Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Pregnancies linked to reduced MS risk
Women’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis decreases with each pregnancy, a new study has claimed. Read more
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Women’s day celebrates ground-breaking projects
Projects around the world aimed at improving the health and well-being of women were being honoured today. Read more
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Cut unnecessary induction of labour, say researchers
Findings from a new study have prompted researchers to call for fewer instances of induction of labour among healthy pregnant women. Read more
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Sunshine pills during pregnancy may affect baby’s growth
Mood-boosting pills can aid depression, but when given to pregnant women they can lead to delayed head growth and preterm birth, researchers have warned. Read more
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Anti-smoking patches fail pregnancy test
Pregnant women who smoke cannot be helped to quit by nicotine patches, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Identical twins mix-up warning
Many parents of twins may be wrongly told they are not identical, researchers say today. Read more
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Mothers face heart risk linked to pregnancy complication
Women who have pre-eclampsia in the first 37 weeks of pregnancy are at greater risk of developing heart problems compared to those who develop the condition in the final weeks of pregnancy, British researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Pregnant smokers problem for north
There are massive differences around England in the risk of women smoking to the end of pregnancy, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Planned caesarean carries lowest severe bleeding risk
Severe bleeding after giving birth is much less likely with a planned caesarean, Danish researchers have found. Read more
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Antiseptic on umbilical cord fights infection
Cleaning a newborn’s umbilical cord at birth can help to limit infections, experts say today. Read more