17 July 2025

Premature babies should have early skin-to-skin contact with their mother

Researchers have identified numerous benefits of early skin-to-skin contact between baby and mother. They urge hospitals to help ensure that...

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15 July 2025

New paper provides roadmap for optimum maternal and fetal health

A new Briefing Paper, Diet in Pregnancy, published by the British Nutrition Foundation, combines the findings of academic research and recommendations...

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10 July 2025

SURGhub reaches record 19,000 healthcare workers across 190 countries

New report highlights SURGhub’s transformative impact on surgical education in low-resource and conflict-affected regions Marking a major milestone in the fight...

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8 July 2025

‘Healing’ birth experience inspires Coventry University midwifery journey

A student midwife who decided to return to education at 45 says it’s never too late to follow your dreams.  ...

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3 July 2025

Older paternal age linked to higher miscarriage risk and lower live birth rates in donor egg IVF cycles, new study finds

A new international study presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)...

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1 July 2025

Simple blood test detects preeclampsia risk months before symptoms appear, new study shows

A simple blood test taken in the first trimester of pregnancy could accurately identify women at risk of developing preeclampsia...

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5 June 2025

New golden standard for medicine safety during breastfeeding

Women who choose to stop treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding are putting their health at risk, and have to weigh...

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22 May 2025

New method paves way for fewer severe birth injuries

High birth weight is the main risk factor for birth injuries to the anal sphincter muscles of the person giving...

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