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Three cups of coffee a day 'may have health benefits'
Moderate coffee drinking is safe, and three to four cups a day may have some health benefits, according to a large review of previous studies, in the BMJ.
Early blood test could indicate risk of miscarriage
A blood test in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy could indicate a risk of miscarriage or premature birth, early research suggests.
Severe birth complications more common with older mothers
Women who are at least 35 years old when they give birth are much more likely than younger mothers to experience a variety of major pregnancy complications, a recent study confirms.
Anti-depressant use before, during pregnancy tied to autism risk
Antidepressant use right before and during pregnancy may be linked with a higher risk of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, hints a new analysis of past research.
DHA supplements during pregnancy don't raise kids' IQ
Children of women who took DHA supplements during pregnancy are no smarter than peers whose mothers didn’t take the supplements, a recent study concludes.
Brain scans of microcephalic babies suggest Zika disrupts development
Brain scans of 23 Brazilian infants with the birth defect microcephaly showed widespread and severe abnormalities suggesting that Zika may invade fetal nerve cells and disrupt brain development.
WHO advises women on Zika protection but no travel advisories
The World Health Organisation advised women on Wednesday on how to protect themselves from Zika, particularly if pregnant, but also reassured them that most women in areas affected by the mosquito-borne virus will give birth to "normal infants."
'No alcohol in early pregnancy' call
Women trying for a baby and those in the first three months of pregnancy should not drink any alcohol, updated UK guidelines say.
Autism link to air pollution raised
A link between autism and air pollution exposure during pregnancy has been suggested by scientists.
Older sperm donors 'just as good'
Women should not worry about using sperm from older donors as the success rate is the same as using a younger man's sperm, researchers say.
Gestational diabetes linked to heart disease later in life: study
Women who develop gestational diabetes may face an increased risk of early heart disease later in life, even if they do not develop diabetes subsequent to their pregnancy,
Mom's weight gain during pregnancy tied to childhood obesity: study
Women who gain excessive weight in pregnancy are more likely to have overweight and obese children, a study showed Tuesday.
Antidepressants don't raise pregnancy risks: study
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy is not linked to a higher overall risk of stillbirth and death in newborns, a study said Tuesday, confounding a long-held opposing view of such drugs.
Horrors of “manual” abortion
VietNamNet Bridge - Abortion, the end of the development process of a being-formed human body should have been one of the safest medical procedures, but there are still “manual” abortion procedures in the modern time today.
