New Findings Support Fetal Overnutrition Hypothesis
Reuters Health Information 2007. © 2007 Reuters Ltd.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Feb 28 - Findings from an epidemiologic study lend
further support to the fetal overnutrition hypothesis: subjects overexposed
to glucose, free fatty acids, and
Thanks Leanne - I'll pass this on via Communique Jan
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National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives
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This information can be found by going to
http://emotional.healthcentersonline.com
Insecticide affects infancy development HealthCentersOnline Dec 18
(HealthCentersOnline) - Women who are exposed to the insecticide
chlorpyrifos during pregnancy are at increased risk of having babies with
Getting an epidural may hinder breastfeeding
Moms who opt for popular narcotic during labor have more trouble nursing
NEW YORK - Some women who get epidural anesthesia during childbirth may have
difficulty with breastfeeding in the short- and long-term, a new study
suggests.
Specifically,
Parents' cigarette smoke harms kids for years
Effects of exposure during pregnancy can last up to age 12, study finds
NEW YORK - A new international study of more than 20,000 children confirms
that exposure to cigarette smoke before and after birth impairs their lung
function, and that
Fetal O2 Monitoring Doesn't Change Outcomes or Cesarean Rates
By Neil Osterweil, MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
November 22, 2006
DALLAS, Nov. 22 -- Fetal oxygen saturation monitoring doesn't
Chilean boy born with fetus in his stomach
Condition occurs in 1 in 500,000 live births
SANTIAGO, Chile - A boy has been born in Chile with a fetus in his stomach
in what doctors said was a rare case of fetus in fetu in which one twin
becomes trapped inside another during pregnancy and
Doctors save baby born with heart outside chest
Surgeons in Florida use Gore-Tex to repair rare birth defect
MIAMI - Using a piece of Gore-Tex fabric to make their repairs, doctors
performed corrective surgery on a baby born with his heart outside his
chest, and said Wednesday that the
: [ozmidwifery] article FYI
Denied and concealed pregnancies
Issue 24: 20 Nov 2006
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research 2006; 61: 723-30
Researchers have proposed that disease classification systems should be
modified to include denied and concealed pregnancies as forms
Induced Labor Doubles Risk of Rare Pregnancy Complication
By Neil Osterweil, MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
October 20, 2006
MONTREAL, Oct. 20 -- Amniotic-fluid embolism is a serious but rare
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article FYI
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:07:39 +1000
Hi Leanne
Thanks for your posting. These research findings sit very well with me.
I'm not sure if you have heard of the author Ellen White, but she has
written much on many subjects, and as a midwife I have been very
Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Babies
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Stressed-out pregnant women may
carry smaller-than-average babies, a new study finds.
In findings published in the September-October issue of Psychosomatic
Medicine, researchers from the University of
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] article FYI
Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Babies
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Stressed-out pregnant women may
carry smaller-than-average babies, a new study finds.
In findings published in the September-October issue
Hi All,
There is alot of contradictory research on this topic at the moment but this
confirms what most midwives believe.
Leanne.
Coitus at Term May Be Linked to Earlier Onset of Labor
News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD
July 21, 2006 -- Coitus at term is associated with an earlier onset of
After the Afterbirth: A Critical Review of Postpartum Health Relative to
Method of Delivery
Noelle Borders, CNM, MSN
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006;51(4):242-248. ©2006 Elsevier Science,
Inc.
Posted 07/27/2006
Abstract
Four million women give birth each year in the United States, yet
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean in California: Before and After a Change in
Guidelines
John Zweifler, MD, MPH; Alvaro Garza, MD, MPH; Susan Hughes, MS; Matthew A
Stanich, MPH; Anne Hierholzer; Monica Lau
Ann Fam Med. 2006;4(3):228-234. ©2006 Annals of Family Medicine, Inc.
Posted 07/07/2006
Vaginal Delivery Can Be Safe After Multiple Cesareans
By David Douglas
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jul 11 - In women attempting vaginal birth after
multiple previous cesarean deliveries, the risk of uterine rupture is no
greater than in women who have had only one previous cesarean delivery,
Maternal Complications Increase With Multiple Cesarean Delivery
By Will Boggs, MD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jul 12 - The risk of major maternal complications
increases significantly with multiple cesarean deliveries, according to
researchers based in Israel.
