Future of premature baby care
Study shows potential for improving premature baby care: One in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anaemia. There are...
Reproductive Health
The Reproductive Health category covers the full range of physical, emotional and clinical aspects of reproductive wellbeing. It offers evidence-informed insight into fertility, menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy and related conditions, while exploring current research and practice. With clear guidance and thoughtful discussion, this category supports understanding of reproductive health across the lifespan.
Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month is July 1 – July 2022
What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a...
Maternal microbiome promotes healthy development of the baby
A mother's gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby - according to new research from...
Study finds TB treatment safe during pregnancy
Study finds TB treatment during pregnancy is safe for mum and baby: Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered...
Genes reveal coffee is safe during pregnancy
Genes reveal coffee is safe during pregnancy: University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black causes no increased risk to...
Women’s use of alcohol in pregnancy
Pregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows....
Diabetes medication offers fertility hope
Diabetes medication offers fertility hope: Researchers may have found a solution to improving fertility in women with obesity, following a successful trial in mice using...
Regaining pelvic floor strength
Regaining pelvic floor strength: Women's heath physiotherapist, Amanda Savage, andand Advisor to Kegel8 discusses how new mums can regain their pelvic floor strength: The pelvic...
Caesareans not linked to infant food allergy
Caesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of infant food allergy according to a new study. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s...
Fertility Network responds to HFEA’s Covid report
Fertility Network responds to HFEA's Covid report: The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and...
