Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Epidural risk "overstated"
The risk from painkilling epidurals is lower than many patients may imagine, finds a new analysis. Read more
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Call to boost childbirth safety in poor countries
Technologies to prevent and manage obstetric complications are being neglected in under-resourced countries, say researchers. Read more
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Embryo diagnosis has research spin-off
Test-tube procedures to prevent the birth of children with genetic disorders could provide a source of stem cells for research, scientists said today. Read more
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Drug hope for prem lungs
Drugs that already exist may hold the key to boosting lung development in premature babies, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Peanut pregnancy advice may change
Two days after experts warned of "peanut hysteria", a British agency has changed its advice on avoiding peanuts during pregnancy. Read more
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Mode of birth linked to memory of labour pain
A woman is most likely to forget her labour pains if her overall experience of giving birth is good, researchers said today. Read more
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Man-made protein blocks pregnancy thrombosis
A revolutionary new anti-clotting treatment is proving successful in protecting pregnant women and surgery patients at high risk of thrombosis. Read more
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Midwifery under pressure – new evidence
Growing pressures on midwives are putting strains on new procedures to regulate the profession, a report warned yesterday. Read more
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Pregnancy exercise may place woman at risk
Researchers have found that too much intense exercise during pregnancy may be risky. Read more
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Asthma link to caesarean
Growing rates of caesarean section have caused alarm – and now researchers have found a new reason for concern. Read more