Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Post-pregnancy weight gain link to child risk
Women who put on weight after their first pregnancy face an increased risk of losing the second child, Swedish researchers report today. Read more
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Pregnancy antibiotics link to wheeze
Taking antibiotics in the third trimester of pregnancy may contribute to childhood wheeze, according to an Italian study. Read more
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Caesarean rate best at 19% – study
For optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes, the rate of caesarean section would be around 19%, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Progesterone fails miscarriage trial
A study of the use of supplements to prevent miscarriage has proved "disappointing", researchers said last night. Read more
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Folic acid policy failing to stop neural tube defects
Encouraging pregnant women to take folic acid has not led to a reduction in neural tube defects in Europe, researchers say today. Read more
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Plan to boost premature labour care
Good communication and the use of a neuroprotective drug are key to improving the care of pregnant women at risk of premature labour, according to official guidelines published today in England. Read more
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Most stillbirth potentially avoidable – inquiry
UK national guidance is not followed in most cases of stillbirth, according to the latest findings of a major inquiry. Read more
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Pregnant women urged to take flu vaccine
Obstetricians today launched a campaign to try to increase uptake of the flu vaccine among pregnant women. Read more
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New treatment for assisted reproduction
A new hormonal treatment could lead to more effective egg collection during in vitro fertilisation treatment, researchers will tell a conference today. Read more
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Health risks for sedentary pregnant women
Pregnant women should be discouraged from becoming too sedentary, a conference is to hear today. Read more