Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Low-risk home births ‘safe as hospital births’
Women who choose to give birth at home do not seem to face increased risks, according to the findings of a major study revealed today. Read more
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Global plans to boost mother-baby health
British experts are hoping to boost care of new mothers and their babies in five troubled countries with the aid of a new grant. Read more
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Effects of breastfeeding examined in new study
A major new study is under way in Britain to investigate the true effects of breastfeeding. Read more
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Pregnancy smoking risk cut if women quit early
Women who stop smoking early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of premature birth, researchers reported today. Read more
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Single embryo transfer best option
Assisted reproduction is most effectively done using single embryos – rather than procedures that can lead to multiple births, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Light eating fine during labour
Eating small amounts of food during labour has no adverse effect on outcomes for the mother or baby, British researchers report today. Read more
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Improve pregnancy diet call
Improved efforts are needed to improve the diets of pregnant women and new mothers, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Hope for fertility hormone
A hormone linked to puberty may hold the key to restoring fertility to some women, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Pregnancy migraines may indicate heart risk
Migraines during pregnancy may be linked to stroke and heart disease, researchers said today. Read more
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Drugs to delay labour carry risk
Experts have issued a warning about some drugs that delay premature labour. Read more