Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Controversy over home birth guidance
Pregnant women deemed at low risk should be allowed to choose home birth, according to official guidance published today – and disputed by obstetricians. Read more
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Happiness no cure – study
Being unhappy and stressed does not increase the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses, a senior medical researcher says today. Read more
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Women resist breast cancer prevention drug
Women at increased risk of breast cancer often resist taking drug treatment aimed at preventing the disease, researchers say today. Read more
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Mental health link to maternal death
Tackling mental health is the key to reducing deaths among new mothers, according to the findings of a major investigation published today. Read more
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Maternity care check-list unveiled
The use of clinical check-lists, pioneered for surgery, is to be extended to maternity care, the World Health Organisation has announced. Read more
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DCIS screening prevents breast cancer – study
Screening for ductal carcinoma in situ is effective at preventing breast cancer, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Post-pregnancy weight gain link to child risk
Women who put on weight after their first pregnancy face an increased risk of losing the second child, Swedish researchers report today. Read more
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Pregnancy antibiotics link to wheeze
Taking antibiotics in the third trimester of pregnancy may contribute to childhood wheeze, according to an Italian study. Read more
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Caesarean rate best at 19% – study
For optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes, the rate of caesarean section would be around 19%, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Progesterone fails miscarriage trial
A study of the use of supplements to prevent miscarriage has proved "disappointing", researchers said last night. Read more