preterm birth Archives - Life Science Review

14 April 202014 April 2020

The topical application of coconut oil may reduce the risk of infection and improve weight gain and skin condition in preterm infants

In September 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of topical coconut oil in preterm infants. The researchers stated that preterm … Read more

11 April 202026 April 2020

Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough vaccination given during pregnancy does not appear to be associated with spontaneous abortion, pre-eclampsia or preterm labour, birth defects, growth problems in utero, growth problems in infancy, preterm birth, or low birth weight

In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the safety of the tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy. The vaccine was … Read more

28 March 202028 March 2020

Excessive mineral intake may prolong the pregnancy

In September 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the the effects of supplements during pregnancy on nutrient status and birth outcomes. A total of … Read more

28 March 202028 March 2020

Multivitamin/multimineral supplementation in pregnancy appears to reduce the risk of a low birthweight baby, small for gestational age baby and a reduced risk of a preterm birth

In March 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the benefits of oral multivitamin/multimineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, foetal and infant health … Read more

26 March 202026 March 2020

Preterm birth (before 37 weeks) and early preterm birth (before 34 weeks) appear to be reduced in women receiving omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids either as supplementation or dietary addition plus possibly a reduced risk of perinatal death, neonatal care admission, and low birth weight babies but possibly a small increased risk of large for gestational age babies

In November 2018 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, either as a supplement or … Read more

25 March 202025 March 2020

Vitamin D supplementation probably reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, low birthweight and may reduce the risk of severe postpartum haemorrhage, whilst vitamin D and calcium probably reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia but may increase the risk of preterm birth (before 37 weeks)

In July 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether vitamin D supplementation, either alone or in combination with calcium or other … Read more