Childbirth & Pregnancy
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The gene that did for Henry, Anne and Katherine
Six wives and two beheadings gave the English king Henry VIII just one sickly male heir – and now researchers say they can explain why. Read more
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Midwives should manage more births – thinktank
The British National Health Service should massively step up the use of midwives to manage births – as part of a drive to improve maternity care, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Baby joy not enough for sorrowful
Having a healthy baby may not to solve the emotional problems and worry faced by a woman who has lost a child during pregnancy, researchers warn today. Read more
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Baby movement guidelines seek to cut anxiety
A pregnant woman who thinks her baby’s movements have slowed should lie on her side for two hours, according to new medical guidelines. Read more
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Treatment overcomes infertility turmoil
Women who are struggling to become pregnant need not worry if they are stressed about getting specialist treatment, researchers said today. Read more
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Midwives may need alternative training
Midwives and obstetricians may need formal training in complementary therapies because they are becoming so popular among pregnant women, researchers have warned. Read more
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New mothers urged to take part in postnatal depression study
Mothers with young babies are being urged to take part in a six-month study into the effects of physical activity on postnatal depression. Read more
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New guidelines on twin pregnancies
British hospitals are to get new guidelines on how to care for the growing number of women who are pregnant with twins or triplets. Read more
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Test-tube baby treatment risk warning
A leading obstetrician has called for better information about the risks of IVF treatment and improved identification of high risk women. Read more
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Womb problem treatment tests
British researchers are setting out to find the best way of ensuring women can still have children after treatment for a painful medical condition. Read more