Pregnancy news articles 
Snacking For Expectant And New Mums Just Got Fabulous
An innovative new product was launched by 4u2 at this year’s Baby Show for Trade at London Olympia. Visitors to the show were the first to sample fourtotally new fortified oaty bars, two formulated specifically for pregnant women and two for new mums. The bars offer a tasty, filling and carefully balanced supplement to their daily diet. 4u2 bars are produced by hand from simple ingredients with the careful addition of just the right quant... [more]
Working Parents Group urges Government to press ahead with Modern Workplaces
Commenting on the press stories (15-17 October 2011) that Modern Workplaces proposals may be delayed, a group of charities representing working parents has written to the Prime Minister to urge the government to press ahead with the reforms. In the letter, the Working Parents Group writes: “We write in support of the proposals in the recent consultation paper “Modern Workplaces” as we believe that further change is critical to your aim of ... [more]
World's Leading Baby Show - CBME Sets New Record in 2011
The Shanghai International Children-Baby-Maternity Industry Expo (CBME) is a world leading trade show that has continuously grown for 11 years and a one-stop sourcing platform for products for newborn babies, children up to 16 years old and expectant mothers including baby and maternity care products; baby carriages, car seats and furniture; baby food and healthcare products; baby's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories; maternity clo... [more]
Pre-eclampsia is a potentially devastating condition for mothers and their babies
According to new research of 12,000 pregnant women in the Children of 90s study at the University of Bristol, by defining pre-eclampsia instead as the extreme end of blood-pressure (BP) risk in pregnancy, more women who are at risk could be identified. Pre-eclampsia affects 2-8 per cent of all pregnancies and the risk of developing the condition is greater for women who are overweight, older at the time of the pregnancy, pregnant for the first... [more]
Carriwell Maternity Classic Swimsuit is sure to be a hit with mummies-to-be
Swimming is highly recommended for expectant mums as it is a wonderful way for pregnant women to exercise as it causes no stress and no strain is placed on the woman's changing body or joints. And, thanks to Carriwell, this experience can be even more comfortable: Carriwell has announce the launch of the new Carriwell Maternity Classic Swimsuit, a highly flattering, super comfy suit which is sure to be a hit with mummies-to-be over the summer ... [more]
Other Pregnancy news and reviews
Obesity in Pregnancy Strongest Predictor of Large Babies
Obesity during pregnancy is the strongest predictor of whether a mother will give birth to a large infant, a new study from Canada suggests.
Teenage pregnancy: High US rates due to poverty, not promiscuity
Teenage pregnancy rates in the US have declined dramatically – 40 percent in two decades – but remain among the highest in the developed world. A new study suggests American teens don't have more sex than teens elsewhere, but that they suffer more "despair" due to poverty.
Warning Signs During Pregnancy
It contributes greatly to a successful pregnancy, but not all moms-to-be receive prenatal care. Those who do sometimes overlook common warning signs during pregnancy. Dr. Wayne Farley is Medical Director of the Advanced Maternal and Newborn Institute at Medical City in Dallas. In a Health Checkup, Dr. Farley described some of those.
Excess maternal weight before and during pregnancy can result in larger babies
Excess weight in pregnant women, both before pregnancy and gained during pregnancy, is the main predictor of whether mothers will have larger than average babies, which can result in increased risk of cesarean section or trauma during delivery, states a study published in CMAJ.
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can help prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report.
Flu shot during pregnancy shows unexpected benefits in large study
Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to the authors of a large population-based study examining the issue. Specifically, the study showed that H1N1 vaccination during the pandemic was associated with a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and extremely small babies at birth.
Common Warnings Signs During Pregnancy
It contributes greatly to a successful pregnancy, but not all moms-to-be receive pre-natal care. Those who do sometimes overlook common warning signs during pregnancy. Dr. Wayne Farley is Medical Director of the Advanced Maternal and Newborn Institute at Medical City in Dallas. In a KERA Health Checkup, Dr. Farley described some of those warning signs.
Common Warning Signs During Pregnancy
It contributes greatly to a successful pregnancy, but not all moms-to-be receive pre-natal care. Those who do sometimes overlook common warning signs during pregnancy. Dr. Wayne Farley is Medical Director of the Advanced Maternal and Newborn Institute at Medical City in Dallas. In a KERA Health Checkup, Dr. Farley described some of those warning signs.
Pregnancy weight control 'helpful'
The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial.
Diet during pregnancy is safe and reduces risk for complications, study finds
A calorie-restricted diet alone was more effective for weight loss than exercise or a combination of both, study showed
