There’s a real lack of good quality research into high BMI pregnancies. There are few studies done specifically on the topic. Those that do exist are often with very small sample sizes, conflate being overweight with medical conditions, or have flawed methodology. Yet we’re supposed to accept recommendations based on their results? Even given the […]
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Tommy’s, the charity who fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth, have just released some interesting new information about sleep position during pregnancy, following the publication of a large new research study. In the third trimester, the advice is to go sleep on your side. Research has shown that this is safer for your
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Would you like the opportunity to take part in an online Q&A with the founder of Big Birthas, Amber Marshall? Do mums with a higher BMI get a raw deal from health professionals? Parenting Science Gang members will be asking me about the experiences that we sometimes experience, and what the research really says. Do mums
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Today, Big Birtha was honoured to participate in a discussion about how risks are presented to women in pregnancy, organised by the British Pregnancy Advocacy Service (BPAS). The room was filled with intelligent, interesting and influential women, from many different backgrounds, but who all share the passion that the way things are at the moment
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