pregnancy

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CT scans may raise pregnancy risks, study finds

More studies are needed to confirm whether the higher risks are due to the scans or to the suspected health issues that prompt people to get them.

09/09/2025

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First video shows how a human embryo implants in an artificial womb

Scientists created an artificial womb to understand why about 60 per cent of embryos either fail to implant in the womb or are lost soon after, a major cause of miscarriages.

18/08/2025

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Research shows delayed motherhood can increase risk of breast cancer

Research shows that having a first child after age 30 increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40 per cent to 45 per cent.

18/08/2025

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Black women face systemic neglect in maternity care, new report warns

A major study adds to mounting evidence that Black and mixed-ethnicity women are consistently failed by the UK’s maternity system.

24/07/2025

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Healthy babies born in UK using DNA from three people

The births mark a milestone in reproductive science - and a potential lifeline for families with a history of mitochondrial disorders.

17/07/2025

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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.

19/06/2025

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‘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.

13/06/2025

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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.

05/06/2025

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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.

08/04/2025

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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.

08/03/2025

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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.

30/01/2025

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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.

14/01/2025

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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.

30/12/2024

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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.

30/11/2024

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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.

20/11/2024

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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.

06/11/2024

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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.

26/09/2024

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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.

17/09/2024

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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.

05/09/2024

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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.

30/08/2024