Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Haemorrhage link to assisted reproduction
Women who become pregnant through assisted reproduction techniques face an increased risk of post-partum haemorrhage, researchers report today. Read more
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Mitochondrial donation clinical trial announced
England is to undertake a clinical trial of mitochondrial donation after the procedure gain approval from regulators, it was announced last night. Read more
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MRI can help pregnancy scanning – study
Pregnant women who are told a scan has found a brain abnormality in the foetus should be offered a second MRI scan, researchers say today. Read more
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Hope for pre-eclampsia therapy
Treating white blood cells with hormones may prove an effective therapy for pre-eclampsia, according to laboratory research unveiled by British researchers last night. Read more
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Heart disease problem underlies maternal death rates
Cardiovascular disease is one of the key factors underlying maternal deaths, experts say today. Read more
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Hodgkin treatment poses fertility puzzle
A common treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma may lead to new eggs appearing in women’s ovaries, British scientists say today. Read more
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Screening cuts HIV baby transmission rates
Antenatal screening has successfully cut HIV transmission of mother to child to a record low levels, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Infertility research gaps revealed
There is not enough evidence yet to link abnormal levels of uterine natural killer cells to infertility, British experts said yesterday. Read more
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Fertility clinics lack evidence for claims – study
Many British fertility clinics are stretching the evidence to make claims for their treatments, it was claimed today. Read more
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Epilepsy link to maternal RA
Women with rheumatoid arthritis face an increased risk of having children who develop epilepsy, Danish researchers have reported. Read more