Childbirth & Pregnancy
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New alcohol pregnancy warning
New research casts fresh doubt on the safety of women drinking in the early stages of pregnancy. Read more
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New guidance on very premature infants
Babies born after 23 weeks of pregnancy require "complex decisions," experts say today. Read more
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Call for aid for mothers with blues
Most new mothers feel at least a little depressed after giving birth, a new survey has revealed. Read more
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Premature birth brings asthma risk
Premature babies may have a raised risk of developing asthma, researchers warn today. Read more
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Is IVF used too often?
Assisted reproduction techniques may be over-used, it is claimed today. Read more
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Obesity may impact emergency pill
A major study is under way into the effect of obesity on emergency contraceptives, it has been announced. Read more
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Baby growth linked to heart problems
Babies that grow slowly during the early stages of pregnancy face an increased risk of suffering heart problems later in life, researchers warn today. Read more
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New row over home birth risks
Women who choose to give birth at home are not given full information about all the risks, it was claimed today. Read more
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Breast cancer link to lifestyles
Reduced breast cancer rates in South Asian and black women are likely to be related to lifestyle, researchers say today. Read more
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Breastfeeding linked to arthritis risk
The longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study of Chinese women reveals today (7 January 2014). Read more