Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Asthma preventers may protect fertility
Women with asthma may suffer loss of fertility from using short-acting relievers – but not from use of preventers, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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Human egg development success
British scientists have successfully matured human oocytes in vitro, it was announced today. Read more
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College calls for full funding of IVF treatment
Full state funding for IVF would reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies, which would be safer for women and their babies, and be cheaper for the NHS, according to a paper published today. Read more
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Warning over ibuprofen in pregnancy
Women who take ibuprofen in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy could reduce the fertility of their unborn daughters, according to a French study published today. Read more
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Folic acid in bread to protect babies?
There is no risk of overdosing the public with folic acid through fortification of flour, experts say today. Read more
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Probiotics for healthy pregnancy?
Probiotics could help lower the risks of preeclampsia and premature birth, Swedish researchers say today. Read more
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Gestational diabetes link to future risk
Having gestational diabetes may be linked to increased risk of future cardiovascular disease, new research is showing. Read more
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Pregnancy paracetamol linked to female fertility problem
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could reduce the fertility of female offspring, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Caesarean blood cell salvage questioned
Cell salvage during caesarean section may not lead to significant reduction in the use of donor blood transfusions, researchers have found. Read more
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Plea for pregnant women to get flu vaccine
An urgent appeal has been launched by senior doctors to ensure pregnant women get flu vaccination. Read more