Childbirth & Pregnancy
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IQ link to length of breastfeeding
Babies given extended breast-feeding may benefit from higher intelligence, researchers say today. Read more
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Guidance on ultrasound in early pregnancy
Women who are less than ten weeks’ pregnant should not undergo ultrasound unless there is clinical reason, a report out today has claimed. Read more
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Weight loss surgery increases pregnancy complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery and go on to become pregnant should be given extra care by their health services. Read more
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Labour induction works – Danes
Widespread use of labour induction has led to better outcomes for mothers and babies in Denmark, researchers say today. Read more
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Updated alcohol in pregnancy advice
Pregnant women can drink a little alcohol – but not much, according to the latest advice, published yesterday. Read more
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Pre-term birth link to heart disease
Women who give birth to premature babies face an increased risk of heart disease, researchers warn today. Read more
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Pregnant women warned on flying
Pregnant women should not fly after 37 weeks, according to guidance issued today. Read more
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Pregnancy health could keep children slim
Women who improve their health before becoming pregnant could also contribute to preventing their children becoming obese, it is revealed today. Read more
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Thousands could benefit from ‘three parent’ test-tube technique
More than 2,000 women in the UK could benefit from new techniques for mitochondrial transplants, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Problems that lie behind pregnancy death toll
Most women who die in pregnancy in the UK are suffering from other medical conditions, researchers warn today. Read more