Following the CQC’s review of maternity services, Dr Rachael Grimaldi delves into the alarming normalisation of harm in maternity care and how communication barriers contribute significantly to this concerning issue.
Pregnancy is not just a journey of physical transformation but also has deep changes in the brain, as revealed by groundbreaking research led by Professor Emily Jacobs' team at UC Santa Barbara.
Wales is set to introduce a vaccination program aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from a common but potentially severe respiratory infection known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
A recent multicenter randomised clinical trial has cast doubt on the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone (VMP) in preventing preterm birth in women with arrested preterm labour (APTL).
Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, face significantly higher risks of severe maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women who conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
What is the effect of pregnancy on young women's ageing? A study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has revealed this correlation.
On Tuesday, UN agencies issued a pressing appeal for immediate action, emphasising the significant health threats confronting women, infants, and children as the climate crisis continues to escalate.
Matt Thornton from CoolMed examines legislation regarding breastfeeding at work, safe storage of breast milk, and the importance of proper storage facilities.
Metformin offers pregnant women hope as an effective alternative for gestational diabetes treatment and management worldwide
Scientists at the University of Galway have made notable...
Dr Nauf AlBendar, Doctor of Clinical Medicine & Founder of The Womb Effect, introduces spina bifida, the primary cause of foetal loss and substantial disabilities in newborns.
The secret of the genetic risk of schizophrenia has been hiding in plain sight — the placenta, says the groundbreaking study conducted by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.
