Decrease in number of people having cervical screening tests in 2020-21, new statistics show
Latest annual figures on cervical screening show the number of individuals being tested fell slightly in 2020-21 compared to the...
Read MoreChemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy
Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study. Personal...
Read MoreNew research on midwives’ work environment
Midwives report a considerably worse work environment, from several aspects, than people on the Swedish labor market in general. A...
Read MoreProbiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of...
Read MoreGaps in maternity training are putting mothers and babies at risk
UK maternity charity Baby Lifeline has recently launched the third edition of its comprehensive Mind the Gap report, which once...
Read MoreNew app to help UK parents of premature babies
Pregnancy charity Tommy’s has created a free app to support parents through premature birth, from finding out they’re at risk...
Read MoreShould all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
Genomics England, a government owned company, recently announced a pilot programme of whole genome sequencing to screen for genetic diseases...
Read MoreNew evidence identified on safety of IVF embryo screening method
Researchers at the University of Kent have identified crucial new evidence on the safety and efficacy of a controversial area of IVF...
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