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Single stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, C-STICH trial finds

Women at risk of pregnancy loss who need a specialist surgical procedure could benefit from a single-stranded suture thread to reduce risk of infection, results from the C-STICH clinical trial

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Stillbirth rise in England and Wales confirmed by ONS

The Office for National Statistics confirmed rates of stillbirth in England and Wales increased between 2020 and 2021 – the first rise in 7 years. The ONS update also shows

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No link between covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth

Findings can help guide decision making about covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy Vaccination against covid-19 during pregnancy is not associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age

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Infertility and pregnancy loss may increase women’s risk of stroke later in life

A history of miscarriage or stillbirth could be considered a female-specific risk factor for stroke  Infertility and pregnancy loss are associated with an increased risk of non-fatal and fatal stroke

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COVID-19 infection in pregnancy not linked with stillbirth or baby death

COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is not associated with stillbirth or early neonatal death, according to a new study. However the research, from over 4000 pregnant women with suspected or confirmed

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Energy drinks can raise stillbirth risk and caffeine guidance confuses mums-to-be

Stillbirth experts warn that expectant parents need to know more about caffeine, as a new study from Tommy’s Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre shows 1 in 20 women increased

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Mothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies

Mothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies – but attending more antenatal care appointments than UK guidelines currently dictate can reduce that

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Study provides biological insights into miscarriage and preterm birth

Among the holy quests of serious and mysterious medical challenges that doctors and research scientists strive to vanquish is preventing miscarriages, stillbirth and other pregnancy complications including preterm births. “We

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Women four times more likely to develop Lupus after stillbirth

Women who have gone through the trauma of having a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop Lupus than women with an uncomplicated live birth, according to a University