Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Halve baby deaths – obstetricians
A drive to cut baby deaths across the UK was being launched today. Read more
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Experts call for new contraceptive methods
More options are needed to help protect women against unintended pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, experts say today. Read more
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Warning as baby bacteria problems increase
A bacteria responsible for serious disease in new-born babies is on the increase, researchers warn today. Read more
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Call for rethink on pregnancy threat
The search for the causes of a condition which threatens pregnant women has been directed in the wrong places, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Let women choose pain relief during birth – study
A woman in labour should be given an epidural when she asks for pain relief, a new study suggests today. Read more
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Womb transplant success
A Swedish doctor has talked about the first birth of a child achieved after a womb transplant procedure. Read more
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Tissue freezing should be ‘option’ for women
Women should be able to use egg-freezing and ovarian implants as a lifestyle choice, according to fertility specialists. Read more
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Lifestyle that protects pregnancy from diabetes
Following a low risk lifestyle could dramatically cut the risk of developing a type of diabetes linked to pregnancy, researchers say today. Read more
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Newborns’ immune system surprisingly adept
A newborn baby’s immune system is better able to fight infections than previously thought, researchers say today. Read more
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Effects of binge drinking in pregnancy revealed
Binge drinking during pregnancy can increase the risk of mental health problems and have a negative effect on their education, new research claims. Read more