Pregnancy

Birthing partners help ease the pain of childbirth, study finds

Having a birthing partner is very important! Women feel less pain during labour if they have their partner with them, suggests new research.  

HALF of British women are overweight BEFORE they become pregnant

Women are being urged by medical experts to get in shape before they try to conceive. New data has revealed that more than HALF of…
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The majority of babies are born on September 26th due to Boxing Day love making!

September 26th is the MOST popular day for babies to be born, thanks to everyone having a good time around Christmas! Well, the day after…
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Utterly UNIQUE names for babies starting with the letter U

U may not be the most popular first initial when it comes to baby names, but there are some pretty great monikers that begin with…
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Hope that a common antibiotic could end the heartbreak of recurrent miscarriages

A world-first clinical trial will examine whether an everyday antibiotic could help reduce recurrent miscarriages.  

Air pollution particles can cross into the placenta and could harm baby, study finds

Pregnant women should be aware that the air they breath travels can cross their placenta and to their unborn baby. Air pollution – such a…
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Stressed pregnant women are more likely to have children with personality disorders, study finds

We all know that stress is bad for our health in general and pregnancy can be a very stressful time. However, new research has found…
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10 Things You Need To Know About PCOS

According to a November 2018 study by Monash University, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone problem among women in the fertile age…
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Internet divided over suggestion dads should stay overnight in maternity wards too