Childbirth and Pregnancy

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25/07/2019 - Scientists set sights on embryo development secrets
A £10 million UK-based research project plans to unlock the secrets of the development of human embryos. More

15/07/2019 - Pre-term babies 'less likely' to form romantic relationships in adulthood
Babies who were born pre-term are less likely to form romantic relationships in adulthood than those who were born at full term, according to the findings of a new analysis. More

26/06/2019 - Assisted reproduction report out
A major new report on assisted reproduction in Europe shows increased use of procedures, a conference has heard. More

18/06/2019 - Premature water breaking guidance published
Pregnant women who suffer from premature breaking of the waters should be given the chance to continue the pregnancy to term, according to guidelines published today. More

17/06/2019 - Hope for non-invasive prenatal sickle test
British researchers have developed a non-invasive prenatal test for sickle cell disease, a European conference has heard. More

05/06/2019 - Heart risk from pregnancy hypertension
Women diagnosed as hypertensive during pregnancy face a significantly increased risk of going on to develop cardiovascular disease, a conference has heard. More

30/05/2019 - Chaos study identifies pregnancy alcohol damage
Any consumption of alcohol in pregnancy is not safe because of changes it can cause to the brain, according to Scottish researchers. More

08/05/2019 - Apgar risk reconsideration call
Normal Apgar scores, used to assess the health of new-born babies, may conceal increased risk of serious illness, researchers warn today. More

02/05/2019 - Premature birth linked to kidney risk
Babies born prematurely have an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease in later life, according to a Swedish analysis published today. More

24/04/2019 - Hope for repairing foetal membranes
New discoveries could enable successful treatment of ruptured foetal membranes, British researchers have reported. More

29/03/2019 - Global study highlights C-section death rates
Death rates from caesarean sections are disproportionately high in low and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to the largest study to date on risks following C-sections, published today. More

26/03/2019 - Pregnant women who work nights may face miscarriage risk
Pregnant women who work at least two night shifts in a single week could be at increased risk of suffering a miscarriage the following week, Danish researchers say today. More

18/03/2019 - Painkillers in pregnancy not cause of asthma
Taking paracetamol or other painkillers during pregnancy does not cause asthma in the offspring – but may indicate other factors increasing the risk, according to a large-scale study out today. More

14/03/2019 - Gynaecologists to tackle fertility confusion
A summit of gynaecologists is to take place to help tackle widespread concern among women about the quality of information they receive about their fertility, it has been announced. More

13/03/2019 - Small cancer risk from infertility
Infertility in women is linked to a very small increased risk of cancer, new research suggests. More

01/02/2019 - PICSI IVF therapy does not alleviate male infertility
The PICSI IVF technique does not help to alleviate male infertility, according to the results from a trial published today. More

25/01/2019 - How pregnant women benefit from vegetables and fish
Pregnant women can lower their risk of developing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia if they eat a diet rich in vegetables and fish, according to a newly published study. More

10/01/2019 - Robots aid uterine transplant pregnancy
A woman is pregnant after being the first to receive a new uterus with the aid of robotic technology, it has been announced. More

08/01/2019 - Backing for pre-term family room care
Providing care for pre-term babies in single family rooms improves some outcomes – but there is no evidence yet they improve neurodevelopment, researchers report today. More

03/01/2019 - Pregnancy and kit pull men to HIV testing
A pregnant woman may often be the key to persuading a man to take an HIV test, according to the findings of a major study in Africa. More

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