23 December 2019

Midwifery graduate is Creating Equalz for girls at risk of FGM

A graduate who created a charity that trains people to spot and support girls at risk of female genital mutilation...

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20 December 2019

Importance of breastfeeding in preventing diabetes reaffirmed in rat study

New research published in The Journal of Physiology shows that breastfeeding is crucial in preventing diabetes.  The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding...

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18 December 2019

Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in development

Daily oral contraceptive pills allow women to manage their fertility, but this method of contraception relies on a user remembering...

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16 December 2019

Weight change between pregnancies is linked to having premature and large at birth babies

Research from the University of Southampton has identified that women who have significant weight change (more than three kg/m2) between...

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13 December 2019

Diabetes before or during pregnancy linked to early heart disease in children

Children of mothers with diabetes have increased rates of early onset cardiovascular disease or CVD (conditions affecting the heart or...

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11 December 2019

Tommy’s launches its PregnancyHub to support families throughout their pregnancy journey

This month, Tommy’s, a UK charity funding research into pregnancy and the prevention of baby loss, is launching the Tommy’s PregnancyHub to support...

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9 December 2019

Ameda Penguin® Nutritional Warmer available from Central Medical Supplies

Promotional feature Central Medical Supplies Ltd (CMS), a specialist supplier of neonatal and maternity products, is the exclusive UK distributor...

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6 December 2019

Trial suggests inducing labour over ‘wait and see’ approach for late term pregnancies

Induction at 41 weeks looks like the safer option for women and their babies Inducing labour at 41 weeks in...

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