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Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe
The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year.
‘Forever chemicals’ exposure before birth raises teenage health risks
Teenagers who had been exposed to higher levels of PFAS before they were born were more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study found.
Women warned against using ‘skinny jabs’ whilst pregnant
The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them.
Woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant
The woman received a womb transplant from her sister in 2023, becoming the first in the UK to undergo the procedure.
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Why pregnant women and new mothers are still dying preventable deaths
Pregnant women and new mothers are still dying at alarmingly high levels across the world, and a new analysis has begun to unravel why.
Fresh embryo transfers boost birth rates in women undergoing IVF
The findings suggest fertility doctors should take more patient-level factors into account to improve the odds of success with IVF.
Study finds rise in abortion patients using fertility tracking methods
Over five years, abortion patients were increasingly likely to be using less reliable fertility awareness methods when they got pregnant.
As fertility treatments become more common in Europe, who has access?
Access to fertility treatments varies across Europe even as these procedures become more common.
New study suggests flu in pregnancy leads to autism. Experts weigh in
Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.
Gaza conditions ‘harrowing’ for women and girls, UN official says
An estimated 50,000 women in Gaza are pregnant, and about 130 give birth every day.
Study links preterm birth to lower income, employment, and education
Being born preterm could have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, impacting a person’s income and chances of employment and education, a new study suggests.
Poor sleep in pregnancy may increase kids' risk of developmental delay
A recent study by researchers in China found that insufficient sleep during pregnancy may be associated with neurodevelopmental delays in children, especially in boys.
Scientists shed light on many ways brain changes during pregnancy
A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression.
Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy tied to obesity risks
Women exposed to higher PFAS levels during pregnancy could face health complications later on, a new study says.
Over a third of European teen boys now having sex without condoms
The use of condoms by sexually active boys has dropped by 9 per cent since 2014, according to the latest WHO data.
Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows
Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy.