Articles about "risk" 286
SIDS (or Cot Death)
SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of a newborn that previously appeared healthy.
Proof that the Pill cuts risk of cancer
According to one of the largest studies undertaken, results show that taking the Pill reduces the
risk of developing cancer later in life. The conclusion of the study, carried out by the University of . . .
Caesareans increase risk for second baby
Women who undergo caesareans with a first baby are more at
risk when they go on to have a second child. Mothers who want to have their second child naturally are 50 times more likely to suffer a ruptu . . .
Lives at risk on labour wards
According to a group of leading doctors, maternity services in Britain are short-staffed and undersourced, potentially putting mums and babies at
risk.At a time when the NHS is under review, and closu . . .
Wide-hipped mothers raise risk of Cancer
Women whose mothers have wide hips could be seven times more likely to develop breast cancer. A
recent study found that daughters of women with wide hips are 60 per
cent more likely to go on to deve . . .
Breech births
A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .
Cesarean section
Whether Cesarean sections are planned or determined necessary once labour has started, they can be very frightening for a mum-to-be that does not know what to expect. Luckily there are ways to prepar . . .
Positioning baby for birth
A mother's position and movement in the final weeks of pregnancy can influence the baby's position in the womb, and can make the delivery of the baby easier.
Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, (the area of skin between your vagina and anus) to enlarge the vaginal opening for a baby’s head to emerge.
Premature labor and birth
A baby born before the end of week 37, is considered premature. There are many reasons for why a premature birth may occur...