Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Pregnancy test hope
British researchers have announced a test for a life threatening condition that afflicts pregnant women. Read more
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Women’s obesity opportunity window
Women who become obese after giving birth do not face any extra risk of heart attack until other health factors start to deteriorate, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Midwife-led care boosts outcomes
Pregnant women who are cared for by a small team of midwives have better outcomes than when care is shared between different obstetricians, GPs and midwives, researchers say today. Read more
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Non-smoking breast-feeding may give cancer protection
Breastfeeding for more than six months may safeguard non-smoking mothers against breast cancer, a new report from Spain has suggested. Read more
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Obese mothers raise heart risk
Children of obese mothers have a raised risk of early death, particularly from heart disease, reseachers report today. Read more
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Caesarean allergy risk studied
Birth by Caesarean section could leave children vulnerable to allergies and bowel disease, according to a new study. Read more
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Pregnancy duration varies naturally
40 weeks is not always the natural length of a pregnancy, researchers report today. Read more
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Personality could be key to breast-feeding
Extrovert mothers are most likely to press on with breast-feeding, according to research published today. Read more
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Pills that don’t help women conceive
Women who are struggling to become pregnant gain nothing by taking anti-oxidant vitamin pills, researchers warned today. Read more
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Pregnancy diet link to alcoholism
Women who eat fatty and sugary foods during pregnancy may increase the risk of their children being vulnerable to alcohol or drug abuse, researchers have warned. Read more