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Problems breastfeeding increases risk of depression
A study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing has investigated the reasons women give up breastfeedi...
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Pregnant women not seeking mental health support
The website BabyCentre has conducted an online survey of 1000 UK mothers about their experiences of mental ...
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Lily Allen's Song for Stillborn Son
Singer Lily Allen has revealed a new song written in memory of her stillborn son, who died in 2010. The song, ti...
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Pre-pregnancy exercise can reduce pelvic pain
New research from Norway indicates that frequent exercise before pregnancy may decrease the risk of a woman...
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Can weight loss surgery improve fertility?
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have released a Scientific Impact Paper (SIP) ...
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“In-womb” stem cell trial
A trial into using stem cells to lessen the symptoms of an incurable brittle bone disease will be starting ...
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Proposed changes to funding for midwifery courses
Proposals to change the way midwifery courses are funded, made by the Council of Deans of Health and Univer...
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RCM survey finds many maternity units struggling
An RCM survey of senior midwives have revealed that many maternity services are struggling. Over two-fift...
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New recommendations for miscarriage diagnosis
New research results have indicated that perhaps Drs should wait longer for a second scan to confirm an ear...
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Encouraging results from frozen ovaries research
A new study, undertaken in Denmark and published in the journal Human Reproduction, has shown positive resu...
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Does breastfeeding influence babies intelligence?
New research challenges previous findings that indicate that breastfeeding is linked to higher IQ levels. ...
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Marina Fogle becomes Patron of MAMA Academy
Press Release Pregnancy charity MAMA Academy is delighted to announce that they are welcoming Marina Fogle as thei...