Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Fruit and vegetables key to healthy baby weight
Women who eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables three months before conceiving reduce their chances of having a low weight baby, researchers say today. Read more
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Baby development ‘unharmed’ by occasional pregnancy drink
Women who drink small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy do not harm their child’s behavioural or intellectual development, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Nobel Prize for IVF pioneer
The British scientist who developed test-tube baby treatment gained a Nobel Prize yesterday. Read more
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Major study backs breast-feeding
Midwives have welcomed new research which highlights the powerful protection that breast-feeding gives babies against infection. Read more
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Miscarriage drug may not work
The largest recurrent miscarriage clinic in the world is taking part in pioneering research to establish if prescribing progesterone reduces the risk of losing a baby. Read more
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Test-tube baby treatment "safe enough"
Test-tube baby treatment is “safe enough”, one of the world’s leading experts has told a major conference. Read more
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Maternal deaths falling – WHO
Thousands fewer women worldwide are now dying during pregnancy as efforts to improve health take effect, according to figures published today. Read more
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How dental work helps baby
Pregnant women and their babies may benefit from the care of a dentist, researchers revealed today. Read more
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The joy of spring – in the lab
The spring is known as a time for reproduction – and this applies even in the laboratory, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Limited cancer risk from radiation in pregnancy
Researchers are investigating the possible childhood cancer risk from foetal exposure to radiation. Read more