Covid-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the foetus
Covid-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the foetus: Using prenatal magnetic resonance imaging, a group of MedUni Vienna…
Reproductive Health
How common is brain damage at birth?
How common is brain damage at birth? Causes and effects. In the UK, most expectant mothers are fortunate enough to…
Underweight babies at risk
Research shows all underweight babies may be at higher risk of childhood developmental complications – not just those with extremely…
WHO: immediate skin to skin care for survival
WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies: WHO launches new guidelines to improve…
Reducing risk of endometrial cancer
University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen…
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development: Volunteers needed to help develop new test to prevent life-threatening infections in newborn…
Scientists to help pregnant women make childbirth choices
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded almost £1 million to fund research looking into how pregnant women…
Setting folic levels in flour
Government urged to set the right level of folic acid in flour to prevent severe birth defects. The UK Government’s…
Maternal mental health impacted by pandemic
Maternal mental health and well-being profoundly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: Maternal well-being has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
World Breastfeeding Week 2022
This week is World Breastfeeding Week 2022. Breastfeeding plays and important role in managing the double burden of malnutrition. Breastfeeding…