One in six women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experiences long-term symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a UK study suggests.
A DIY home urine or swab test could potentially help more women discover whether they are at risk of cervical cancer, researchers say.
A Portuguese obstetrician has been suspended after a baby was born without a nose, eyes or part of his skull.
Endometriosis: The condition that can take more than seven years to diagnose
Babies born by Caesarean section have dramatically different gut bacteria to those born vaginally, according to the largest study in the field.
Particles of black carbon - or soot - can cross the placenta, a study has found.
A keyhole-surgery technique for treating heavy menstrual bleeding is more effective and just as safe as a non-invasive alternative, a study of more than 600 UK women suggests.
US doctors are hoping to start offering women vaginal fluid transplants and have set up a programme to screen potential donors.
The children of women who experience severe stress when pregnant are nearly 10 times more likely to develop a personality disorder by the age of 30, a study suggests.
An Asian couple who tried to conceive through IVF has claimed that a mix-up at a California fertility clinic left them pregnant with the wrong children.
