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Chewing gum while pregnant linked to fewer premature births in Malawi

Malawi has the highest rate of premature births in the world, but a study suggests a simple intervention with sugar-free chewing gum can reduce the problem

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Flu vaccines during pregnancy protect babies for 6 months after birth

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Women are less likely to get pregnant for two years after a concussion

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DNA markers reveal if you shared a womb with twin that didn't survive

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Having HPV while pregnant linked to increased risk of premature birth

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It really is difficult to get fit after giving birth, study reveals

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Insight into early embryos could explain why some pregnancies fail

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Should we start testing drugs and vaccines in people who are pregnant?

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Humans

Ancient hominins may have needed midwives to help deliver babies

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Blood test could predict when pregnant women will give birth

Current due date predictions are made by counting 40 weeks from a woman's last period, but a blood test looking at 45 biomarkers could predict when labour will actually begin

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Multiple negative events before birth could lead to poor mental health

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Environment

Climate change is leading to premature births in the Brazilian Amazon

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Life

Vampire bat adopts orphan baby bat after untimely death of its mother

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Coronavirus vaccine: What should you do if pregnant or breastfeeding?

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