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New study reveals risk factors for severe COVID-19 in pregnancy remain the same
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new study on risk factors in pregnant women and maternal and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19. The study, published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), will contribute to improved ...
Child obesity risk nearly trebles with maternal diabetes and large birthweight, study finds
University of Alberta research has found that children who were larger than average at birth and born to mothers who have developed gestational diabetes have a 43% rate of being overweight or obese – 2.8 times the likelihood of being obese among ...
Pregnancy app to help NW London mums
A new pregnancy app for women in north-west London has been launched.
Report highlights ‘striking’ inequalities in UK maternal deaths
Maternal deaths are not evenly spread across the UK population, the latest MBRRACE-UK report finds.
Short birth spacing increases risks
Getting pregnant less than 12 months after birth is associated with risks for women of all ages, researchers find.
Updated guidance on placenta complications
The RCOG has published its latest revised guidelines for health professionals caring for with pregnant women with placenta-related problems.
Fish oil in pregnancy linked to increase in child’s lean and bone mass
Fish oil supplements in the later stages of pregnancy is associated with an increase in total lean and bone mass at six years of age, but with no increase in fat mass, according to a new study.
According to recent data, a third of existing and expectant mothers don’t do pelvic floor exercises despite their reported benefits.
According to recent data, a third of existing and expectant mothers don’t do pelvic floor exercises despite their reported benefits.
Low omega-3 in pregnancy linked to preterm birth
According to new research, low concentrations of certain long chain fatty acids may be a strong risk factor for preterm birth.