Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Longer maternity leave linked to breastfeeding
New nursing research suggests that an extended maternity leave can be crucial for breastfeeding success. Read more
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TB in pregnancy warning
Tuberculosis in pregnancy is becoming a growing hazard in Britain, experts warn today. Read more
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Mums-to-be must improve lifestyle habits
Very few women follow healthy lifestyle recommendations before they get pregnant, researchers warned today. Read more
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Maternal obesity a problem – new findings
Growing levels of obesity among women of child-bearing age pose a major risk to the next generation of babies, researchers warned today. Read more
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Study reassures over fertility drug cancer risk
Women’s risk of ovarian cancer does not appear to be raised by the use of fertility drugs, new research has found. Read more
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Genes link Vitamin D and sunlight to MS
Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may be important in lowering the risk of a child developing multiple sclerosis, according to a genetic study published yesterday. Read more
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Negative emotions do not affect IVF success
Women who suffer from anxiety and depression do not have a lower rate of success when undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF). They are also no more likely to drop out of treatment, new research suggests. Read more
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Childbirth water danger
Researchers have discovered that it is possible to drink too much water during childbirth. Read more
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Premature birth risk from binge drinking
New findings, published today, show how a baby can suffer from a mother’s binge drinking during pregnancy. Read more
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New water threat to fertility
Alarming new evidence suggests new threats to human fertility in water pollution. Read more