18 July 2023
The placenta is an incredible organ that we grow for a short period of time, yet it has a surprising long-term influence on our health. Researchers are now developing tools to spot placenta problems and improve the lives of future babies
5 August 2020
Many women blame themselves after pregnancy loss and some societies point the finger too, but fertility medicine is busting such miscarriage myths
5 August 2020
New research reveals that miscarriage serves a critical role in human evolution – and in some instances, may even be associated with optimal fertility
24 January 2020
A study has found that taking Viagra at the beginning of labour increases blood flow to the baby and halves the chance of needing an emergency c- section
10 October 2018
This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week, but more must be done to help those who, like me, have suffered a loss, says Petra Boynton
2 February 2018
I'm pregnant and sick of confusing advice about whether painkillers can harm developing fetuses - what should women like me do?
23 November 2017
High levels of the protein have been linked with nausea in pregnant women – a discovery that might lead to new anti-sickness drugs
