Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Trial will seek to allay pregnancy vaccine hesitancy
A specific clinical trial is to investigate the best COVID-19 vaccine schedule for pregnant women, it has been announced. Read more
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Unvaccinated pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19
Pregnant women are being urged to have the COVID-19 vaccination after 200 were admitted to hospital last week with the virus – almost all of whom were unvaccinated. Read more
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Pregnant women urged to get COVID vaccine as restrictions ease
Pregnant women are at risk of developing COVID-19 due to a combination of COVID-19 restrictions easing from next week, an increase of COVID-19 cases and vaccine hesitancy, maternity experts have warned. Read more
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Preterm birth risk prediction improved
Researchers have developed a risk prediction model that may help anticipate a preterm birth and allow necessary treatment to be given. Read more
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Genetics’ role in sexual activity
Genetic markers have been discovered that can help to predict the age at which people first become sexually active and have children, according to a new study published yesterday. Read more
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Draft guidance published on draft pelvic floor dysfunction
Women of all ages should be encouraged to do pelvic floor muscle training to help prevent the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, according to proposed guidelines published today. Read more
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Placenta tests highlight early complications
Levels of proteins in the placenta can be measured to predict later gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications, new research has shown. Read more
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Alcohol linked to reduced conception chances
A woman’s fertility may be temporarily reduced by moderate to heavy alcohol intake during the second half of the menstrual cycle, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Hospitals urged to step up prevention of HBV infant transmission
Hospitals in major European countries may be failing to implement procedures that can prevent transmission of hepatitis B infection from mother to baby, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Gestational diabetes risks diabetes in later life
Women who experience gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type-1 and type-2 diabetes later in life, a 23-year Finnish study has found. Read more