Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Midwives challenged on obesity
Midwives may not be able to solve the problems caused by growing numbers of overweight women having babies, an expert warned today. Read more
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Out of hours risk to new babies
Babies born outside normal working hours face an increased risk of death, according to research in Scotland published today. Read more
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Cancer vaccine boost
The controversial cervical cancer vaccine may prove to be more successful in England than had previously been hoped, researchers said today. Read more
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Pregnancy bingeing "child abuse" row
Pregnant women who engage in binge drinking are guilty of "child abuse", a senior government adviser has said. Read more
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Fish oil hope for fighting breast cancer
Women who take fish oil supplements may be helping to cut their risk of developing breast cancer, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Pregnancy supplements call
Supplements of a sunlight-linked vitamin should be "swiftly" reintroduced for pregnant women in Britain, according to experts. Read more
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Row over home birth warning
British midwives have rejected the findings of research linking home-births to a massively increased risk of baby death. Read more
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Breast cancer surgery rated highly by patients
Breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy or breast reconstruction are generally pleased with the care they receive in the UK, according to a major survey. Read more
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Blood test predicts change – researchers
A blood test may be able to predict the date of a woman’s "change" to an accuracy of just four months, a conference was to be told today. Read more
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Supplements blow for diabetes women
Vitamin supplements and fish oil may not do much to help improve the prospects of women with diabetes, according to two new studies. Read more