Climate change may be delaying births – New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change on maternal health. The study analysed data from nearly 400,000 births in Western Australia and found […]
Coffee during pregnancy is safe: A new study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen and PhD student Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) led […]
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As MPs debate the prospect of extending free NHS dentistry to cancer patients the British Dental Association has renewed its call for reform of NHS dentistry, with analysis of official data revealing one and a quarter million new mums have missed out on free dental care due to the pandemic. Patients are entitled to free […]
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Health risks in later pregnancies linked to miscarriages: New research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the increased risk of developing complications of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure-related disorders in later pregnancies. Researchers from the Curtin School of Population Health analysed 52 studies involving more than 4 million pregnancies across 22 countries to […]
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Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant. 1. ChokingIf a heavily pregnant person is choking, first see if they are able to cough and clear the […]
Motherhood: An Intimate Journey: Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at Woven Odyssey, a powerful exhibition of new works by Artist Krushnapriya Smart at The Muse Gallery, London, charting the intimate and life-changing journey of motherhood Until the twentieth century, many women spent most of their adult years pregnant. Despite this, pregnancies are seldom apparent in […]
Digital health interventions, such as mobile applications, are increasingly being viewed as potential ways to encourage behaviour change to improve health outcomes in areas including diet, exercise and sleep. Among women in the pregnancy, pre-pregnancy, or post-pregnancy stages, healthy lifestyles and behaviours are of key importance to the mother and child. Using digital health solutions […]
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“Racism is real” Black and Asian bereaved parents reveal barriers to safe maternity care. The Listening Project report, published 14 December by the UK’s leading baby loss charity Sands, highlights barriers, biases and poor care that may be contributing to inequalities in baby deaths in the UK. The Sands report is published on the same day […]
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Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world. “While […]
Stroke action first aid: A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels. This can cause damage to brain cells or cause them to die. Blockages to the brain are a lot more common than bleeds. Both have the same symptoms. Strokes […]