Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Babies need cots – guidance
Parents should be discouraged from having their babies sleeping in the bed with them, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Small risk following caesarean birth
Having a caesarean birth may raise the future risk of stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy for a woman, researchers warn today. Read more
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Risks from donated egg IVF
Becoming pregnant with donated eggs may pose some health risks to women, researchers have warned. Read more
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Infertility drug cancer link not proved
Women who have taken fertility drugs may not need to worry about risk of hormone-related cancer, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Midwives key to maternal health
The world has yet to harness the benefits of midwifery, experts say today. Read more
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Birth pool infection sparks alarm
Pregnant women have been urged to avoid using high-tech home birthing pools after it emerged that a new-born baby contracted Legionnaire’s disease from one of the devices. Read more
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Plea for blood to save women
Access to safe blood transfusions could save the lives of thousands of women every year, campaigners say. Read more
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Fertility risk from phones
Men who keep mobile phones in their trousers may be putting their fertility at risk, researchers warn today. Read more
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Mirror gadget to boost birth
A new mirror device could help revolutionise water births, British researchers have revealed. Read more
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Risk from short pregnancy intervals
Short gaps between pregnancies may lead to babies not growing fully in the womb, researchers warn today. Read more