Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Conflict over diet advice for pregnant women
Pregnant women can reduce the risk of developing serious complications by following a calorie controlled diet, researchers say today. Read more
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Inducing labour can reduce birth complications without increasing caesareans
Research published today highlights the risks and benefits of inducing babies late in pregnancy. Read more
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Vitamin tested for diabetes prevention
A major project is being launched by a UK medical school to see if a vitamin supplement can help prevent a kind of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Read more
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Test-tube treatments linked to birth defects
Some of the techniques used to help women get pregnant carry a significant risk of leading to birth defects, researchers have warned. Read more
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Overdue babies may risk behaviour problems
Being born after 42 weeks’ gestation may be linked to an increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood, researchers warn today. Read more
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Campaigners call for pregnancy research step-up
Campaigners celebrating their own special diamond jubilee have called for more research into drugs and treatments to prevent premature birth and pregnancy complications. Read more
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Alarm about prescription drug use in pregnancy
Not enough is known about the effects of prescription drug use during pregnancy, a review out today has concluded. Read more
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Simple device may prevent pregnancy problems
A simple pessary can play a key role in preventing premature birth in some high-risk pregnant women, researchers say today. Read more
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Breast-feeding targets "idealistic"
Women are being set "idealistic and unhelpful" targets for breast-feeding, researchers say today. Read more
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Research ‘needed’ on childbirth pain relief
There is not enough research on many popular pain relief methods for labour, British experts say today. Read more