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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians break the taboo in Paris

Expectant athletes have been pushing boundaries at this year's Olympics in Paris, as more research reveals what how far women can go while further into their pregnancy.

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Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success

Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found.

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Prenatal exposure to chemicals may increase risk of childhood obesity

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy may increase the risk of obesity and hypertension in children, new research suggests.

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Personalised screening could better predict risk of pre-eclampsia

A new study compared guidelines for who is at risk for dangerous hypertension during pregnancy with a personalised screening algorithm.

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Single injection of ketamine can reduce postpartum depression by 75%

One low-dose injection of esketamine administered right after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes, according to a new study.

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Scientists create 'mini-organs' from fluid in the womb for first time

Taking cells from amniotic fluid gets around regulations about taking stem cells directly from foetal tissue.

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Exposure to anti-acne drug may have endangered pregnancies

The anti-acne drug isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects in infants exposed during pregnancy.