5 February 2016

Biomarker predicts risk of preterm birth

Biomarker predicts risk of preterm birth Offering a standard biomarker test earlier in pregnancy could potentially help doctors to better...

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3 February 2016

Postnatal depression linked to challenges in parenting: Could oxytocin be helpful?

Postnatal depression linked to challenges in parenting: Could oxytocin be helpful? Caring for an infant is challenging for any mother—but...

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2 February 2016

Oestrogen supplements may protect against dementia

Oestrogen supplements may protect against dementia Women who take oestrogen supplements from before or at the start of menopause and...

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1 February 2016

New study shows how pregnant women can rule out pre-eclampsia with one simple blood test

New study shows how pregnant women can rule out pre-eclampsia with one simple blood test A new study published in...

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29 January 2016

DHEA improves vaginal discomfort after menopause

DHEA improves vaginal discomfort after menopause A new phase III trial with positive results is taking intravaginal DHEA a step...

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27 January 2016

Securing funding to appoint maternity staff will be challenging

Securing funding in Ireland to appoint maternity staff will be challenging The Irish State’s new maternity strategy acknowledges that securing...

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25 January 2016

Mothers-to-be and babies benefit from group prenatal care

Mothers-to-be and babies benefit from group prenatal care Group prenatal care can substantially improve health outcomes for both mothers and...

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22 January 2016

Women experiencing delay in labour willing to forsake their own birth plans

Women experiencing delay in labour willing to forsake their own birth plans A new study of women’s experiences of delay...

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