Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Depression drugs damage baby heart
Taking anti-depressant drugs in the early stages of pregnancy may damage the heart of the unborn child, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Experts review invisible pregnancies
The number of pregnancies that cannot be detected by scans is increasing, experts have warned. Read more
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Breast-feeding boosts lung power
Babies who are breast-fed for at least four months develop healthier lungs, British researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Cut down the caffeine, pregnant women told
An official warning was issued yesterday to pregnant women to cut down on their consumption of caffeine. Read more
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Pregnancy drink conundrum
Women who take a little alcohol during pregnancy may not be doing their children any harm, according to a major British study. Read more
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Health hazards from excess pregnancy weight gain
Women who put on a lot of weight during pregnancy may be placing their baby at risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to new findings. Read more
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Birth pressures aggravate midwife shortages
British maternity departments are facing a growing shortage of midwives as professionals struggle to keep up with a rising birth rate, it has been claimed. Read more
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Infant infection risks joints
Children who succumb to a serious infection in infancy are at risk of going on to develop arthritis early in their adult lives, researchers warned today. Read more
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Baby units "overstretched"
Britain’s special care baby units remain "overstretched and understaffed", campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Acupuncture may help pregnancy pain
Acupuncture may help pregnant women suffering from pelvic girdle pain, according to new findings. Read more