21 June 2017

New diagnostic test for amniotic leaks

Paul Stillman looks at methods to test the risks when amniotic leaks occur during pregnancy Symptoms of vaginal wetness is...

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19 May 2017

New technology makes diagnosing SROM much simpler

New technology is now available to healthcare professionals for reliably excluding SROM/PROM/P-PROM without invasive speculum testing - AMNIOSENSE. AmnioSense is...

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6 January 2017

Early stimulation helps give a boost to brain development

Many new parents still think that babies should develop at their own pace, and that they shouldn’t be challenged to...

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2 December 2016

Does hormonal contraception alleviate premenstrual symptoms?

The results of a new study designed to compare the severity and timing of perimenstrual symptoms among women who do...

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16 November 2016

Miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy may trigger post-traumatic stress disorder

Women may be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, suggests a new study. The...

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17 August 2016

New-born mortality rates in Ethiopia down by 40% thanks to VSO volunteers

In Ethiopia, the first 28 days of a baby’s life can be a matter of life or death. Since 2013,...

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12 August 2016

Procedure associated with increased risk of premature birth and neonatal loss

Researchers are urging surgeons to reconsider using a particular type of thread for a procedure to prevent premature birth. New...

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29 July 2015

Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women

Effect of metformin on maternal and fetal outcomes in obese pregnant women (EMPOWaR): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Background Maternal...

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