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MOTHERS-TO-BE will be given probiotics in an effort to address the rising incidence of gestational diabetes, in a world-first study being done in Brisbane hospitals.
Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication, particularly for overweight and obese women.
The study, being run at Mater Mothers’ Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, will build on international research suggesting pregnant women who take probiotics – live beneficial micro-organisms – are less likely to suffer the condition.
http://www.news.com.au/national/que...isbane-hospitals/story-fnii5v6w-1226895370048
Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication, particularly for overweight and obese women.
The study, being run at Mater Mothers’ Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, will build on international research suggesting pregnant women who take probiotics – live beneficial micro-organisms – are less likely to suffer the condition.
http://www.news.com.au/national/que...isbane-hospitals/story-fnii5v6w-1226895370048