Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Bugs in your breast
Breast milk may contain more than 700 species of bacteria, according to a Spanish study. Read more
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Molecular signals lead to miscarriage
Scientists may have discovered molecular signals that make some women prone to suffer miscarriage. Read more
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Stillbirth-antidepressant link refuted
Pregnant women who take anti-depressants do not face any increased risk of stillbirth, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Premature babies saved
The health service is getting better at saving babies born early in pregnancy – but is having less success at preventing long-term problems, according to a major study published today. Read more
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UK faces cough virus outbreak
Britain is facing a major outbreak of whooping cough, with three deaths in October, a health watchdog warned today. Read more
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Pregnancy problem link to heart disease
Women afflicted with a high blood pressure condition during their first pregnancy suffer from massively increased risk of heart disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Pregnancy sunshine may not protect babies
Pregnant women in northern countries need to get sunlight to protect themselves – but this may not help their babies, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Warning on pregnancy vitamin
Vitamin C deficiency may be a major cause of brain damage to new babies, researchers have warned. Read more
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Tackle early birth – experts
The world’s wealthiest nations could do more to prevent the problems linked to premature birth, experts say today. Read more
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How alcohol damages babies
Moderate drinking during pregnancy can damage a child’s IQ – depending on their genetic make-up, British researchers said today. Read more