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26/10/2010 - Womb clue to allergy
A baby's pace of growth in the womb seems to affect its chances of developing allergies or asthma, researchers have reported. More

26/10/2010 - Danger to babies from “slapped face syndrome”
Women who develop “slapped face syndrome” in the first trimester of pregnancy are at high risk of causing serious problems for their unborn babies, researchers have warned. More

21/10/2010 - Fish oil no good for maternal blues
Taking fish oil supplements in pregnancy does not reduce levels of post-natal depression – or help children’s cognitive and language development, according to new findings. More

21/10/2010 - Challenge of large babies
Clinicians working in maternity services face an increasing challenge from the number of "large" babies being born, experts warned today. More

20/10/2010 - Spring pregnancy linked to food allergy
The season in which a woman begins her pregnancy may be linked to the development of food allergies, researchers said today. More

13/10/2010 - Breast-feed tiny babies - guidance
Transfer of tiny babies to and from specialist neonatal care must be "safe and efficient", according to UK guidelines published today. More

12/10/2010 - Vitamin fails to save life
People who take folic acid supplements will not protect themselves against dying from heart disease or cancer, researchers reported last night. More

12/10/2010 - Healthy living helps prevent breast cancer
Women with a family history of breast cancer may benefit from adopting a healthy lifestyle to stave off the disease, researchers say today. More

11/10/2010 - Pear-shape genes found
Scientists have found a series of genes which may decide whether someone piles fat onto their hips or waist, it was announced last night. More

07/10/2010 - Pregnancy killer breakthrough
British researchers have announced a breakthrough in the battle to tackle blood pressure problems in pregnancy. More

07/10/2010 - Pregnancy vitamins fail to prevent asthma
A new study has overturned the belief that women who take extra vitamin C and E when pregnant protect their babies from wheezing and asthma. More

06/10/2010 - Fruit and vegetables key to healthy baby weight
Women who eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables three months before conceiving reduce their chances of having a low weight baby, researchers say today. More

06/10/2010 - Baby development 'unharmed' by occasional pregnancy drink
Women who drink small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy do not harm their child’s behavioural or intellectual development, according to a major study published today. More

01/10/2010 - Drug companies “created female sexual dysfunction”
Female sexual dysfunction has been created by drugs companies as a way of building a global market for drugs, it is claimed today. More

30/09/2010 - Breast screening for 40s "saves lives"
British experts reacted cautiously today to the findings of a major study which shows screening women in their 40s can slash breast cancer death rates. More

29/09/2010 - Cancer risk lowered if women exercise
Women who exercise and keep active are less likely to develop womb cancer than couch potatoes, researchers said today. More

28/09/2010 - Major study backs breast-feeding
Midwives have welcomed new research which highlights the powerful protection that breast-feeding gives babies against infection. More

24/09/2010 - Miscarriage drug may not work
The largest recurrent miscarriage clinic in the world is taking part in pioneering research to establish if prescribing progesterone reduces the risk of losing a baby. More

20/09/2010 - Test-tube baby treatment "safe enough"
Test-tube baby treatment is “safe enough”, one of the world’s leading experts has told a major conference. More

20/09/2010 - Neighbours find cancer genes
Major new genetic findings revealed last night may help to improve treatment of two cancers that afflict women - after being discovered separately in two neighbouring university laboratories. More

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