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Infants from immigrant group at risk

February 18, 2014 in Health
Stillbirths and infant deaths occur twice as often among the offspring of ethnic Pakistani couples in Norway than in ethnic Norwegians.

Pregnant women use herbal medicines

January 9, 2014 in Health
An new study shows that whopping 69 percent of Russian women use herbal medicines during their pregnancies, as compared to 17 percent in Norway. The study also shows that pregnant women don't always tell their doctors about their use of these medicines - but should.

Expectant mothers neglect their medications

December 1, 2013 in Health
One-third of all pregnant women with chronic disorders fail to take their medicines as prescribed by doctors.

High carbohydrate intake may cause nausea and vomiting

December 6, 2013 in Health
Women who experience both nausea and vomiting during their first weeks of pregnancy often have a high nutritional intake based on large quantities of carbohydrates.

Antidepressants in pregnancy do not cause autism

November 24, 2013 in Health
Contrary to recent research, a comprehensive new study shows that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism in the child.

Time-lapse incubator identifies healthiest eggs

November 12, 2013 in Technology
New video monitoring technology allows doctors to monitor artificially fertilised eggs before they are inserted into the uterus. The technology has been used successfully abroad and can help doctors identify the best eggs for incubation.

Prenatal use of paracetamol linked to kids’ problems

October 29, 2013 in Health
Three-year-olds have been shown to have behavioural problems and poorer gross motor development if their mothers took paracetamol for over four weeks during their pregnancies.

Antidepressants aren’t causing obstetric bleedings

October 24, 2013 in Health
An analysis of nearly 60,000 Norwegian women dispels perceived risks of vaginal bleedings from use of antidepressant medications during pregnancies.

Kids can pay dearly for mum’s unhealthy diet

September 2, 2013 in Health
A mother’s diet during her pregnancy and the food a child eats during its first year seem to be linked to symptoms of aggression and depression.

Key antibiotic green-lighted for pregnant women

August 28, 2013 in Health
A study of over 180,000 pregnant Norwegian women showed no increase in birth defects from a common antibiotic used for treating urinary infections.

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