By Theresa Neil, CEO of Femovate For years we’ve known that maternal mortality remains too high, even in wealthier countries. The data is clear but meaningful...
The founders of Mirvie are tapping into their expertise in RNA science and oncology to address gaps in maternal health with a platform that can predict...
A lawsuit settlement in Massachusetts over alleged medical harm at a crisis pregnancy centre is prompting new legal guidance for faith-based clinics across the US. Crisis...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has launched a national investigation into England’s worst-performing maternity units after a series of scandals involving baby deaths and maternal harm. The...
Pregnant women who vape are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals than those who smoke, new research led by scientists at City St George’s, University...
The WHO has released its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, aiming to reduce health risks that can be life-threatening for...
Exposure to wildfire smoke and extreme heat before or during pregnancy may increase the risk of babies being born smaller than expected, particularly in climate-vulnerable neighbourhoods,...
High blood pressure during pregnancy may raise the risk of seizures in children, according to new research. The condition, known as gestational hypertension, affects nearly 16...
Women using weight loss injections have been advised to use reliable contraception after the UK’s medicines regulator received 40 reports of pregnancies—some of them unexpected, despite...
Children born to mothers with severe obesity are up to 53 per cent more likely to be hospitalised with infections during childhood, a large UK study...
