Can high fat diet in mothers increase risk of offspring obesity and reduce the child’s responsiveness to the beneficial effects of exercise?
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Anxiety and depression in pregnancy and early parenthood
Anxiety and depression in pregnancy and early parenthood is serious, this article addresses the signs and symptoms of antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety and where you can get help.
Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy
Researchers investigate the effects of maternal type 1 diabetes on adverse pregnancy outcomes.
What is the natural family planning method of contraception
What is natural family planning? Is it effective? Find out about the different methods and the advantages and disadvantages of natural family planning.
What is female surgical sterilisation
Female surgical sterilisation, sometimes called tubal ligation, is a form of permanent contraception. Find out the advantages and disadvantages.
Better birthing options
Researchers investigated the effectiveness of various tools such as complementary medicine and antenatal education to control pain and reduce the use of an epidural block, these are the results.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, usually associated with a delay in development and some intellectual disability.
Fish oil in pregnancy may reduce asthma in kids
Eating fish oil-derived fatty acids in pregnancy may lower the risk of asthma and wheezing disorders in offspring.
SIDS: frequently asked questions
Research has found some important ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS and SUDI) and create a safe sleeping environment for babies.
Ovarian cancer test (CA125)
The ovarian cancer (CA125) test is a blood test that can help in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Find out about its uses and limitations.
