Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Progesterone for at-risk women could prevent miscarriages
Prescribing progesterone to women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage could prevent more than 8,000 miscarriages a year, according to two studies published today. Read more
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High risk women revealed by neonatal abstinence syndrome
The mortality risk for mothers of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome is 11 times greater than normal, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Range of health risks from asthma in pregnancy
Women who experience uncontrolled asthma attacks during pregnancy face further health risks, researchers warned today. Read more
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Induce at 41 weeks, RCT finds
Inducing labour at 41 weeks of gestation is significantly safer than waiting another week, according to the findings of a major Swedish randomised study published today. Read more
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Warning over skin contact after Caesarean section
ECG electrodes can cause complications when a mother is given contact with her new-born baby following Caesarean section, doctors have reported. Read more
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Premature birth needs to be in specialist centres – study
Women facing premature labour should be enabled to give birth in hospitals with specialist neonatal intensive care units, researchers say today. Read more
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Likely benefit for delayed cord clamping
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord could reduce the mortality risk for premature babies, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Vaginal birth risks after previous caesareans
Women who have had one or more caesarean sections and go on to attempt a vaginal birth could risk the health of themselves and their child, according to a new analysis. Read more
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World progress on child and maternal health measured
The world has made substantial improvements in child and maternal health this century, according to a major analysis. Read more
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Baby bacterial sources revealed
Vaginal swabbing of new-born babies is a questionable practice based on a misunderstanding of the risks of caesarean section, researchers say today following a major investigation of the issue. Read more