Women who have a cesarean section in the late stages of labor are at increased risk of preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies. But UCL researchers have now found a way to prevent this from happening.
Mar 12, 2024
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The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent "wild birth," or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.
Feb 20, 2024
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Sweden has consistently reported some of the lowest rates of maternal and child mortality in the world. Unfortunately, these achievements don't extend to foreign-born mothers who face higher risks for all forms of negative ...
Feb 13, 2024
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If you're pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you've probably been given lots of advice and information about what you might experience during and after the birth. But less information is often given about what to expect ...
May 3, 2023
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Intramuscular administration of tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug used to target severe bleeding after childbirth, is safe and quickly reaches therapeutic concentrations in pregnant women, according to a study involving researchers ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Pregnant women involved in road traffic collisions—even those with minor injuries—are at heightened risk of potentially serious birth complications, including dislodgement of the placenta (placental abruption), very heavy ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Women with rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, but for women with arthritis of the spine, so called axial spondyloarthritis, the risks have decreased over the last ten ...
Feb 23, 2023
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A mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson Santos was born via cesarean section at Hospital Padre Colombo in Parintins, Amazonas State.
Feb 1, 2023
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A Malian mother who gave birth to nine babies in Morocco last year returned home on Tuesday with her infants, Health Minister Dieminatou Sangare told AFP.
Dec 13, 2022
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It's commonly understood that having a baby can be a primary cause of later pelvic floor problems, such as bladder leakage. While giving birth can be a very special and joyful time, it can sometimes be difficult returning ...
Nov 23, 2022
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