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Very premature baby survival not improving (Reuters)
Reuters - There has been no improvement in the survival rate of babies born before Britain's 24-week legal limit for abortion, doctors said on Friday, ahead of an expected attempt by pro-life legislators to reduce the cut-off period.

Mom's high normal blood sugar risky: study (Reuters)
Reuters - Pregnant women who have blood sugar levels above normal but below those signaling full-blown diabetes are more likely than women with lower blood sugar levels to experience several adverse pregnancy outcomes, new research indicates.

High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Women with high blood sugar levels during pregnancy face an increased risk of complications, even if the high blood sugar readings don't meet the criteria for gestational diabetes.

Pill effective against gestational diabetes (Reuters)
Reuters - The diabetes pill metformin is just as effective as insulin injections in treating women who develop diabetes during pregnancy, researchers in New Zealand and Australia reported on Wednesday.

Gum disease, inflammation risky for pregnant women (Reuters)
Reuters - Pregnant women with gum disease and high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) -- a marker of inflammation in the body -- are at increased risk of developing preeclampsia, a potentially serious complication involving high blood pressure that often leads to premature delivery.

EU food safety body takes new look at baby bottle chemical (AFP)
AFP - The EU food safety watchdog EFSA said Tuesday it may review its clearance of bisphenol A for use in the manufacture of plastic baby bottles after Canada moved to ban the substance.

Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Babies may cry for a variety of reasons, and it's often difficult to figure out the reason for their unhappiness.

Obese moms-to-be have longer pregnancies (Reuters)
Reuters - Pregnant women who are overweight or obese in the first trimester of pregnancy and those who have a greater change in body weight during pregnancy are more apt to have lengthier pregnancies and more complications, according to results of a new study.

U.S. parents' baby knowledge lacking, study finds (Reuters)
Reuters - Nearly a third of U.S. parents know surprisingly little about typical infant development, and this lack of understanding can rob their babies of much-needed mental stimulation, researchers said on Sunday.

Pregnancy and Work Can Work (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy is hard work, and it's even harder when you're working while pregnant.