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09/10/08 Mothers at risk on substandard maternity wards Mothers in NHS maternity wards are suffering an increasing number of life-threatening incidents, it has been claimed. ... read full story

07/10/08 How Beethoven eases pregnancy stress Mothers-to-be who listen to lullabies, classical music and sounds of nature are less likely to feel stressed about their pregnancy... read full story

06/10/08 Pregnant women refused epidurals Hundreds of women are being forced to give birth without proper pain relief because of staff shortages at an NHS hospital... read full story

01/10/08 Hands-on dads bring up brighter kids Fathers who play an active and hands-on role in their children's lives leave them with a rich legacy, according to a major study... read full story

29/09/08 Breastfeeding significantly lowers cancer risk A major study has strengthened the theory that breastfeeding significantly reduces a mother's risk of breast cancer... read full story

25/09/08 New test can diagnose genetic problems at 7 weeks A new blood test for pregnant women to detect genetic disorders in their children has raised new fears over 'designer babies'... read full story

24/09/08 Exercise helps pregnant women stop smoking Taking regular exercise can help pregnant women stop smoking, researchers said today... read full story

22/09/08 Midwives have to handle three births at once Midwives are in such short supply that some have to care for three women in labour at the same time... read full story

17/09/08 Beer, wine, nuts and coffee affect male fertility Beer, wine, coffee and nuts all contain high levels of chemicals linked to male infertility, a study has found... read full story

15/09/08 Mothers do have a favourite Although most mums deny it, a new study shows a large number have a favourite child... read full story

10/09/08 The £1-a-month pill to end miscarriage misery Thousands of women could be spared the misery of repeated miscarriages with a pill that costs just £1 a month... read full story

08/09/08 Calls for tax perks for stay-at-home mums Mothers should be given financial help to encourage them to stay at home with their young children, according to an influential Tory think-tank... read full story

04/09/08 Natural births strengthen bonds Giving birth naturally may strengthen the bond between mother and baby, a study suggests... read full story

02/09/08 Half of pregnant women confused by advice Women are confused by the conflicting information they receive about pregnancy... read full story

01/09/08 Pregnant women should avoid perfumes Pregnant women are being urged to stop using perfumes or scented creams... read full story