We believe that a decrease in
Circumcision Could Cut HIV Infection
Male Circumcision Would Prevent Millions of AIDS Deaths in Africa
By Daniel DeNoon
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
July 11, 2006 -- Male circumcision , if widely adopted in Africa, would
prevent 3 million deaths
Repeat C-Sections Raise Risk of Maternal Morbidity
Reuters Health Information 2006. © 2006 Reuters Ltd.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 31 - As the number of repeat c-sections
increases, so does the risk of bowel injury, ICU admission, and other
maternal complications, according to a report in
Trial finds delay in cord clamping protects babies (as reported in the Courier Mail recently)A 30 second delay in clamping a premature newborn's umbilical cord protects against bleeding in the brain and infection, groundbreaking new research shows.The study, which involved 72 babies,
VBAC Declines but Outcomes Do Not Improve
By Judith Groch, MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
May 30, 2006
Review
FRESNO, Calif., May 30 ¡ª Neonatal and maternal mortality rates did not
improve
Hi All,
The full article was 8 pages long so I've just copied the abstract - but its
worth reading ... although it only confirms what we already know...! You
will find it at: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/530788_print
Factors Associated With the Rise in Primary Cesarean Births in the United
Second-Hand Smoke Traces Detected in Babies' Urine
By Michael Smith, MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
May 12, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 Nearly half the infants in a small study exposed to
C-Section Rates: Obesity to Blame?
Patient Requests May Not Be Major Factor in Growing Number of C-Sections
By Charlene Laino
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD0 on Tuesday, May 09, 2006
May 9, 2006 (Washington) -- Contrary to what many believe, patient requests
are probably not
Thanks, Leanne! I like to pull a few stats out to counter UR scares for the
same reason.
: )
J
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Hi All,
It is worth noting
Hi All,
It is worth noting that you are much more likely to die in a car accident
than to die of pregnancy related problems!! ... I get so tired of fear-based
emotional manipulation so this may be a statistic worth remembering...?
Leanne.
Putting reproductive risks in perspective
Issue 10: 8
Interesting that doctors would say they have risks ?
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Calif. law would ban Cruise ultrasound copycats
Bill restricting home setups like star's moves on to state Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Assembly has voted to restrict
Calif. law would ban Cruise ultrasound copycats
Bill restricting home setups like stars moves on to state Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Assembly has voted to restrict the use
of ultrasound machines for personal use, approving a bill that would allow
them to be sold only to
Leanne Wynne
Midwife in charge of Women's Business
Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862
Breast-Feeding Duration Linked to Alcoholism in Adulthood
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- the benefits of breastfeeding go way beyond the
contents,
Warm hug
Julie
Julie Clarke
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Title: Article FYI new vaccination
"There isn't a huge amount at the moment that we
can do".
Apart from the "boring, natural, unscientific and
cost effective" solution of enabling all of these newborns to get access to
their own mother's or donor mother's milk!!
Jackie
ps. All said above
I have moms who brestfeed while their babies are being vacinated,
facilitating bonding and very effectivly distracting the babies. I
have to ask the question. How does getting one of the diseases we
vacinate against contribute to bonding and breastfeeding.
rgds mike
On 4/25/06, Megan Larry
Title: Article FYI new vaccination
Is this really the best thing we could be doing for our precious little babies when they are first born?
This is more than a pro/anti vaccination debate. Anything that interferes with early bonding, breatfeeding etc has to be questioned.
Research could
Interesting. Can't think = can't feel pain. Someone should tell that
to the lower orders of living beins. They obviously can't feel pain as
they havn't developed conscious understanding of pain
On 4/19/06, leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Fetuses Called Impervious to Sensation of Pain
By
Fetuses Called Impervious to Sensation of Pain
By Neil Osterweil, MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Rubeen K. Israni, M.D., Fellow, Renal-Electrolyte and
Hypertension Division, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
April 14, 2006
Explain to interested patients that the author
New Guidelines Call for Restricted Use of Episiotomies
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Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or
similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of
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Epidural Anesthesia With Low-Dose Oxytocin May Increase Cesareans
Reuters Health Information 2006. © 2006 Reuters Ltd.
Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or
similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of
Reuters. Reuters shall
A Comparison of Hands Off Versus Hands On Techniques for Decreasing
Perineal Lacerations During Birth
Adriana de Souza Caroci da Costa, CNM, MS; Maria Luiza Gonzalez Riesco, CNM,
PhD
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006;51(2):106 -111. ©2006 Elsevier Science,
Inc.
Posted 03/24/2006
Abstract
Increasing Angle of Episiotomy Reduces Third-Degree Tear Risk
Reuters Health Information 2006. © 2006 Reuters Ltd.
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similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of
Reuters. Reuters shall not
Thanks, Leanne. Good reminder of why we don't go to hosp to have our
babies. Gloria
leanne wynne wrote:
Increasing Angle of Episiotomy Reduces Third-Degree Tear Risk
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The other concern is that a very high persentage of the worlds soy is GE.
On 3/21/06, leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Studies Short on Soy Formula Risks
Experts See Little Health Danger With Formula
By Todd Zwillich
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Friday, March
Studies Short on Soy Formula Risks
Experts See Little Health Danger With Formula
By Todd Zwillich
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Friday, March 17, 2006
March 17, 2006 -- There is not enough scientific data to determine whether
or not soy formula consumed by millions of
Pregnancy and dysmenorrhea
Issue 06: 13 Mar 2006
Source: International Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics 2006; 92: 221-7
Researchers have shed new light on the impact of pregnancy on the severity
of primary dysmenorrhea.
Specialists from centers in Taipei and Kin-Man, in Taiwan, conducted an
Birthing study backs kneeling position
Women have less pain than when they sit for delivery
MSNBC.COM SPECIAL REPORT
Updated: 6:33 p.m. ET March 7, 2006
First-time pregnant women who give birth in a kneeling position experience
less pain than those who deliver in a seated position, researchers
Thanks leanne for posting this study.
Updated: 6:33 p.m. ET March 7, 2006
First-time pregnant women who give birth in a kneeling position
experience
less pain than those who deliver in a seated position, researchers in Sweden
report..
Over the last 20 yrs or more of attending
The amalgamation of northern Sydney with the Central Coast in January, he says, has led to a transfer of resources from northern Sydney's budget to the Central Coast
Yep Gosford inherited the debt, now there is an embargo on recruitment so all of us newly trained midwives that were on contract
nt: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:35
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] article
FYI
The amalgamation of
northern Sydney with the Central Coast in January, he says, has led to a
transfer of resources from northern Sydney's budget to the Central CoastYep Gosford inherited the
Just for clarification.
This FDA warning is for the new 4D color ultrasounds. There is no
problem with having an ordinary ultrasound and getting a print. The
warning is because they are new and basically they don't know if they
are as safe as the traditional scan.
Good article at
Just for clarification.
This FDA warning is for the new 4D color ultrasounds. There is no
problem with having an ordinary ultrasound and getting a print. The
warning is because they are new and basically they don't know if they
are as safe as the traditional scan.
Yes But who knows if
] article FYI
Just for clarification.
This FDA warning is for the new 4D color ultrasounds. There is no
problem with having an ordinary ultrasound and getting a print. The
warning is because they are new and basically they don't know if they
are as safe as the traditional scan.
Yes But who knows
Source: http://www.medicinenet.com
Health Tip: Avoid Needless Ultrasounds of Fetus
(HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned against
taking a picture of a developing fetus merely as a keepsake.
These images can show facial features, hair and even the developing
The Effect of Anesthesia on Apgar Score
Question
What are the effects of general and spinal anesthesia during cesarean
delivery on the neonatal Apgar score?
Dr. Khademis
Response from Dena Goffman, MD, and Peter S. Bernstein, MD, MPH
Dena Goffman, MD, fellow in Maternal-Fetal Medicine,
Trial of Labor After Cesarean Section (TOLAC): Updated Clinical
Recommendations
Desiree Lie, MD, MSEd
Introduction and Background
During the Clinical Update Recommendations Session of the 2005 Annual
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Scientific Assembly, Eric Wall,
MD, MPh,
Hi All,
Here is more evidence that cerebral palsy is not caused by a difficult birth
but by a viral infection earlier in the pregnancy.
