Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy – a global problem
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is increasingly being found in wealthy countries, according to a global analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Flu drugs safe in pregnancy
A large new study has found that drugs taken to prevent or treat flu during pregnancy are unlikely to damage the foetus. Read more
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Anaesthesia link to cardiac arrest in pregnancy
Nearly one in four cardiac arrests in pregnancy is linked to complications of obstetric anaesthesia, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Heart risk after pre-eclampsia
Women who develop pre-eclampsia in pregnancy should be closely monitored for at least ten years because of the significantly raised risk of heart disease, researchers say. Read more
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New call for maternal mental health support
Improving maternal mental health care support is urgent, according to a new study by obstetricians. Read more
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Insights from gestational diabetes study
A major study of the effects of gestational diabetes, reported today, has traced the impact of different treatments on the success of pregnancies. Read more
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Mental health assessment vital in pregnancy – guidance
GPs and their staff should ensure they assess the mental health of all women who have recently given birth, according to draft guidelines published today. Read more
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Half of births take place amid "dangerous" staffing levels – survey
As many as 50% of new mothers have reported experiencing so-called "red flag events" while giving birth, a British survey says today. Read more
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Childhood asthma linked to acid-suppressants in pregnancy
Women who take heartburn medication during pregnancy may increase their infants’ chances of developing asthma, new research has claimed. Read more
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Holistic view of IVF treatment needed
IVF treatments need to include a personalised and holistic approach, a world leader in reproductive health will say today. Read more