News: pregnancy
Discovery sheds light on immune cells’ role in pregnancy complications
Researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute have uncovered a new critical role for the immune system in supporting healthy pregnancies.
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New treatment for boosting immune tolerance offers hope for early pregnancy loss
A new study from the Robinson Research Institute at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and Monash ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide-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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide professor who is helping to position South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Innovator of the Year.
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Placenta research puts spotlight on early weeks of human pregnancy
A ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide-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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