New app from Manchester Uni reduces hospital visits for pregnant women
A new app is helping clinicians to monitor pregnant women for high blood pressure and glucose levels at home thanks to a team at Manchester University...
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.
New implant could help women experiencing infertility or recurrent miscarriages
New implant could help women experiencing infertility or recurrent miscarriages: Doctors and researchers at the University of Southampton are trialling a novel implant device they...
Premature baby risk strongly linked to pre-eclampsia
Women who gave birth to a premature baby after developing pre-eclampsia were 17 times more likely to experience another preterm birth if pre-eclampsia emerged again,...
Mediterranean diet or mindfulness during pregnancy reduces the risk of a low birth weight baby
Mediterranean diet or mindfulness during pregnancy reduces the risk of a low birth weight baby: A clinical trial for pregnant women at high risk of...
Placentophagy: does it work beyond a ‘placebo’ effect?
Placentophagy: does it work beyond a ‘placebo’ effect? Sallyann Beresford has been a doula, or professional birthing partner, for the last 20 years. Over that...
New mothers could help protect other babies’ brains
The placenta from new mothers of healthy newborns could one day be used to reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies, according to University of Queensland...
Reducing stillbirth among Aboriginal families
New Curtin-led research aims to reduce stillbirth among Aboriginal families: Researchers will carry out the first large-scale examination of stillbirths among Aboriginal families as part...
Tools to predict IVF success
Tools developed by the University of Aberdeen which help couples to predict the chances of having a baby following IVF treatment have now been launched...
Fertility: ‘heartbreaking’ impact of COVID
'It is a real possibility we won't be able to have children now because of the delay'. A survey of nearly 400 patients by the...
Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse
Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse: A Coventry University academic wants more support for midwives after a survey revealed more than a quarter of...
