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Caffeine boosts long-term breathing for very premature babies
New research has found that caffeine given to very preterm babies in their first weeks of life significantly improves their long-term breathing ability at 11 years of age.
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More women diagnosed with gestational diabetes
Victoria has experienced a 75 per cent increase in the number of pregnant women being treated for gestational diabetes as doctors reduce the threshold for diagnosis.
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The Women’s cuts preterm labour and miscarriage
New research from the Royal Women’s Hospital has found women with a history of preterm labour and miscarriage, who are referred to a specialist clinic, halve their risk of giving birth early.
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Study finds breast milk expressing in pregnancy safe
A world first study, published in The Lancet today, has found that women with diabetes in a low-risk pregnancy can safely express breast milk in late pregnancy, with the study dispelling concerns that the practice could cause harm to babies.
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Dr Denise Pedreira explains her breakthrough in spina bifida treatment
Staff at the Women’s have heard how a pioneering new technique to treat babies with spina bifida in utero has improved the chances of these babies walking.
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Does aspirin prevent preeclampsia?
Women at risk of preeclampsia are being advised to take low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of developing the condition. It comes as new research at the Women’s finds that low-dose aspirin in the laboratory, changes the way placental cells function, correcting the production of proteins that are associated with preeclampsia.
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Sister’s incredible gift makes Mother’s Day possible for Michelle
After almost a decade of trying to get pregnant, Michelle was given the ultimate gift - her younger sister Andrea’s healthy eggs. But faced with a high risk triplet pregnancy, it was the Women's Multiple Pregnancy Clinic that helped her deliver three healthy girls.
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Actress Jane Allsop: I never thought I would bring home two babies
House Husbands and Blue Heelers Actress Jane Allsop has opened up for the first time about the incredibly difficult pregnancy and birth of her twin daughters.
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How my baby survived being born at 23 weeks
How much has medicine progressed in 20 years for our smallest of babies? Sare Demir gave birth to Yusuf at 23 weeks. Having two brothers also born very premature 21 years ago, Sare has a unique insight into NICU medical advances.
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Advances in resuscitation to help treat newborn babies
Invited to publish in the Lancet, researchers from the Women’s have reviewed global research around managing breathing difficulties and resuscitation in newborns, highlighting what clinicians do well and what could be improved.
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