Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Advice for shared placenta condition
Guidelines today seek to help obstetricians with the management of pregnancies in which two or more foetuses share a placenta. Read more
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UK breastfeeding leadership "lacking"
England lacks leadership in promoting breast-feeding, according to a damning report out today. Read more
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Thyroid levels critical in pregnancy
Boosting thyroid hormone levels among at-risk pregnant women could reduce the rate of stillbirths, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies, a conference will hear today. Read more
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B12 deficiency link to diabetes risk
Pregnant women who eat a diet deficient in vitamin B12 – found largely in dairy products – may increase the risk of their children developing type 2 diabetes, a conference will be told today. Read more
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Pregnancy loss trauma common
Women who experience miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy should be screened for possible post-traumatic stress disorder, expert say today. Read more
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Effective injectable birth control for men announced
A contraceptive injection for men has been developed successfully, it has been announced. Read more
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Pregnant women need tailored vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplements are not always effective for pregnant women, a study that was published last night has shown. Read more
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Stillbirth autopsies give "little information" – study
Invasive post-mortem examination of stillborn babies is yielding little information about the cause of the problem, according to a major new examination. Read more
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New pre-term guidance
Hospitals should ensure women in pre-term labour are treated with magnesium sulfate, according to new guidelines. Read more
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Increased VTE risk following caesarean section
Women are four times more likely to suffer postpartum venous thromboembolism after a caesarean section compared to a vaginal birth, new Swiss analysis has revealed. Read more