Fetal Exposure to Neurotropic Viruses Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Reuters Health Information 2006. © 2006 Reuters Ltd.
Republication or redistribution of
Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Affect Childhood Bone Mass
Reuters Health Information 2006. © 2006 Reuters Ltd.
Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or
similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of
Reuters. Reuters shall not
H . . . isn't that convenient for the ob/gyns? Only two cases I
have seen were two breech boys born in hosp---one cesarean and one with
Piper forceps applied to after coming head. Gloria
leanne wynne wrote:
Hi All,
Here is more evidence that cerebral palsy is not caused by a difficult
On 19/01/2006, at 7:44 AM, Gloria Lemay wrote:
H . . . isn't that convenient for the ob/gyns? Only two cases
I have seen were two breech boys born in hosp---one cesarean and
one with Piper forceps applied to after coming head. Gloria
Gloria, I have never heard of Piper forceps -
I agree Gloria, the South Australian research offering this causative link
suggests that it is only relevant in the absence of a 'sentinel event' in
labour. CP with spastic quadriplegia is almost always associated with hard
evidence of significant and prolonged hypoxia during birth - no mere
Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Risk for Finger, Toe Deformities
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking during pregnancy greatly
increases the risk of having a baby with finger or toe deformities,
according to a study covering more than 6.8 million births in the United
States during
Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Risk for Finger, Toe Deformities
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking during pregnancy greatly
increases the risk of having a baby with finger or toe deformities,
according to a study covering more than 6.8 million births in the United
States during
http://society.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,7890,1656341,00.html
A British doctor is challenging convention to pioneer the 'natural'
caesarean. Joanna Moorhead watched one baby's slow and gentle arrival
Saturday December 3, 2005
The Guardian
The scent of lavender fills the air and
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A British doctor is challenging convention to pioneer the 'natural
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Hm
I guess for elective C/S when the woman has no other option it is
certainly
a better birth experience for both mum and bub, and would require so
little
extra effort, just a bit of lateral thinking
Vaginal Birth Not Linked to Urinary Incontinence
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Nov 30 - Compared with their nulliparous sisters,
women who have given birth vaginally are not at increased risk for urinary
incontinence, according to a report in the December issue of Obstetrics and
Gynecology.
Breast-Feeding May Lower Mom's Risk of Diabetes
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Nov. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding your baby can cut your
risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research shows.
We found that breast-feeding is really good for mothers. Each year she
Early Neglect Can Hinder Child's Relationships
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Nurture may indeed be able to create a
hormonal impact on nature.
A study of adopted orphans suggests early emotional deprivation can lead to
hormonal deficiencies. This, in
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Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:53:00 +1000
Hi Leanne,
I want to thank you for posting all your interesting articles FYI.
I often print them off and take them to work.
Please keep them coming.
Cheers, Joanne
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I often print them off and take them to work.
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Cheers, Joanne
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Heavy Coffee Drinking in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Risk of Fetal Death
By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Nov 15 - Fetal death is twice as likely among
women who drink eight or more cups of coffee daily during pregnancy compared
to women who avoid coffee while pregnant, Danish
Duration of Lactation and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
Alison M. Stuebe, MD; Janet W. Rich-Edwards, ScD; Walter C. Willett, MD,
DrPH; JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH; Karin B. Michels, ScD, PhD
JAMA. 2005;294:2601-2610.
Context Lactation is associated with improved glucose and insulin
Depriving babies of cuddles does long-term harm
By Kate Ravilious in London
November 23, 2005
Failing to give babies cuddles and affection subtly changes how their brains
develop, and in later life can leave them anxious and poor at forming
relationships.
Love and affection from parents and
U.S. Preemie Births, Caesareans Reach Record Highs
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- The number of premature births in the
United States and the rate of Caesarean delivery are the highest they've
ever been, according to new government figures released
Diet influences preterm delivery?
