By Rob Dabrowski on 04 June 2018
The more children a mother has, the greater her risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, according to new study findings.
By Julie Griffiths on 18 May 2018
National recommendations on whether to screen newborn babies for rare conditions do not always assess the evidence on the key benefits and harms of screening, according to researchers.
By Julie Griffiths on 11 May 2018
The risk of complications during vaginal birth is higher for mothers and infants following a previous caesarean (CS), a new study has found.
By Julie Griffiths on 30 April 2018
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) has published new maps showing that pregnant women and new mothers in a quarter of the UK still cannot access lifesaving specialist perinatal mental health services which meet national guidelines.
By Julie Griffiths on 09 April 2018
Researchers say that women with inflammatory bowel disease should be given more advice about pregnancy, so that they can make informed choices about their options and care.
By Hollie Ewers on 26 February 2018
The University of Zurich (UZH) is set to create a new centre for research into the long-term effects of breastfeeding.
By Julie Griffiths on 01 February 2018
Results from a new study reinforce recent calls from experts to approve the fortification of flour with folic acid, in order to protect babies from having neural tube defects.