Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Bariatric surgery may help obese women have children
Bariatric surgery can help obese women achieve successful pregnancy – but should only be a last resort, obstetricians say today. Read more
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Exercise to prevent pelvic girdle pain
Exercising up to five times a week before becoming pregnant could reduce the risk of developing pelvic girdle pain, according to new Norwegian research. Read more
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Pregnancy alcohol advice "inconsistent"
The question of whether pregnant women should abstain totally from alcohol continued to divide experts today. Read more
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Good results for ovary transplants
Ovarian transplants can be both safe and effective, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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Natural birth safe after caesarean – guidance
Women who give birth through caesarean section can safely plan to use natural birth for future pregnancies, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Smokers pass asthma risk to grandchildren
The risk of developing asthma may go back at least two generations, researchers report today. Read more
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Uterine transplants get UK go-ahead
Britain’s first clinical trial of human uterine transplantation is set to start in the New Year, it was announced last night. Read more
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Babies ‘unharmed’ by maternal cancer treatment
The children of mothers who receive cancer treatment during pregnancy do not seem to suffer ill-effects, according to a European study. Read more
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Rethink miscarriage criteria – study
British criteria for diagnosing miscarriage should be reconsidered, researchers say today. Read more
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Why pregnancy quitting does not last
Many women smokers give up tobacco during pregnancy – but the stress of motherhood means most resume the habit quickly, British researchers warned today. Read more