to a study published inDiabetologia, preterm birth may increase risk of developing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adulthood.Med Page Today (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - December 9, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Premature Babies at Higher Diabetes Risk
Infants born prematurely were at increased risk of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in ensuing decades. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Diabetes Premature Babies Babies and Infants Pregnancy and Childbirth Source Type: news
Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 -- Rising temperatures might help trigger premature birth, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could deliver more " preemie " babies.
Looking at 20 years of data on heat waves and birth timing across the United... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 2, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Feeding premature babies breast milk could reduce heart damage caused by an early birth, study finds
Babies born before full-term - 37 weeks -are more at risk of heart problems. Irish scientists have found breast milk can alleviate the problem after reviewing evidence. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breast milk could help prevent heart disease caused by premature birth, RCSI study
(RCSI) Early use of breast milk could play a vital role in preventing heart disease in prematurely born infants, according to a paper led by researchers at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) and the Rotunda Hospital. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 27, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Inducing labour in late pregnancies is safer approach
Study halted early after six deaths occurred Related items fromOnMedica Target rates for caesareans may be too low Fewer than ever women smoke at point of birth Women with small babies can safely wait for labour Premature baby survival rates are improving Stillbirth risk doubled in women sleeping on their back (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 20, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
