New study reveals why flu can be devastating for pregnant women
New research helps explain why flu can lead to life-threatening complications during pregnancy, suggesting the virus does not stay in...
Read MoreHow working through the pandemic left midwifery student ‘ready for anything’
Second-year midwifery student Marie Layne reflects on her placement, which took place during the pandemic. Marie took a long time...
Read MorePregnant women with covid-19 are less likely to have symptoms, may more likely need intensive care, and give birth early
Being older, overweight, and having other medical conditions increase their risk of having more serious disease Pregnant women seen in...
Read MoreBMJ Best Practice made free to access for NHS staff
A clinical decision-making support tool from the BMJ is now free to use for all NHS staff. All staff in...
Read MoreExposure to cadmium in the womb linked to childhood asthma and allergies
Babies born with higher levels of cadmium in their umbilical cord blood may be more likely to develop childhood asthma...
Read MoreThe “gold” in breast milk
Alarmins have a positive post-natal impact on the development of intestinal flora and the immune system Breast milk strengthens a...
Read MoreEstrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women
Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age?...
Read MoreHigh blood pressure during pregnancy may mean worse hot flashes during menopause
Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms such...
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