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Caroline Springs mum discovers when support is twice as necessary - Melton Leader
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:38 GMT Melton Leader | Caroline Springs mum discovers when support is twice as necessary Melton Leader Picture: MITCH BEAR N31MT200 DOUBLE the trouble but twice as fun, multiple births create multiple challenges for parents. Caroline Springs mum-of-three Jody Klemencic will wave her twins Chanelle and Jasmine off to school for the first time this year. |
Multiple Births Can Multiply Mom's Weight - MyHealthNewsDaily
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:39:59 GMT MyHealthNewsDaily | Multiple Births Can Multiply Mom's Weight MyHealthNewsDaily The findings suggest that in mice, as in humans, giving birth multiple times, regardless of age, can lead to weight gain and inflammation in the body, according to the researchers. Moreover, the researchers identified specific metabolic changes in ... Multiple births lead to weight gain and other problems for mouse moms and male ... |
Multiple pregnancies could lead to weight gain - HealthJockey.com
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:50:52 GMT HealthJockey.com | Multiple pregnancies could lead to weight gain HealthJockey.com Most family planning avenues help women avoid unwanted pregnancies and prevent multiple births. Also, women giving birth to many children may gain more weight, report scientists from the University of Cincinnati. A set of mice that gave birth only once ... Risk of obesity higher in mums with more than one child |
IVF study shows no benefit in transfer of three embryos - Los Angeles Times
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:49:39 GMT Los Angeles Times | IVF study shows no benefit in transfer of three embryos Los Angeles Times The number of embryos transferred during in vitro fertilization has been a controversial topic for many years because multiple births are linked to much higher rates of medical problems for both mothers and babies as well as huge healthcare costs. Study finds no better odds using 3 embryos in IVF Two IVF embryos better than one but three should never be used, study says |
Multiple-birth issues highlighted - Otago Daily Times
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:35:46 GMT Otago Daily Times | Multiple-birth issues highlighted Otago Daily Times Rising numbers of twin births in New Zealand have brought a corresponding increase in financial and lifestyle pressures for their parents, and more support is needed, an advocate from the multiple birth association says. New Zealand Multiple Birth ... |
Sweet sorrow for mum: school's in for the twins - The Canberra Times
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:03 GMTSweet sorrow for mum: school's in for the twins The Canberra Times The first day at school is an emotional day for all parents, but for those of multiple-birth children they're often just grateful someone else will be in charge of the kids for the day. ''Oh, it will be such a relief,'' Rosa Byrne, mother of Victoria ... |
Twin births rise brings concerns - StarNewsOnline.com
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:52:55 GMTTwin births rise brings concerns StarNewsOnline.com By Kate Elizabeth Queram The number of twins born each year in New Hanover County has increased by more than 60 percent since 1989, on par with both statewide and national surges of multiple births in the last 20 years that experts attribute partly to ... |
Death toll rises to nine on Hillsborough Kids' watch - Tampabay.com
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:53:12 GMTDeath toll rises to nine on Hillsborough Kids' watch Tampabay.com By John Barry, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Since he was born, Gabrielle Crawford fought his way through multiple birth defects. He was never expected to live past 2. He died last December. He was 8 months old. On Thursday, the Hillsborough County ... |
Regimens: Use of 3 or More Embryos Is Called Too Risky - New York Times
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:31:43 GMTRegimens: Use of 3 or More Embryos Is Called Too Risky New York Times About 40 percent of in vitro fertilizations in the United States involve the transfer of three or more embryos, and more than 20 percent of pregnancies from IVF procedures result in multiple births. The health risks and expenses of these pregnancies ... |
Monterey County couple welcomes trio of babies - The Salinas Californian
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:08:59 GMTMonterey County couple welcomes trio of babies The Salinas Californian The number of such multiple births has risen across the country. They're called a "higher order of multiples," or "HOM," meaning multiple-birth babies — twins especially, but also triplets and higher multiples. The rate for twin births, for example, ... |