Women with a fear of childbirth endure a longer labour, finds new research
Women who have a fear of childbirth spend longer in labour than women who have no such fear, suggests new...
Read MoreNew study shows earlier birth is best for twins
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400" caption="© pojoslaw - Fotolia.com"][/caption]University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give...
Read MoreChemotherapy during pregnancy does not appear to increase complications for newborn infants
The babies of breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy while pregnant do not appear to be at higher risk of...
Read MoreNew CDC study shows racial disparities in infant mortality
Improving access to healthcare for minority women of childbearing age could improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce racial differences in infant...
Read MoreFirst APPG inquiry into restrictions in access to contraception reveals shocking findings
A report ‘Healthy Women Healthy Lives’ from the first inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in...
Read MoreVaginal delivery as safe as cesarean for most early preterm births
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400" caption="© Gregg Cerenzio - Fotolia.com"][/caption]Vaginal delivery for early preterm foetuses presenting head first, or vertex presentation,...
Read More'Unhealthy' changes in gut microbes benefit pregnant women
The composition of microbes in the gut changes dramatically during pregnancy, according to a study published by Cell Press in...
Read MoreYoga helps reduce depression in pregnant women and boost maternal bonding
New research shows that the age-old recommended manner of stress-relief, yoga, may actually work for pregnant women suffering with depression.Pregnant...
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