Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Stressed women undergoing fertility treatment risk weak heart health
Women attending fertility clinics faced increased blood sugar levels during pregnancy if they were under stress before conceiving, researchers have reported. Read more
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In-depth check-ups promised for new mothers
All new mothers in England are to receive an in-depth mental and physical check-up from their GP in the weeks after they give birth, NHS officials have promised. Read more
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World is neglecting women after birth – report
Health services need to pay attention to the long-term problems that many women face after giving birth, according to a major report published today. Read more
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Vitamin deficiency ‘common’ in pregnant women
Many pregnant women may be lacking in important vitamins, according to a new study. Read more
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Bacterial infection increases risk of illness for newborns
British researchers have proposed screening pregnant women for a bacterial infection linked to risk of neonatal sepsis. Read more
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Guideline change affected outcomes for very premature babies
Survival among very premature babies has risen following recent guideline changes in England and Wales, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Global plan launched to tackle main cause of death in childbirth
The first roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage, the world’s leading cause of maternal death, has been published by the World Health Organization. Read more
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New technology hope for pregnant women with diabetes
Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes should be given “game-changing” automated insulin delivery, according to a new study. Read more
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Premature birth risk from smoking while pregnant doubles
The risk of giving birth prematurely due to smoking during pregnancy is more than double that than previously believed, researchers report today. Read more
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Job loss link to pregnancy risk
An association between job loss and an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth has been identified in a new study published today. Read more