Issue 23: 14 Nov 2005
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology 2005; 193: 1292-301
Adopting a cholesterol-lowering diet could reduce the risk of preterm
delivery in low-risk pregnancies, according to the findings of a new study.
Specialists from
of the first SA BMid grduate midwives)
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Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 11:05:02 +1100
Unnecessary episiotomies
Issue 22: 31 Oct 2005
Source: International
, November 03, 2005 12:49 AM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article FYI
This is interesting for me. I am currently writing my midwifery honours
thesis on women's views about episiotomy (or trying to at least,
unfortunately I am having great difficulty with participant recruitment).
It's always nice
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Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article FYI
This is interesting for me. I am currently writing my midwifery honours
thesis on women's views about episiotomy (or trying to at least
Unnecessary episiotomies
Issue 22: 31 Oct 2005
Source: International Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics 2005; 91: 157-9
Researchers have questioned the continuing widespread use of routine
episiotomy, after finding high rates at some centres in countries in South
America, Asia, and Africa.
Iodine: the clever mineral
October 25, 2005
When we think of iodine, we think of that fluorescent yellow liquid that was
painted viciously on our cuts and grazes as kids. But according to recent
studies, this mineral has a far more important role in our health,
particularly for pregnant
I have an older friend who is iodine deficient seeing a naturopath who
is prescribing iodine which is absorbed thru the skin - kind of like all
those nicotine HRT patches apparently if it is absorbed within a
12 hour timeframe, her body needs it, if its still sitting on the skin
after
Source: http://www.medicinenet.com
New Techniques to Calm a Crying Baby
Imitating the Rhythm and Noise of the Womb May Stop Baby's Crying
By Linda Little
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Oct. 11, 2005 (Washington) -- A California pediatrician says
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Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 17:58:51 +1000
Hi Leanne,
Do you have the names' of the authors who wrote this article?
Thanks,
Sadie
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Hi Leanne,
Do you have the names' of the authors who wrote this article?
Thanks,
Sadie
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Building an antenatal care
Building an antenatal care consensus
Issue 20: 3 Oct 2005
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
2005; 122: 22-32 1-3
A new study has identified the extent to which guidelines on the antenatal
care of normal pregnancy are consistent between different
Increased Risk of Cow Milk Allergy After Cesarean Delivery
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similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of
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Delivery by Cesarean Section Linked to Fewer Subsequent Pregnancies
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Aug 31 - Women who have a delivery by cesarean
section are significantly less likely to go on to have another pregnancy
compared to those who have an initial delivery by spontaneous vaginal birth,
if
they just wanted to know.
Sorry but it makes me feisty! : )
J
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Delivery by Cesarean Section Linked to Fewer Subsequent
Cesarean 'affects odds of future pregnancy'
Source: BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005;
112: 1061-5
Investigating the influence of primary mode of delivery on the likelihood of
subsequent pregnancy.
A 17-year study has shown that women who undergo cesarean
Behavioral problems may derive from maternal smoking
Source: British Journal of Psychiatry 2005; 187: 155-60
Investigating whether the observed link between maternal smoking and
antisocial behavior in offspring is mediated by attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder.
Smoking during
Fentanyl During Labor May Impede Establishment of Breastfeeding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jul 21 - Women who receive fentanyl analgesia
during labor may be less likely to breastfeed their infants, according to UK
investigators. Based on their findings, they propose that women who
Intrapartum antibiotics predispose to nursing-linked yeast infection
Source: Obstetrics Gynecology 2005; 106: 19-22
Estimating whether the receipt of intrapartum antibiotics increases the risk
of neonatal thrush or maternal breast infections in nursing mother-infant
pairs.
Use of
Postnatal depression 'unpreventable'
In other news, the results of a literature review have cast doubt on the
value of psychosocial and psychological interventions for the prevention of
postpartum depression.
In her analysis of 15 trials, involving a total of 7697 women, Cindy-Lee
Dennis,
Dear oh dear. And how many of these women actually had undiagnosed PTSD
caused by birth trauma, I wonder? And how many had births in which no normal
physiological processes occurred to give them the capacity to care for their
newborn?
Sometimes I despair!
J
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