fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoThere are more C-section births in the UK than ever, so why is the stigma against them still so strong? | Hannah MarshC-section rates are rising globally, particularly in the UK due to multiple intersecting risk factors such as obesity and maternal age.
fromMail Online1 month agoThe hidden danger lurking in tap water that harms babies in the wombArsenic in tap water poses serious health risks to children, including lifelong disabilities.Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water are linked to premature births and developmental issues.
fromwww.cbc.ca2 months agoOntario baby's death raises questions about how measles effects pregnancy | CBC NewsMeasles can be transmitted during pregnancy, indicating the necessity for vaccination among expectant parents.
fromMail Online2 months agoUrgent skinny jab warning over TWO alarming risks to womenWeight loss injections may reduce contraceptive effectiveness and carry risks for pregnant women and unborn babies.
Public healthfromTruthout2 months agoHeat-Risk Days for Pregnant People Have Doubled Worldwide Over Last 5 YearsExtreme heat exposure increases risks for pregnant individuals.Pregnancy heat-risk days have significantly increased due to climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoAid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warnsAid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.