Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Exercise could prevent gestational diabetes
Pregnant women may help to prevent the development of gestational diabetes by keeping fit, researchers say today. Read more
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Delay premature birth, hospitals told
Hospitals should take steps to delay premature birth if possible, according to proposed new guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Call to cut pregnancy transfusion risk
Pregnant women may sometimes need blood transfusions – and new guidelines today set out how British doctors are expected to reduce the risks linked to these. Read more
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Paracetamol in pregnancy ‘risks boys’
A woman who is pregnant with a boy may threaten her son’s reproductive health by taking paracetamol repeatedly, according to findings published today. Read more
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Human rights laws can protect women
Preventable deaths among mothers around the world will only be avoided when women’s human rights are properly addressed, a senior British doctor has warned. Read more
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Caesareans not a lifestyle choice – WHO
Caesarean sections should only be carried out when medically necessary, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Antibiotics pregnancy warnings
British experts have reacted in alarm to research suggesting some harmful side-effects of antibiotics taken in pregnancy. Read more
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Scans show how smoking harms babies
High definition scans have shown the effects of tobacco on babies in the womb, according to a new study. Read more
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Pregnancy diabetes and obesity risk to women
Obese women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face a hugely increased risk of contracting the disease permanently, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Doctors struggle with pregnancy depression
Many GPs are ill-equipped to help women who suffer depression or anxiety during and after pregnancy, a report warns today. Read more