Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Why we need to encourage pregnant women to sleep on their sides from 28 weeks
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Why we need to encourage pregnant women to sleep on their sides from 28 weeks
Wednesday 12 December 2018, 08:56 AM

Figure 1 MRI showing the inferior vena cava (IVC) and aorta with the mother lying on her left side (left) and back (right)
CLINICAL UPDATE
Most risk factors for late-pregnancy stillbirth are not modifiable, but the risk due to sleep position is. This article presents the latest research findings and a new awareness campaign for pregnant women in the third trimester
Key messages for health professionals to discuss with all pregnant women, Sleep on Side When Baby’s Inside from 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Going to sleep on your side (either left or right side) from 28 weeks of pregnancy
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