Posts Tagged ‘preterm birth’
Saliva Progesterone Levels Could Predict Preterm Labor
Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:27 1 CommentA small study from University College London and King’s College London has shown that low levels of progesterone in saliva may predict preterm birth. The study followed 92 women who had risk factors for preterm delivery. A sample of saliva was collected from each woman from 24 weeks gestation until 34 weeks gestation [...]
Memoirs of Preterm Birth and a Giveaway from MoBoleez
Friday, July 18, 2008 14:07 No CommentsRecently, Diane Curie Sam, founder of MoBoleez and a fellow preemie mom, was kind enough to share a piece she wrote about her son’s premature birth. She also sent us two of her unique and adorable preemie sized breastfeeding hats to give away to our preemie mom readers. MoBoleez breastfeeding hats are a [...]
Link Between Herpes Virus and Highblood Pressure in Pregnancy
Monday, February 18, 2008 10:37 1 CommentA new study conducted in Adelaide, Australia has demonstrated a link between two common viruses and pregnancy induced hypertensive disorders (PIHD) and preterm birth. Researchers used blood samples from newborn screening cards to test for the genetic material from different strains of the herpes virus, along with other common viruses like epstein-barr, varicella-zoster and [...]
