Rise of contraceptive pill brings 22% fall in ovarian cancer deaths
Deaths from ovarian cancer in the UK dipped by 22% over a decade thanks to widespread use of the contraceptive pill and possibly owing to a decline in the use
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Helpline to be launched for women who used abortion pills bought online
A free helpline for women who have used online abortion pills is to be launched across Ireland. The confidential “aftercare” support from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) will provide
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Shocking levels of discrimination against pregnant women in workplace
Urgent action is needed to give pregnant women and new mothers more protection at work, after research revealed a “shocking” increase in discrimination over the past 10 years, a parliamentary
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Marie Stopes suspends abortion services amid CQC safety concerns
A family planning provider has suspended surgical abortions for girls under 18 and vulnerable women after safety concerns were raised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A number of other
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No evidence taking pregnancy multivitamins benefit mother or baby’s health
Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money, researchers have concluded. A review found “no evidence” that multivitamins result in better health for a mother or her baby and were an
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National study finds mixed level of perinatal mental health care in Scotland
A new national study of perinatal mental health care in Scotland has shown a geographically mixed level of service in hospitals and in the community. The report, by the Mental
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Drone stunt highlights strict laws around abortion on both sides of Irish border
Police kept a close eye as pro-choice activists delivered abortion pills to women in Northern Ireland using a drone. The stunt, described as an act of solidarity, aimed to highlight
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Rest of UK lagging behind Scotland in IVF treatment, campaigners say
England, Wales and Northern Ireland are lagging behind Scotland in terms of fertility treatments offered to patients, a campaign group has said. Scotland stands “head and shoulders” above the rest
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Court case midwife slams RCM over its ‘horror’ position on abortion time limit
A midwife who was at the centre of a high-profile court case has called on colleagues to “forcefully refuse” to back the “horror” position adopted by their professional body to
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Midwives’ union boss backed abortion time limit axe ‘without consulting members’
Midwives have reacted with fury after the chief executive of their union reportedly backed a campaign to scrap the abortion time limit without consulting its members. Royal College of Midwives
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