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Pregnancy is a remarkable journey filled with profound changes and extraordinary moments. It’s a time when a woman’s body undergoes remarkable transformations to nurture and bring forth new life. However, amidst the multitude of changes, there’s a lesser-known phenomenon that some pregnant women experience—the occurrence of bleeding that may resemble …

World Prematurity Day, which is commemorated this year on Tuesday 17 November, is an important reminder of both the progress achieved so far in the care of babies born prematurely, as well as the immense need for ongoing partnerships to further improve outcomes for these especially vulnerable babies. “The theme …

Giving birth to a premature baby is stressful and emotionally taxing on families. Preterm birth leads to a series of complications for an infant as the final weeks in the womb are crucial for healthy weight gain and the full development of vital organs. The global pandemic has exacerbated an …

When I found out I was having triplets, I was shocked, I’d never been pregnant before, so I really didn’t have any idea what things to expect in pregnancy.  I’d trained as a nurse, did my bit on the obstetric wards and delivery suite but to be honest, whilst it was part of …

The Link Between Oral health And Premature Birth Most people accept the importance of brushing their teeth every day, after all, nobody likes the idea of walking around all day with dirty teeth and bad breath. But many people are not aware that poor oral health can have serious, far-reaching …