HPV vaccines protect against cancer. Could they benefit pregnancy?
A nationwide study of more than 624,000 births suggests HPV vaccination may offer benefits beyond cancer prevention, with…
Chronic postsurgical pain affects women long after cesarean delivery
A new synthesis of global evidence, published in Anaesthesia (the journal of the Association of Anaesthetists), finds that…
Ah Girls Go Army actress Apple Chan gives birth to baby girl at 32 weeks after emergency C-section
Actress Apple Chan has given birth to a baby girl at 32 weeks after undergoing an emergency caesarean…
10 C-section myths about birth, scars and babies, debunked
At National University Hospital (NUH), mothers can request a “gentle C-section”, which brings elements of a vaginal birth…
Birth-related PTSD may go undiagnosed among thousands of new mothers
Tens of thousands of new mums across Britain may be suffering undiagnosed PTSD following childbirth, according to a…
Moms are using energy gels to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes
So long, saltines and applesauce — modern moms-to-be are turning to performance products to boost energy during pregnancy…
Waikato mum Maria Neho and her baby die during childbirth, after suffering ruptured uterus
The inquest being held in Hamilton is set down for almost three weeks, with the spotlight on those…
Could IVF affect heart health after pregnancy?
Researchers found that women with a prior IVF-conceived pregnancy showed higher large artery stiffness up to five years…
Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with…
Difficult childbirth is not unique to humans, study finds
The tight fit of a baby’s head through a mother’s birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth,…
Prioritizing maternal sleep reduces risk of postpartum anxiety disorders
Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus…
I was sure my mother-in-law poisoned me — but I was the one who got sectioned
Adaure Dankwa, 38, suffered from postpartum psychosis and became extremely paranoid after her first pregnancy (Picture: Adaure Dankwa…