Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Carla backs baby HIV campaign
Euro-celebrity Carla Bruni-Sarkovsky has been backing calls to eliminate HIV transmission to new-born babies. Read more
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Doula birth fashion criticised
Good care of mothers giving birth may be jeopardised by the increasing popularity of paid birth partners – known as doulas, a doctor claims today. Read more
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Blow to prematurity infection theory
Efforts to use antibiotics to prevent premature birth have proved unsuccessful, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Breast-feeding safe for HIV mums – WHO
Mothers infected with HIV should breast-feed their babies whilst continuing to take drug treatment, according to new global guidelines published today. Read more
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Birth link to MS challenged
The UK’s largest multiple sclerosis charity has voiced reservations over findings that childbirth may slow progression of the disease. Read more
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Father birth debate heats up
Midwives are set to hear claims today that fathers can aggravate problems of childbirth by insisting on being present. Read more
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Post-natal care lacking – UK mums
New mothers in Britain are increasingly critical of the care they receive after birth, a survey revealed today. Read more
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Regulations threaten fertility treatment in Europe
New European regulations covering assisted reproduction have been criticised by experts. Read more
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Thyroid problems linked to pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
A dangerous complication of pregnancy may be linked to thyroid problems, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Exercise "safe" for pregnant women
Pregnant women can safely undertake low-level exercise until their baby is born, researchers said last night. Read more