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First week of life seems crucial for future allergy and eczema risk
The mainstream view is that there are no particularly critical phases in the development of the immune system, but a study of hundreds of infants suggests otherwise
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We may finally know what kick-starts muscle contractions in childbirth
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Mind
Our brains have their first thoughts unexpectedly early in life
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Embryos made without sperm or eggs reveal why many pregnancies fail
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Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour by 6 hours
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Humans
Why is childbirth so hard for humans 鈥� and is it getting even harder?
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Life
Mouse ‘midwives’ help their pregnant companions give birth
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Human milk could help fight infections that endanger pregnancies
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Plans to genetically screen newborns for rare diseases are problematic
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Women’s pelvises are shrinking 鈥� how is that changing childbirth?
Over the past 150 years, the rise in Caesarean sections and changes in diet could have led to smaller pelvises among women 鈥� which may make vaginal birth more difficult but could also reduce common conditions associated with childbirth
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Cord blood banking is not living up to its promise
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Cervix-on-a-chip inspires potential new treatment for preterm birth
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Doctors need to listen to the evidence about bed rest in pregnancy
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Blood test suggests preeclampsia risk using RNA
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