20 February 2025

Position menstrual cups carefully to avoid possible kidney problems, doctors urge

Warning comes after lopsided placement blocked urine flow into the bladder A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood...

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16 January 2025

Concerns over maternity provision for pregnant women in UK prisons

Gaps in maternal health in prisons are due to barriers to healthcare provision, say experts Senior midwives and researchers with...

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28 November 2024

Certain HRT tablets linked to increased heart disease and blood clot risk

Different hormone combinations and delivery methods have varying effects on heart health, say researchers Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets...

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24 October 2024

Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancers linked to excess body fat

Real impact of obesity on risk has likely been underestimated, say researchers Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer...

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23 May 2024

Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth

Expanding access to epidural analgesia could improve maternal health, say researchers Having an epidural during labour is associated with a...

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10 August 2023

Childhood trauma may heighten subsequent risk of pregnancy complications

Pregnancy related diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, low birthweight/premature babies more likely following childhood trauma Childhood trauma, such as abuse,...

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28 March 2023

Infants of mothers given opioids after birth are at low risk of harm

Findings provide reassuring evidence for doctors and parents, say researchers Infants born to mothers prescribed opioids after delivery, mostly after...

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9 February 2023

Covid vaccination in pregnancy protects infants against infection and hospital admission

Findings suggest that a covid vaccination during pregnancy may have benefits for both mother and baby Two doses of mRNA...

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