5 August 2019

Tommy’s launches a new mental health digital tool for pregnancy and post-birth

National charity Tommy’s has recently launched a digital version of the NICE-approved Pregnancy and Post-birth Wellbeing Plan. The new digital tool,...

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2 August 2019

High levels of oestrogen in the womb linked to autism

Scientists have identified a link between exposure to high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood...

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31 July 2019

12-13 November 2020, 45 International Dexeus Forum; Barcelona

POSTPONED Dear Friends and Colleagues, We would like to inform you that after much deliberation it has sadly been decided...

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31 July 2019

Scientists find clue to ‘maternal instinct’

Oxytocin is widely referred to as the love hormone and plays an important role in the regulation of social and...

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29 July 2019

Exercise during pregnancy can give child stronger bones

Vitamin D is important to enable calcium to be absorbed into the intestine. During pregnancy, vitamin D is especially significant...

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26 July 2019

Study questions if tongue-tie surgery for breastfeeding is always needed

New research raises questions as to whether too many infants are getting tongue-tie and lip tether surgery (also called frenulectomy)...

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24 July 2019

Are fertility apps useful?

For many women of reproductive age, the most common way of assessing their menstrual health and fertility means regular visits...

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23 July 2019

Bristol–born innovation to protect premature babies from cerebral palsy scoops national award

An innovation developed at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol to protect very premature babies from developing cerebral palsy has won...

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