Nerve-wrecking cannabis
An increasing number of children suffer from the consequences of maternal drug exposure during pregnancy, and cannabis is one of...
Read MoreNicotine replacement therapy is "lesser of two evils"
New research has shown that nicotine from either smoking or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) causes a wide range of long-term...
Read MoreReducing caesarean deliveries
Specialists are providing obstetrical care by identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary first caesarean deliveries, which have a big impact on...
Read MoreMaking it a happier childbirth
Mothers who have a vaginal birth without epidural anaesthesia and who are accompanied by a family member during the birth...
Read MoreIs preeclampsia associated with kidney failure risk?
Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure, according to a new study. Recent...
Read MorePlacental protein predictive of preeclampsia
A new test that checks the level of a placental protein could help doctors determine if a woman will develop...
Read MoreFoetal asphyxiation often due to human error
Findings from a 15-year study indicate that human error is the most common cause of infant asphyxiation at birth. Inadequate...
Read MoreAddressing preterm births globally
Researchers and global health organisations have issued a call-to-action to advance a comprehensive research agenda to address the global burden...
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