Nursing & Midwifery
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Little need for extra food in pregnancy
Pregnant women may not need to eat extra throughout most of their pregnancy, researchers say today. Read more
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Blood test for pre-eclampsia risk
The risk of the serious blood pressure problem, pre-eclampsia, in pregnant women might be predicted via a blood test, researchers say today. Read more
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Ultrasound may ease pressure sores
Low intensity ultrasound could help speed healing of skin ulcers, British researchers revealed today. Read more
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Risk factors for prematurity and ectopic pregnancy
Dilatation and curettage, one of the most common minor surgical procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology, is linked with increased risk of preterm delivery, researchers have found. Read more
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Placenta consumption no benefits
Eating the placenta <!- or after-birth -> has become fashionable – but it has no health benefits, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Exercise could prevent gestational diabetes
Pregnant women may help to prevent the development of gestational diabetes by keeping fit, researchers say today. Read more
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Delay premature birth, hospitals told
Hospitals should take steps to delay premature birth if possible, according to proposed new guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Risks of breast milk bought on-line
Growing numbers of women are ordering breast milk over the internet – but a public health expert warned today of the lack of controls over the trade. Read more
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IQ link to length of breastfeeding
Babies given extended breast-feeding may benefit from higher intelligence, researchers say today. Read more
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Cleaning and cooling harms care home resident lungs
Residents of nursing homes may be suffering lung damage from poor air quality linked to factors such as cleaning products and cooling systems, according to a major European study today. Read more