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Apart from folic acid and iodine, other supplements may not be needed. For the most part, they’re a waste of money. At worse, they could harm.
Research finds hormone that indicates fertility at lower levels in vapers and tobacco smokers
Doctors speculate that diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may increase risk for unplanned pregnancies.
New mothers in Australia are expected to be back on their feet quickly after giving birth. But in many ancient cultures, the first weeks are a precious time to recover and bond with the baby.
If you’re thinking about having a baby, proactively preparing your body through exercise can make a big difference.
New research suggests the number of Australian women who sustain life-altering injuries to their pelvic floor after birth is far higher than acknowledged.
Mental health disorders during pregnancy or in the first year after birth can affect anyone. Nine women around the world open up about how it feels to live with conditions such as postpartum depression, psychosis, and anxiety when having a baby.
A cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is rare, but it does happen. And while it can often be treated, clinicians and researchers are working to improve the experiences of women in this situation.
When the odds are stacked against women, for mental health and the birth experience, postpartum mental health should be integral
Because morning sickness is common, severe nausea in pregnancy can be minimized by doctors or the patients themselves. Untreated, symptoms can worsen — and delays lead to medical emergencies.
In West Africa, where mental health services are severely lacking and superstitions abound, three mothers tell stories of sexual violence, abandonment, and the will to survive.
Saysh, founded by Olympian Allyson Felix, recently launched a maternity returns policy for pregnant customers who experience an increase in shoe size.
Dr Kate Womersley relives the horror of having hyperemesis gravidarum – which affects up to 14,000 women a year in the UK – and finds new hope for mothers of the future
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Numerous women have shared stories of “Ozempic babies” on social media. But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns, as these medicines haven’t been studied in people who are pregnant.
A coalition of obstetricians is recommending routine blood screening at the first prenatal visit and other screenings.
Number dying in UK has reached highest level in 20 years but alarming trend going unaddressed worldwide
New study links long hours and shift work to increased risk of premature birth
About one in six pregnant women in Australia are now diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Rates have more than doubled since the thresholds for diagnosis were changed.
Growing a baby puts extra strain on your cardiovascular system, which can affect your health now and in the future. Here's how you can stay safe.
Pregnant people diagnosed with cancer feel isolated and even stigmatised. Oncology and neonatal teams must be able to coordinate effectively
Those exposed to more light in hours before sleep appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, researchers suggest
Pregnant people infected with the coronavirus have a seven times higher risk of dying compared with pregnant individuals who are not infected.
Perinatal mood disorders like postpartum depression and psychosis affect the health and wellbeing of millions of women -- and their babies -- worldwide, yet there remains little awareness among the public and healthcare providers alike. At a CNN event, experts shared how to tackle the problem.
They had joked about it. They never thought it would actually happen.
The Ockenden report revealed fatal myths in maternity care. But their potent allure remains
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