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Gestational diabetes mellitus: onset, causes and management Primary care nurses can play a huge role in the management of gestational diabetes, writes David Morris
Teenage pregnancy: do nurses know how to respond? Nurses are the ‘first port of call’ in such cases, writes Joanna Nichols. But do you know what to do when asked?
Temperature linked to gestational diabetes risk Mark Greener presents key studies published in healthcare journals
Lifelong health effects of pregnancy Mark Greener presents recent studies exploring good health practice during pregnancy
Chamomile alleviates postpartum depression and sleep problems Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used chamomile to alleviate conditions as diverse as colds, sore throats, abscesses, eczema, anxiety and insomnia
Nutrition in pregnancy and breastfeeding: A public health issue Nutrition during the childbearing process can have lasting benefits and significant consequences for maternal and fetal health.
Vitamin supplementation and nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding The developing baby in the womb is completely dependent on its mother for its nutrient supply, so the quality of the maternal diet is extremely important.
Biomarkers allow early detection of pre-eclampsia Measuring blood levels of two biomarkers - asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and homocysteine - might detect women at high risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
Thyroid hormone and ADHD Low maternal levels of thyroid hormone during pregnancy increase the risk of neurocognitive problems – including language and cognitive delays, poor psychomotor skills and autistic traits – in children.
Caring for a patient who has experienced early pregnancy loss Early pregnancy loss may be defined as a loss within the first 12 completed weeks of pregnancy.
Viral infections during pregnancy Antenatal viral infections can be major causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
Managing asthma in pregnancy Helping with good control and advice on medicine safety are key, say Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion
Women with RA at risk of premature birth Babies of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are about 50% more likely to be born prematurely, according to a study from Copenhagen University Hospital that reviewed all births in Denmark between 1977 and 2008.
Hypothyroxinemia in pregnancy linked to autism A recent paper in The Lancet (volume 382:331-7) found that two-thirds of women in the UK were iodine deficient during pregnancy, placing them at risk of gestational hypothyroxinemia (abnormally low concentrations of thyroxine in the blood).
Pre-conception and antenatal care in type 2 diabetes Women with type 2 diabetes need additional care and support both before conception and during pregnancy, explain Julie Abayomi and Lorna Wood.
Pregnancy in diabetics Diabetic women require close monitoring during pregnancy. Suneeta Kochhar provides an overview of risks and management.
Managing gestational diabetes The diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes has a number of challenges, explains Jackie Webb.
Antihypertensives, adherence, autism In-depth analysis of the latest research, compiled by Mark Greener.
Managing diabetes in Ramadan Dr Suneeta Kochhar discusses considerations for Muslim patients with diabetes who wish to observe the fast during Ramadan
Management of gestational diabetes in primary care Perhaps the most influential role of primary care nurses in gestational diabetes is in its prevention, writes Dr David Morris
Treating tobacco dependence Smoking cessation strategies in pregnant women, adolescents and patients with CVD are outlined by
Venous thromboembolic disease and pregnancy All pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant, should undergo a risk assessment for venous thromboembolism