Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Neighbourhood violence harms pregnancy
Women who encounter violence during pregnancy face an increased risk of prematurity and babies born with low birthweight, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Zika microcephaly link "clear" – US
The Zika virus is definitely responsible for outbreaks of microcephaly in babies, US health officials have stated. Read more
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Warning for gamete donors
Gene testing and DNA databases may have major consequences for the future of egg and sperm donation across the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Gestational diabetes screening ‘too late’
Obese women at risk of gestational diabetes may need to be screened earlier, researchers say today. Read more
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Abnormal embryos may become healthy
New research suggests that embryos that contain abnormal cells still have a chance of developing into healthy babies. Read more
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Stem cell clue to recurrent miscarriages
Stem cell shortages may help explain why some women suffer recurrent miscarriages, according to British researchers. Read more
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Ageing begins in the womb
The ageing process begins in the womb – but giving the mother-to-be antioxidants during pregnancy could slow a child’s ageing process in adulthood. Read more
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Safe to induce labour among over 35s
Women over the age of 35 can safely undergo induced labour, according to the results of a large UK clinical trial published yesterday. Read more
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Limited support for maternal vitamin D
Pregnant women may help their babies by taking vitamin D supplements during the winter, researchers report today. Read more
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Doubts over ‘vaginal seeding’
Doctors today question the growing fashion of using "vaginal seeding" after a Caesarean birth. Read more