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Research carried out in Isreal during the coronavirus pandemic reveals the risks of contracting COVID 19 after 34 weeks of pregnancy.

New study finds that vaping in pregnancy is a 'safe' alternative to smoking.

Health visitors are a key source of support for many new parents and have an important role in identifying at-risk babies and children.

Omega-3 screening in pregnancy could be key in preventing some premature births.

Weight loss for conception in obese women – A new study

Being overweight before or during pregnancy is not indicative of childhood obesity, research finds

Study points the way towards innovative areas for the treatment of ASD

Researchers say all women can benefit from routine health and lifestyle programmes

A new gas and air system could reduce the harmful impact of pain relief in childbirth.

Specialists from Imperial College London discuss why the uptake of the vaccine among pregnant women has been low.

Scientists build "smart mattress" to help with thermoregulation of preterm babies.

Swedish study finds a link between mothers' food preferences and their child's dietary tolerances.

UNICEF estimated that more than a third of a million babies were born on New Year's day, with over 2,000 of them born in the UK.

New rules could be an incentive for players and coaches to stay in the game.

Study suggests screening should continue for first few years after childbirth

Could this simple, affordable and accessible pain relief be a new option for mothers across the globe?

Or is it the boost mothers struggling to breastfeed really need?

Survey reveals that pregnant workers feel unsafe in the workplace

Study shows air pollution’s impact in first-year of life impacts on lung function into teenage years.

A US study finds babies with poor food security are more likely to be obese.

US study shows cognitive development benefits of giving unique names to baby’s toys

Proposals to record women’s alcohol consumption in pregnancy on baby medical records spark privacy debate.

New study by Sleep and Fatigue Institute in Tel Aviv finds link between bedtime smartphone use and decreased sperm quality.

World Breastfeeding Week was held at the beginning of August 2020; with events mostly held online because of the global health pandemic.

University of Cambridge study uncovers genetic variant that may explain why some women do not need pain relief in childbirth.

Small University of Milan study finds evidence of mother-to-baby coronavirus transmission during pregnancy. What does this mean for expectant mothers?

As the coronavirus lockdown measures ease, the advice for pregnant women is especially important.

Knock-out bottles are something of a social media trend, so My BabyManual takes a look at whether they are safe.

Following outrage at the decision to prevent mothers from giving birth with a birthing partner, New York reversed the decision, but what are mothers’ rights in the UK?

A new study indicates that stressful events may play a role in influencing the sex of a newborn baby.

How does COVID-19 impact pregnant women and children? We take a look at the scientific evidence so far.

Revelations that women are being denied epidural pain relief should come as a concern as choice is the overriding consideration for mothers-to-be.

New research reveals that women are motivated to start up a business after maternity leave because of the inadequate flexibility from employers.

A new study by City, University of London and Catholic University of Croatia has examined the issue of PTSD following childbirth.

Experts renew calls for folic acid fortification of flour following election of new government.

A University of Southampton study has found a link between significant weight loss between pregnancies and premature birth.

Study reveals that mothers are spending an average of £700 on maternity clothes that they then wear for no longer than 16 weeks.

New study by Imperial College London and Royal College of Obstetricians finds more than one-third of maternity staff to be suffering from burnout.

Pain relief during childbirth is at a record low numbers according to statistics from NHS Digital publication.

We take a look at the latest study detailing toxic metals in children’s food and how to reduce the risk.

New study shows that parent-child interaction is crucial to development of ther infant hormone system.

King’s College London study finds adverse impact of maternal stress adding weight to recent Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) study.

The UK’s maternity wards could reduce neonatal hospital admissions by more than one thousand a year if they stringently followed guidelines, according to NICE.

Although it is true that there are five basic senses – taste, smell, sight, touch and hearing – the whole truth is actually more nuanced.

New piece of research adds to burgeoning but early stages looking into efficacy of virtual reality technologies for pain relief in childbirth.

A Cambridge University study has seemed to disprove an earlier study into existence of microbes on the placenta with potentially important implications for neonatal health.

