Public health experts and professional health care associations have expressed concern that the guidance goes against research on the vaccine’s benefits in pregnancy.
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Research shows B12 deficiency in pregnancy, especially alongside ultra-processed diets, can raise long-term risks for both mother and child.
Exposure to intimate partner violence is common, but not inevitable. Research offers evidence on an early prevention program designed to make a difference for mothers and children commencing in pregnancy.
Researchers have been trying to answer this question for many years. Here’s what we know so far.
Research indicates that pre-eclampsia has a genetic basis. African women are at greater risk than other population groups.
Larger-bodied women report feeling humiliated and disrespected during their maternity care.
Reassurance scans are marketed as a way to ‘give you peace of mind’ about your baby’s development. But often those doing the scans aren’t actually sonographers.
Having the support of family members living in a foreign country was one of the reasons Nigerian women gave for choosing to have their babies overseas.
A number of things could affect the success of Nigeria’s scheme to provide free caesarian sections.
What might be causing this heightened risk? There are probably several factors at play.
Both are legal, safe and effective.
Autistic women report feeling unheard, misunderstood and even unsafe during pregnancy and childbirth, according to new research.
The RSV vaccine is one of three vaccines covered under the National Immunisation Program for pregnant women.
The new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions.
A vaginal delivery after a caesarean has risks. But so do multiple caesareans. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering one.
What do we know about the chance of conceiving naturally after age 45? And what are the risks?
State-level immigration policies can have surprising ripple effects.
Pregnant Kenyan teens aren’t getting support before or after pregnancy – setting them up for a life of hardship.
Genetics, age, hormones and nutrition can affect the growth of your hair and nails. Here’s how.
Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the US these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years ago, giving birth to twins was the norm.
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Caroline Homer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Deputy Director (Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Burnet Institute
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Professor of Human Immunology, Swansea University
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Lecturer, Biochemistry & Immunology, Swansea University
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Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Griffith University
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NHMRC Early Career Fellow, The Kids Research Institute Australia
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Vicki Flenady is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Mater Research Institute; Director, Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, The University of Queensland
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Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Lecturer, Macquarie University
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Senior Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Mater Health SEQ in conjoint appointment as Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Bond University and as Associate Professor (Clinical), The University of Queensland
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Senior lecturer, York St John University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University