Childbirth & Pregnancy
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How babies anticipate touch
New findings show the level of awareness foetuses and newborn babies have about movement and touch, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Simple technique to boost pregnancy chances
A simple technique can dramatically improve the success of "test-tube" treatment for women seeking to become pregnant, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Child deaths down but injuries still a problem
Most child deaths in Britain are linked to chronic conditions – although some of these are the result of preventable accidents, according to a new study. Read more
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Weight risk for pregnancy spelt out
Overweight and underweight women tend to have a range of pregnancy-related risks, researchers warn today. Read more
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Twos need tenderness – report
The "terrible twos" should become the "tender twos", according to a major report yesterday calling for a new focus on the emotional welfare of babies. Read more
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Skin treatment risk for pregnancy
Pregnant women with skin conditions may face a small risk to their babies because of the steroid-based creams they use, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Hope to boost miscarriage prevention
British researchers say they have made a key discovery which could help improve treatment to help prevent women having a miscarriage. Read more
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Obesity not always risky in pregnancy
Obese women who have already had a baby, and have no additional risk factors, are at low risk of pregnancy complications, researchers say today. Read more
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New drug hope for ectopic pregnancy
Women who suffer from an ectopic pregnancy could be helped by a cancer drug, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Good asthma control ‘vital’ during pregnancy
All women with asthma must have their condition closely reviewed when they become pregnant to reduce the risk of complications, experts say today. Read more