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Weight loss support before IVF could boost pregnancy chances – and reduce the need for treatment

Around one in five women of childbearing age are living with [obesity], defined by the World Health Organization as having a body mass index (BMI) over 30 kg/m². Compared with women in the healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9 kg/m²), those living with obesity are three times more likely to experience fertility…

The Conversation

NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care

The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments

The Independent UK

Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife

It is hoped the move would free up a significant amount of time for family doctors.

The Independent UK

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Emmerdale star announces pregnancy – and career move

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All the foods to eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding, according to a dietitian

Human breastmilk can change depending on what mum is eating, environmental factors, and what the baby needs

The Independent UK

What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk?

Many people are familiar with the saying that a woman is “eating for two” during pregnancy. Although this is an exaggeration, nutritional needs do certainly increase during pregnancy to support the growing baby.

The Conversation

Babymoon like Rihanna: Why Barbados is the hottest destination for parents-to-be

This idyllic island in the Caribbean is the perfect place to enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’ before your baby arrives

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Warren Buffett Warns Acquisitions Can Feel Like ‘Ecstasy’ But Says ‘Corporate Mating’ Can Result In ‘Corporate Pregnancy’

Warren Buffett’s vivid metaphor warns corporate leaders to consider long-term consequences before pursuing high-stakes mergers or acquisitions.

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Police rescue 11 babies in major bust on international surrogacy ring exploiting Vietnamese women

Authorities found financially vulnerable women were being recruited and paid £8k-£11k per pregnancy

The Independent UK

The Sims 4 Chaos: Latest Update Breaks Mods, Cheats and Possibly the Whole Game

The Sims 4's latest update causes chaos as mods and cheats break, with players reporting pregnancy glitches, save issues and widespread gameplay bugs.

International Business Times UK

What is Olivia Bowen of Love Island's Medical Condition 'Vanishing Twin Syndrome'? Symptoms and Could It Happen to You?

Love Island's Olivia Bowen revealed she experienced vanishing twin syndrome, a common early pregnancy loss affecting up to a third of twin cases.

International Business Times UK

I’m a perinatal psychiatrist. The US is promoting misinformation on SSRIs and pregnancy

A recent FDA advisory panel discussion contained falsehoods and overstated risks. That’s dangerous for mothers-to-be

The Guardian - US

How does the morning-after pill work?

The morning-after pill helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, but its efficacy differs depending on the user's body mass and the timing of when they take the medication.

LiveScience

EastEnders spoilers: Joel confronts Avani over secret pregnancy...

Airs Thursday 14 August 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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Netflix star rules out wild fan theory about her character in Sweet Magnolias season 5: 'I'm not wearing a pregnancy suit this season'

We’re a while away from seeing Sweet Magnolias season 5, but Netflix star JoAnna Garcia Swisher has officially ruled out a pregnancy plot after some major online rumors.

The Independent UK

‘Global failure’ behind rising childbirth deaths in the UK

In the UK, more women are now dying during pregnancy and childbirth than at any time in the past 20 years

The Conversation

Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss

About 60 pregnancies per day in the U.S. end in stillbirth.

The Guardian - UK

The harsh reality of ‘extreme morning sickness’

Letter: Dr Wendy Bryant responds to an article by Abi Stephenson about hyperemesis gravidarum

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Hailey Bieber's Go-To Lineup of Pregnancy Beauty Products Includes a Drugstore Favorite

She's sharing more of her pregnancy beauty secrets.

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Mother of baby found dead in freezer spared jail

Baby Burton was found in a freezer on a veranda days after his mother said he was stillborn following a secret pregnancy.

The Guardian - UK

Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report

Research documents ‘horrific and extreme’ attacks by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and warns that impunity has meant such atrocities are expanding to new regions

The Conversation

How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers

At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel convened by the agency cast doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, in pregnancy.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t call it morning sickness: ‘At times in my pregnancy I wondered if this was death coming for me’

The long read: The Victorians called it ‘pernicious vomiting of pregnancy’, but modern medicine has offered no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidarum – until now

AAP

More mums-to-be accessing care during pregnancy

Australian mothers are giving birth at an older age on average, while birth rates have fallen according to a report on health and birth outcomes.

Tom’s Guide

New study says this is the exercise you should do during pregnancy to boost energy and mood — and it's not jogging

New research shows you can build strength and muscle, boost mood and energy, and reduce pain and fatigue by strength training two to three times per week; here's what we know.

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