Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Pregnant smokers problem for north
There are massive differences around England in the risk of women smoking to the end of pregnancy, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Web call for cancer patients
Doctors and nurses caring for cancer patients need to recognise that they will seek advice from the internet, researchers said today. Read more
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Planned caesarean carries lowest severe bleeding risk
Severe bleeding after giving birth is much less likely with a planned caesarean, Danish researchers have found. Read more
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Antiseptic on umbilical cord fights infection
Cleaning a newborn’s umbilical cord at birth can help to limit infections, experts say today. Read more
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Age – a risk factor for breast cancer death
Older women with breast cancer face a greater risk of succumbing to the disease than younger women, according to a Dutch study published today. Read more
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Solid food weaning ‘best’
Parents may do better for their infants by weaning them with solid food rather than with pureed food, British researchers report today. Read more
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Consuming fish during pregnancy ‘improves’ baby brain power
Eating fish during pregnancy could bolster the infant’s intelligence, according to early findings from a major European study. Read more
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Exercise benefits for cancer patients
Cancer patients can benefit from taking exercise after their treatment is complete, researchers say today. Read more
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Pregnancy health threat to baby heart
Women who are careless with their health in pregnancy create an increased risk of their baby having heart problems, researchers warn today. Read more
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Midwives get virtual island
A pioneering midwifery training project – based on an "island in the sun" – has won a major national award. Read more