Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Caesarean link to infection warning
The caesarean operation for childbirth is one of the oldest surgical procedures known – and yet still carries a significantly high risk of leading to infection, researchers warn today. Read more
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Parental jobs and chemical exposure linked to birth defects
Computer scientists, landscapers and artists are among men whose jobs may contribute to an increased risk for their children, researchers warned today. Read more
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New global drive on family planning
Midwives have hailed a global summit on family planning held in London, UK, yesterday as "historic". Read more
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Four drinks a week may help prevent arthritis
Moderate drinking could help reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers say today. Read more
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Daily iron supplements not necessary during pregnancy
Pregnant women who take daily iron supplements may benefit just as much from reducing them to once a week, new research suggests. Read more
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New HRT rethink plea
A fresh plea is made today for a rethink on the hazards posed to women by hormone replacement therapy. Read more
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Coffee and fat intake linked to IVF success
New findings suggest that drinking too much coffee and eating too much fatty food may affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant through in vitro fertilisation, or IVF. Read more
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Aid for pregnancy grief
New information issued yesterday seeks to help women who face the pain of having a baby die just before birth. Read more
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Screening could protect children from cancer risk
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer genes could be detected during embryo screening, according to Belgian scientists. Read more
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Five million test tube children, conference told
About five million children have owed their lives to assisted reproduction techniques, it was announced yesterday. Read more