Boys are more demanding than girls before they are born According to a new study, male baby pregnancies are more...
Expecting Articles
Anti-anxiety drug ‘may increase risk of birth defects if taken while pregnant’
A common drug used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain may increase the risk of deformities in babies if taken...
What is perinatal depression and how can you seek help?
Perinatal depression can occur at any point between becoming pregnant and up to one year after your child is born....
Pandemic had detrimental effect on experience of giving birth, report finds
A report has highlighted the detrimental impact coronavirus restrictions had on the experiences of women giving birth....
Almost half of pregnancies ‘unintended’, report finds
A major report has found that almost half of all pregnancies worldwide are unintended. The report by the United...
Fifth of mothers felt pressured to have natural birth, poll reveals
One fifth of mothers felt pressured by healthcare professionals to give birth naturally, a survey has found ahead of...
Pregnant women to be offered test to detect pre-eclampsia
Pregnant women with suspected pre-eclampsia will now be offered a test on the NHS to detect the condition....
Fertility rates in England and Wales rise for first time in decade – ONS
Fertility rates in England and Wales have increased slightly for the first time in a decade, driven by women at older...
Plans to record mothers’ drinking habits on baby health records scrapped
Proposals to include a pregnant woman’s drinking habits on her child’s medical record have been ditched, campaigners...
Women are having babies later – so what are the risks and benefits of being an older mum?
Mums are getting older. The latest official figures reveal 142% more women over 40 and 500% more over-45s are having...
Most women still shunning Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy, research shows
Most women are still shunning Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy despite an increased chance of stillbirth, premature...
What is cholestasis and how is it treated?
Cholestasis is a liver condition which causes itching during pregnancy and can lead to many complications for mother...