30 May 2018

Research reveals concerning childbirth trends

Published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the research found the rate of postpartum haemorrhage...

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28 May 2018

Variations in placental microbiota appear related to premature birth

A team of researchers from the United Kingdom has found a surplus of pathogenic bacteria in placentas from premature births,...

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25 May 2018

Sugars in infant formulas pose risk to babies with inherited metabolic disorder

Babies with inherited intolerance of fructose face a risk of acute liver failure if they are fed certain widely available...

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23 May 2018

Pregnant smokers may reduce harm done to baby’s lungs by taking vitamin C

In a previous study of pregnant smokers by the American Thoracic Society, the researchers reported that daily supplemental vitamin C...

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21 May 2018

‘Breastfeeding must be a public health priority’ says RCM on new UNICEF report

A new report by UNICEF has highlighted global “breastfeeding gaps” between rich and poor and shows UK breastfeeding rates amongst the...

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17 May 2018

Optimising steroid use in pregnancy

A pioneering research program aiming to optimise steroid use in pregnancy, and minimise potential side effects of excess steroid exposure...

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9 May 2018

For women with history of pregnancy loss, walking may aid chance of becoming pregnant

Results of a recent study to better understand modifiable factors such as physical activity that may affect a woman's ability...

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4 May 2018

Effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

New evidence from a Cochrane review published recently, led by a University of Birmingham scientist, suggests that alternative drugs may be more...

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