News: pregnancy
New treatment for boosting immune tolerance offers hope for early pregnancy loss
A new study from the Robinson Research Institute at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is offering new hope for people who have experienced early pregnancy loss.
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Confirmed link between maternal asthma and child allergies
For the first time, researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute, University of South Australia and University of Queensland have confirmed maternal asthma increases risks of child allergies.
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Pregnant women given incentives to quit smoking
Pregnant women will receive financial incentives and support to help them quit one of the most highly addictive habits, smoking cigarettes.
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More support for midwives to help mothers with alcohol and other drug use
Midwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for themselves and their children.Â
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Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more
A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.
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More diet advice evidence needed for those hoping to get pregnant
Experts from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Monash University say more research is needed on preconception diets after a collaborative review found a lack of evidence about the best foods to help boost the chances of becoming pregnant.
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National award recognises leading research into pregnancy complications
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led research project that could improve pregnancy outcomes for thousands of women has won a prestigious national award.
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Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year.
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Placenta research puts spotlight on early weeks of human pregnancy
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led research project will deliver important new knowledge in the first weeks of human development to help reduce infertility and pregnancy complications.
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Depression 50% higher in women with PCOS
Women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are 1.5 times more likely to have symptoms of clinical depression than women without the condition, a new study from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute has found. This was the case whether or not women knew they had PCOS.
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