Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Abortion link to later baby problems
Women who have repeated abortions may put their future ability to have healthy children at risk, researchers warn today. Read more
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Baby infection a "priority"
New guidance was issued today on preventing a deadly bacterial infection in new-born babies. Read more
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Pregnancy drug use criticised
British experts have issued a warning about a drug in wide use in poor countries to save the lives of critically ill women after pregnancy. Read more
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Sunshine for babies plan
Scottish women may need encouragement to seek out sunshine during pregnancy, experts say. Read more
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Cervical treatment pregnancy link dismissed
Women who undergo commonly used treatments to prevent cervical cancer are at no risk of pregnancy complications, British researchers said today. Read more
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Breast cancer pregnancy "safe" for babies
Women with breast cancer can safely have babies after undergoing chemotherapy, researchers said today. Read more
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Caesarean link to infection warning
The caesarean operation for childbirth is one of the oldest surgical procedures known – and yet still carries a significantly high risk of leading to infection, researchers warn today. Read more
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Parental jobs and chemical exposure linked to birth defects
Computer scientists, landscapers and artists are among men whose jobs may contribute to an increased risk for their children, researchers warned today. Read more
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Daily iron supplements not necessary during pregnancy
Pregnant women who take daily iron supplements may benefit just as much from reducing them to once a week, new research suggests. Read more
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Coffee and fat intake linked to IVF success
New findings suggest that drinking too much coffee and eating too much fatty food may affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant through in vitro fertilisation, or IVF. Read more