‘Battle of the sexes’ begins in womb as father and mother’s genes tussle over nutrition
Cambridge scientists have identified a key signal that the fetus uses to control its supply of nutrients from the placenta,...
Read MoreHealthy diet in early pregnancy reduces risk of gestational diabetes
A healthy, comprehensive diet that lowers the body’s inflammation reduces the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, reveals a new study...
Read MoreHome phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
Promotional feature Central Medical Supplies Ltd (CMS) is the sole UK distributor for NeoMedLight’s innovative BiliCocoon® phototherapy system, which has...
Read MoreDecrease 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...
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