Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Scanning breakthrough hope
British researchers are setting out to make a breakthrough in scanning – creating revolutionary images of unborn babies and new perspectives on the heart. Read more
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How to encourage longer breastfeeding?
Britain needs a rethink on how to improve the low rates of breast-feeding among its new mothers, researchers warn today. Read more
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Malaria pregnancy risk – millions affected
As many as 60 per cent of pregnant women worldwide are at risk from malaria, researchers warned today. Read more
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Welcome for Dads’ Guide
Parent and midwife groups welcomed plans, published yesterday, to boost support for families, including an official guide for fathers. Read more
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Let women eat and drink in labour – new analysis
There is no good reason to prevent women from eating and drinking while giving birth, experts say today. Read more
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High risk from unnecessary caesareans – WHO
Women who give birth through caesarean operations without good medical reasons face massively increased risks, experts warned today. Read more
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Pre-birth bacteria exposure may prevent allergies
It’s been thought for a long time that child-hood exposure to bacteria reduces the risk of asthma and allergy – but new findings suggest this begins in the womb. Read more
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Test may detect premature labour
A new test may help settle whether a pregnant woman is at risk of going into early labour, British researchers report today. Read more
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Miscarriage blow, DVT hope at major conference
Three studies on drug treatments that combat blood clotting may change medical practice, a major conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Violence in pregnancy challenge
Doctors and midwives caring for pregnant women need to step up the search for signs of domestic violence, a conference is to be told today. Read more