PARIS – Around a quarter of a million babies are born each year through in-vitro and other assisted fertilisation techniques, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Between 219,000 and 246,000 babies were born through assisted reproductive technology (ART) in 2002, the latest year for which a global estimate can be made, the report said.
Hospitals that play music to premature babies help them grow and thrive, mounting evidence suggests.
The benefits are said to be calmer infants and parents as well as faster weight gain and shorter hospital stays.
A Canadian team reviewed nine studies and found music reduced pain and encouraged better oral feeding.
Salam dr,
Sebelum pregnant,berat badan saya adalah 45kg dgn ketinggian 168cm.
Saya kini berada dalam 26minggu kehamilan tetapi berat badan telah pun bertambah kepada 56kg.Adakah ini normal doktor?Berapakan pertambahan berat badan yang sesuai utk saya?Perlukah saya hadkan pemakanan saya?
Siti Sohaila,KL.
Salam Siti Sohaila, Berat badan pada akhir 9 bulan kehamilan sepatutnya 45 kg + 10 kg = 55 [...]
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Usia kandungan saya sudah masuk minggu ke 33 dan ini adalah kehamilan saya yang kedua. Saya ingin bertanya mengenai air ketuban yang banyak. Apakah implikasinya kepada ibu dan bayi.
Sekian, terima kasih.
Wa’alaikumussalam Yusmaznida, Jika air ketuban banyak ia akan menekan bayi dan menjejaskan pembesaran bayi. Jadi bayi lebih kecil drp biasa. Ia mungkin berlaku dalam keadaan [...]
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Relaxation and breathing techniques do not reduce the need for an epidural during childbirth, a study suggests.
More than 1,000 mothers-to-be took part in the Swedish trial, thought to be the first significant analysis of the efficacy of such methods in labour.
Feeding your baby for the very first time is an exciting experience. It can also be a little intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. So here’s a quick guide to one important aspect of feeding: burping.
During feeds, babies tend to swallow air. This is especially true if your baby does not latch on [...]
Did you know that babies get ‘bored’ too? In fact some babies stop crying as soon as they receive some kind of attention!
How you say things to your child is just as important as what you say. Children thrive on an attitude that tells them, “You’re a good kid. But right now we have a problem that needs fixing.” That attitude makes children want to cooperate with you. In the long run, that means better behaviour.