Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Midwives ‘best’ for low-risk labours
Midwife-led care during labour for women with a low-risk pregnancy should be safe, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Boys face stillbirth risk
Boys are 10% more likely to be stillborn than girls, a UK study has revealed. Read more
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New backing for pre-pregnancy folic acid
Women may gain the greatest protection for their babies by taking folic acid supplements before getting pregnant, researchers say today. Read more
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Brain medicine threat to babies
Women who have to take a particular epilepsy drug should be advised not to get pregnant, according to new European guidance. Read more
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Thousands to be offered vouchers for breast-feeding
Thousands of new mothers are to get a chance to earn vouchers by breast-feeding their babies, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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How chlamydia causes cancer
Chlamydia bacteria may make their victims vulnerable to cancer by knocking out key body defences, according to a new study. Read more
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Novel method of cervical cancer therapy
A new technique could improve treatment for women with cervical cancer, researchers have reported. Read more
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Malaria advice for pregnancy
Pregnant women should limit travel to countries at risk of malaria, according to advice published today. Read more
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Prem babies face hip replacement risk
Pre-term and low-weight babies are more likely to need a hip replacement due to osteoarthritis (OA) when they are adults, according to a new study. Read more
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Milk aversion clue to cancer protection
People who are lactose intolerant enjoy protection against some common cancers, researchers have revealed. Read more