Babies' Brain Shield

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EXCLUSIVE MELATONIN is used to promote sleep and treat jet lag, but Melbourne researchers believe it may also protect the brains of babies who stop growing in the womb.

Each year about 28,000 Australian babies are born underweight, typically when the placenta can no longer supply them with enough ­nutrients and oxygen.

Foetal growth restriction is a leading cause of stillbirth and is responsible for at least 100 cases of cerebral palsy a year.

Period18 Jul 2019

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  • TitleBabies' Brain Shield
    Degree of recognitionLocal
    Media name/outletHerald Sun
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date18/07/19
    DescriptionEXCLUSIVE MELATONIN is used to promote sleep and treat jet lag, but Melbourne researchers believe it may also protect the brains of babies who stop growing in the womb.

    Each year about 28,000 Australian babies are born underweight, typically when the placenta can no longer supply them with enough ­nutrients and oxygen.

    Foetal growth restriction is a leading cause of stillbirth and is responsible for at least 100 cases of cerebral palsy a year.
    Producer/AuthorBrigid O'Connell
    PersonsKirsten Palmer
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