Pregnancy in the News
The articles featured below include news about or mention of pregnancy. This is page 4 of 7.
The gap starts in the womb
Maternity Services Report
Pregnancy 300 times deadlier in least developed world
Women in the world’s least developed countries are 300 times more likely to die in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications than women in developed countries, according to UNICEF’s State ...
UNICEF update on maternal mortality
New breastfeeding research challenges traditional feeding positions (RCN)
Breastfeeding newborn babies lying down or in a semi-reclined position may boost the chances of success, according to new research being unveiled at the Royal College of Nursing's 2007 Internationa...
Difficult births in obese women due to uterus failure (Liverpool University)
Liverpool scientists have uncovered the reason why overweight women have more Caesarean sections; they are at significant risk of their uterus contracting poorly in childbirth. In a study of 4,000 ...
Food Standards Agency launches final consultation about increasing folate intake of young women
New study shows epidural during birth might negatively affect breastfeeding
Epidurals given during labour and birth have been associated with decreased rates of breastfeeding according to a study of Australian women. The study found that women who had epidurals during chil...
Research successfully helps NZ women conceive
Pregnancy can be an exciting time. There are many articles, news items, books, and other resources packed with ideas and advice about pregnancy and birth.
