Birth defects warning sparks row
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A minister who warned about birth defects among children of first cousin Asian marriages sparks anger among critics.
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An older womanâs slim chances of becoming pregnant could be made worse if embryos are screened for defects before being implanted into the womb.
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PAAIN - Routinely adding folic acid to foods like flour and pasta would significantly reduce the number of babies born with birth defects such as spina bifida, research showed.
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Women opting for a Caesarean should be warned there is a small chance that it will jeopardise later natural births, say experts. They face a slightly higher risk of serious medical problems, including tearing
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As many as 1,000 stillbirths each year could be prevented if clinicians were able to spot when foetuses were not developing properly, a study suggests.
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WASHINGTON The death of a Northern California woman last year has prompted the maker of a so-called abortion pill to add new warnings about its use.
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The maker of a controversial pill used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy - and linked to the death of a California teenager - is adding a new warning to the pill label indicating it can lead to serious bacterial infections.
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Thalidomide campaigners are trying to raise money to bring a severely deformed baby to the UK for treatment.
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Science & environment: Â· Many choose procedure for fear of losing fertilityÂ· Doctors warn there is no guarantee of pregnancy
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British scientists called on Friday for  more research into the possibility that it is harmful for women  to take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy.
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Doctors aren't doing a very good job of warning young women to avoid getting pregnant when they're taking prescription drugs that can cause birth defects, a new study suggests.
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Women opting for a Caesarean should be warned there is a small chance that it will jeopardise later natural births, say experts.
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British scientists called on Friday for more research into the possibility that it is harmful for women to take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy.
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Unborn children may be at risk from the shampoos and hand lotions used by their pregnant mothers, it was claimed yesterday. A chemical commonly used in these toiletries can affect the growth of structures
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Newer antidepressant drugs may increase the risk of birth defects but the risk remains very remote, according to two new studies published on Thursday.
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An older woman's slim chances of getting pregnant could be made worse if embryos are screened for defects before being implanted into the womb, doctors said Wednesday.
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A new survey has revealed that 25 percent of women in the UK drink alcohol and a fifth smoke during pregnancy, ignoring the possibility that these two vices can lead to health hazards like mental retardation and birth defects in their babies.