Welcome to the world of antenatal appointments! It's hugely exciting – and sometimes a little bit nervy – to track the progress of your unborn child from he or she gradually grows tiny speck to ...

A Malaysian couple’s tragic stillbirth has sparked discussions on the importance of the Health Ministry’s “Pink ...

The philosophy: Normally run by a midwife, NHS classes at a hospital can be quite formal, while classes at a clinic are usually less so. They have a straightforward, common sense approach to their ...

Nurse weighing pregnant woman in hospital room. 60 per cent of women attended antenatal care within the first three months of pregnancy. Those who are less likely to get to care in the first three ...

What happens at an antenatal class and should dads go? I think it's a great idea for dads to attend antenatal classes. It will give you both an idea of what your birth will be like and of the ...

Liggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant ...

Antenatal classes can be a lifesaver when navigating the often-confusing world of pregnancy, birth and caring for a new baby. They're also a way for parents-to-be to meet others preparing for new ...

Background: Antenatal magnesium sulphate, widely used in obstetrics to improve maternal and infant outcomes, may be associated with adverse effects for the mother sufficient for treatment cessation.

In view of the extremely widespread use of antenatal magnesium sulphate in obstetric practice, in this systematic review we aimed to quantify the extent of maternal adverse effects attributed to ...

Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showing that around half of pregnant moms in Perth are giving it a go. The findings ...