HEALTH

Water births do not increase risk of complications study finds

Giving birth in a water bath does not increase the risk of complications for the baby or its mother, a study has found.

Baby loss certificates introduced in England

Ministers say they have listened to bereaved parents who have gone through the painful experience of miscarriage.

Firms must help menopausal workers, or face being sued

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued the guidance to clarify the legal obligations to workers going through…

Hull women say mixed gyms are off-limits due to harassment from men

They said many women now avoid exercising and the problem was so widespread it needed "calling out".

One of the group, Aimee, 28, who did not…

Disposable vapes to be banned for children's health, government says

Measures will also be introduced to prevent vapes being marketed at children and to target underage sales.

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Medics told not to report illegal abortions to police

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) says "deeply traumatised" women are being prosecuted following…

Cambridge lab grows 'mini-placentas' for pre-eclampsia study

Pre-eclampsia occurs in about six in 100 first pregnancies. It can put at risk both the mother and baby's health.

NHS interpreting service problems contributed to patient deaths

Some staff have resorted to online translation tools to deliver serious news to non-English speaking patients.

NHS…