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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8 February 2024

Supporting childbearing women to maintain a healthy weight could reduce the risk of pregnancy complications

Supporting women of childbearing age to have a healthy weight could reduce the risk of several pregnancy complications, new research...

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23 January 2024

Exposure to high humidity and temperature in pregnancy could influence blood pressure changes in childhood

Outdoor humidity and temperature levels during pregnancy could affect the future blood pressure of the unborn child, according to new...

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25 June 2021

Analysis of child deaths in England shows importance of care for premature and young babies

Findings show infant mortality rate (children under one year old) was 3.4 deaths per 1,000 live births Actions to reduce...

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25 March 2016

Pregnant mother’s weight, glucose and blood pressure affect baby’s size

Pregnant mother’s weight, glucose and blood pressure affect baby’s size Being overweight or obese in pregnancy causes babies to be...

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23 March 2016

Parents of premature babies get confidence boost from home-from-hospital project

Parents of premature babies get confidence boost from home-from-hospital project Researchers from the University of Bristol have found new parents...

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