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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2 February 2023

Pregnancy complications linked to long-term increased heart disease risk

All major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognised as lifelong risk factors for heart disease, say researchers Women who experience...

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26 April 2022

New drug combo “promising candidate” for on-demand contraceptive pill

A new combination of drugs has emerged as a “promising candidate” for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published...

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3 February 2022

New studies provide reassuring data on menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination

Latest evidence suggests any changes are short-lived and small compared with natural variation in normal cycles Many women have reported...

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19 October 2021

Diabetes drug may help to prolong preterm pregnancies in women with pre-eclampsia

Further trials needed to confirm results, but researchers are “cautiously optimistic” that treatment of preterm pre-eclampsia is possible Giving the...

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28 September 2021

Link between menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated

Reported menstrual changes are short lived, but research into this possible adverse reaction remains critical to the success of the...

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16 April 2021

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

A study published by The BMJ recently sheds more light on the use of oxytocin (a hormone that stimulates contractions)...

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10 March 2021

Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy linked to heightened childhood asthma risk

Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy may be linked to a heightened risk of childhood asthma, suggests...

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