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High glucose levels in pregnancy can affect baby’s heart
New research shows how high glucose in pregnancy can keep cardiac cells of fetuses from maturing normally.
Research: Supporting pregnant women and newborns with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 genetic conditions that affect the connective tissues throughout the body.
The research that inspired me: Mary Steen
I remember seeing Professor James Walker presenting a lecture in the late 1980s and asking an important question: ‘Why were pregnant women being admitted to the antenatal ward when they could just as easily be seen and treated in an antenatal ...
Secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy in developing countries
Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy poses serious but avoidable risk to fetal development leading to stillbirth, congenital malformations and low birthweight.
Clinicians’ views of factors influencing CS decision-making
There is limited explanation for the increasing rates of CS globally. Despite having evidence that vaginal birth is safer for most women, and associated with fewer complications compared to CS, many countries continue to have a rising trend ...
Day and time of birth and mode of onset and birth
Studies of daily variations in numbers of births in England and Wales in the last three decades of the 20th century revealed a pronounced weekly cycle.
Blown off course
Midwifery student drop-out rates can be high, but why do some students fall away? And what interventions could make a difference? The RePAIR report is providing some answers, writes Juliette Astrup.
Influential research: The research that inspired me
Two leading midwives explain the research that influenced them and why.
Research: Women's information needs when choosing where to give birth
It is now over five years since the Birthplace research was published.