More support needed for induction at 41 weeks’ pregnancy
There is growing evidence that pregnant women who go beyond term, especially first time mothers and their infants, will benefit...
Read MoreEarly birth linked to greater risk of hospital visits during childhood
Being born early (before 37 weeks' gestation) is associated with a higher risk of hospital admission throughout childhood than being...
Read MoreCOVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant and postpartum women
Though childbirth is often anticipated with optimism and enthusiasm, approximately 10 to 20 percent of pregnant individuals also experience mental...
Read MoreNew drug can improve fertility in women with reproductive health problems
A drug that acts via the natural ‘kisspeptin’ hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health...
Read MoreNCT’s new Walk and Talk groups are boosting parents’ wellbeing
NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, is helping new parents across the UK meet face-to-face to get much needed...
Read MoreStress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development
Infants' brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study by the University of...
Read MoreNMC Chair to step down
NMC Chair, Philip Graf is stepping down from his role, due to illness following a stroke he suffered at the...
Read MoreThousands of women likely missing out on key postnatal check-ups in the UK every year
Every year more than 350,000 women in the UK may be missing out on key formal health and wellbeing check-ups...
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