Women at risk of giving birth prematurely could be identified by looking at bacteria living in their reproductive tract, new research suggests. Previous research reveals bacteria levels fluctuate during pregnancy to protect the baby from harmful pathogens. Women at risk of giving birth prematurely could be identified by looking at their bacteria levelsWI-FI AND CELLPHONES INCREASES PREGNANT WOMEN'S RISK OF A MISCARRIAGE BY NEARLY 50% Wi-fi and cellphones increase pregnant women's risk of suffering a miscarriage by nearly 50 percent, research revealed in December last year. How the research was carried outThe researchers analysed 250 pregnant women with and without risk factors for giving birth prematurely. Such risks include previously giving birth early, having twins or more and waiting less than six months between pregnancies.

Source: Daily Mail January 24, 2018 00:56 UTC