Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Chlamydia screening backed for pregnancy
The routine chlamydia screening of pregnant women within a particular age range would be a cost-effective move, researchers say today. Read more
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Oxygen deprivation has long term impact
There is a raised risk of disability or death as a toddler for children who experienced prolonged low blood oxygen as a new baby, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Iodine could boost pregnancy health
Pregnant women in the UK should be given iodine supplements, researchers claim today. Read more
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Evidence favours caesarean for breech babies
Caesarean section is the safest form of delivery for breech babies, experts say today. Read more
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Home births risky for poor
Home births can increase risks for babies in poor neighbourhoods, according to a new study. Read more
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Prematurity impact on personality
People who survive being born extremely underweight tend to grow up as "socially withdrawn" adults, researchers warn today. Read more
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Blood test for pre-eclampsia risk
The risk of the serious blood pressure problem, pre-eclampsia, in pregnant women might be predicted via a blood test, researchers say today. Read more
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Diet and exercise too late in pregnancy
A programme of diet and exercise proved unsuccessful in preventing obese women developing diabetes during pregnancy, researchers have reported. Read more
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Premature birth link to heart disease
Women who have given birth prematurely face a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, aggravated if they have smoked, researchers warn today. Read more
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Drinking alcohol while pregnant ‘common’
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is common among women in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia – especially if they are also smokers, researchers warn today. Read more