Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Preterm births linked to early death risk for mothers
Women who give birth preterm have an increased risk of dying prematurely, according to a new US study published today (20 August 2020). Read more
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Using frozen embryos does not increase pregnancy success
Using frozen embryos as part of assisted reproductive treatment does not increase the chances of pregnancy when compared with fresh embryo transfer, a new study published today (5 August 2020) says. Read more
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Gene test proposed following neonatal encephalopathy
Gene profiling could predict outcomes for new born babies following oxygen deprivation, as well as help explain the mechanisms causing the damage, British researchers say. Read more
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COVID-19 infection possible in early gestation
Genes which allow COVID-19 infection to take hold are present in the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers report today. Read more
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Gene link to labour pain threshold
A specific gene variant has been found that may be linked to reduced pain in childbirth. Read more
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IVF rate of cerebral palsy falling
New figures suggest that the rate of cerebral palsy among children conceived by in vitro fertilisation has fallen by over half in the last 20 years. Read more
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Fertility success for young female cancer patients
Young women who have to undergo cancer treatment can successfully give birth if they store their eggs and embryos, fertility experts heard yesterday. Read more
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Hair test could revolutionise IVF
A single hair might provide a test for women seeking information about their fertility, an on-line conference was set to hear today. Read more
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Mixed results for embryo vitrification
Human embryo vitrification is safe – but has significant limitations, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Stillbirth associated with increased lupus risk
Women who have had a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than those who had an uncomplicated live-birth, a new UK study has found. Read more