New data from the confidential enquiry into maternal and child health (Cemach) has revealed that babies born to teenage mothers are more likely to die within the first month of their birth.
The report said that social deprivation was most likely the cause of high neonatal death rate among teen mothers."It is going to be multi-factorial. You can't give a definite answer as to why," said Dr Jo Modder, clinical director (obstetrics) at Cemach. "In the younger women there is a higher rate of pre-term deliveries and lower birth weight."
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Overview
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained.
Most teen moms delay going to their GPs for consultation and this could play a part as well, said Modder, adding that they "may have just discovered they are pregnant and be anxious about revealing it. But if you don't engage, the risk factors in the pregnancy are not always easy to assess."
Overall the stillbirth rate fell from 5.7 per 1,000 births in 2002 to 5.2 per 1,000 births in 2007, which is great news, according to Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. "This is good news but we must remain vigilant over the common maternal risk factors and identify women who may require extra support."
Pregnancy and Diet/Diet during Pregnancy – Healthy Foods, Foods to Avoid
Pregnant women should pay special attention to their diet. The diet before and during pregnancy should be rich in calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to their diet. The diet before and during pregnancy should be rich in calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
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Home Pregnancy Test - Principle - Advantages - Perform - FAQs
A home pregnancy test is a test done to find out if one is pregnant or not in the relative comforts of the home.
A home pregnancy test is a test done to find out if one is pregnant or not in the relative comforts of the home.
Psychological Changes in Pregnancy - How to Deal - FAQs - Reference
Pregnancy is an experience of growth, change, enrichment and challenge. During the 40 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother will go through several physical and emotional changes.
Pregnancy is an experience of growth, change, enrichment and challenge. During the 40 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother will go through several physical and emotional changes.