New Scottish research reveals that women with diabetes are around four times more likely to experience stillbirth, leading to early delivery questions.

A new study has shown that a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy helps keep weight off and reduces risk of gestational diabetes.

As Pampers announces details of the app-enabled nappy, we wonder if such products are necessary for most parents?

A new study has shown that a newborn baby’s scent has an interesting effect on mothers' brains.

New study published in Scientific Reports confirms what many already knew anecdotally: pregnant women require additional personal space.

A new study suggests that society still has significant work to do in recognising and treating postpartum depression in fathers.

A new study has detailed how reading to your child in the early years can benefit your child’s development as well as your own parenting style.

A University of Montreal study has found a significant miscarriage risk associated with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy.

Anti-vaxxer misinformation has helped to reduce vaccine uptake in the UK and contributed to a surge in measles. The government is now considering how best to counter the anti-vaccination message.

A World Health Organisation study has found that breastfeeding is protective against child obesity

Exercising in pregnancy can help children keep a healthy body weight in later life, according to the findings of a new study.

King's College reveal revolutionary new test for pre-eclampsia that can cut deaths and improve outcomes.

A new study has found that women in their 50s do not have higher risk of pregnancy complications than women in their 40s.

A partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has succeeded in carrying out a UK-first by operating on the spinal cords of babies still in the womb.

A new study shows that the standard of NHS postnatal care received by some new mothers is “falling short” of what it should be.

A recent joint US-South Korean study has gone some way to explaining why women with endometriosis experience difficulty having children, according to the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Where would you like to give birth to your baby? At your nearest NHS maternity hospital? At a private birthing centre? At home in a darkened ‘cave’ with your doula? On the bed? On the floor? In a birthing pool? Or how about 250 miles above the earth?

A study has revealed that morning sickness costs the NHS £60 million a year and found a reluctance among mothers to take medication to ease symptoms.

Could the pregnancy and childbirth experience be the ultimate gift for dad this Christmas?

The early years are exciting, exhilarating, tender and all-around wonderful, but they can also be overwhelming, isolating and challenging, particularly for mothers who have taken time off work in order to care for their baby.

New study finds that even women who consume within recommended caffeine levels may have a higher risk of pre-term or low birthweight babies.

A study published in the journal Cochrane Review has revealed that women who take higher doses of omega-3 during pregnancy reduce their chances of having a premature birth.

New research has indicated that post-birth pain could be the defining factor in the development of postpartum depression.

There is no doubt that folic acid (also known as vitamin B9) is an essential vitamin in pregnancy, and with many medical experts calling again for the UK to fortify flour with this all-important vitamin, it appears as though the government has finally listened.

Scientists from Imperial College, London and Cornell University in the USA are on the verge of a potentially major fertility treatment breakthrough using artificial intelligence to assess images of embryos and to then determine whether they are suitable for IVF success.

NHS England has announced research that indicates around 600 stillborn babies a year could be saved if maternity units followed new guidelines. Currently there are around 3,000 stillbirths in the UK each year, at an average of around one out of every 200 babies born.

During a recent talk at the Hay Literary Festival, BBC One Show presenter Alex Jones spoke convincingly about the need for large employers, such as the BBC, to do more when it comes to accommodating the needs of new mothers.

Eating fresh food and avoiding junk boosts women’s chances of conceiving according to study reported in Human Reproduction.

NHS neonatal units across the UK are introducing a secure video-messaging app for parents of children being cared for by specialist neonatal units.

NHS England announces £23 million investment in perinatal mental health services to help reduce postnatal depression and anxiety rates.

The dangers of heavy drinking in pregnancy are well known. A pregnant woman who drinks large amounts of alcohol is greatly increasing her chances of suffering a miscarriage, having a premature birth, and giving birth to a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome.

Despite some pundits questioning whether she will retire after the baby is born, Williams has indicated in American Vogue that she has absolutely no plans to put down her racket in the near future.

A new study from Sydney, Australia could provide some answers, bringing hope to couples around the world.