Placenta defects a factor in prenatal deaths
The role of the placenta in healthy feotal development is being seriously under-appreciated according to a new paper published. The...
Read MoreNew class of menopause drugs reduces number and severity of hot flushes in just three days
A new class of experimental drugs reduces hot flushes in menopausal women by almost three-quarters in just three days. The...
Read MoreKym Marsh searches for star midwives with the Mariposa Trust
Actress Kym Marsh has joined with The Mariposa Trust, one of the UK’s leading support charities working within the field...
Read MoreWarm showers and ball exercises may help women during childbirth
A new International Journal of Nursing Practice study demonstrates that during childbirth, women may benefit from warm showers, perineal exercises...
Read MoreBabies who look like their father at birth are healthier one year later
Infants who resemble their father at birth are more likely to spend time together with their father and, in turn,...
Read MoreChildren with marginally low birth weight needs treatment
Children with a birth weight under 2.5 kilos stand at risk of becoming underweight and can experience cognitive difficulties as...
Read MoreNo link between hormonal birth control and depression
Women face several options when it comes to birth control, so potential side effects often factor into their decision. Depression...
Read MoreFish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood allergies
In one of the largest ever research reports of how a pregnant woman's diet affects her baby's allergy and eczema...
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