28 February 2022

New study shows significant impacts of severe Covid-19 infection on pregnancy outcomes

A new analysis from Oxford Population Health has found that pregnant women that are 30 years old or more, overweight,...

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18 February 2022

164% more over-40s give birth than their mums’ generation, but fertility checks are vital

The latest ONS population report has revealed that, compared to their mum’s generation, 164% more women over 40 and 500%...

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16 February 2022

First get your heart in shape then get pregnant

This Valentine's Day, a new Northwestern Medicine study shines a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of the...

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3 February 2022

New studies provide reassuring data on menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination

Latest evidence suggests any changes are short-lived and small compared with natural variation in normal cycles Many women have reported...

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1 February 2022

Almost all pregnant women admitted to intensive care with Covid-19 are unvaccinated, new study shows

Researchers urge all governments to prioritise pregnant women as an at-risk group for Covid-19 vaccination A new analysis led by...

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27 January 2022

Giving birth at 40-plus is increasingly common

An increasing proportion of women aged 40 and over in Sweden and Denmark are giving birth. Nevertheless, over a recent...

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25 January 2022

Widespread effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on maternal and newborn care in Europe

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to deficiencies and large inequalities in the care of mothers and newborns in Europe. This...

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20 January 2022

Babies born during pandemic’s first year score slightly lower on a developmental screening test

Columbia researchers found that babies born during the pandemic's first year scored lower on a developmental screening test of social...

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