Early diagnosis and proper repair, management, and treatment of third- and fourth-degree perineal tears during childbirth are crucial in reducing physical and mental complications, according to Royal ...

Pregnant women who have not had chickenpox should be advised to avoid contact with people with the virus and be referred to a specialist if they develop the rash, say updated guidelines from the Royal ...

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has released an updated guideline on vaginal birth after previous cesarean (VBAC) delivery. "Planned VBAC is appropriate for and may be ...

Advice on preventing and treating venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy, birth and following delivery is outlined in two new revised guidelines published today (13 April) by the Royal College ...

Women who are pregnant and have undergone FGM need appropriate care Fresh guidelines have been produced for doctors in the UK caring for women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). The ...

Rebecca with her daughter, Hannah, and baby Alistair, who was treated for Strep B All pregnant women who go into labour too soon should be given antibiotics to protect their baby from a potentially ...

Expectant mothers should be told that the risk of placenta complications rises after a caesarean or fertility treatment, according to top doctors. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists ...

NICE is to adopt the new name polyendocrine metabolic ovary syndrome (PMOS) for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in its upcoming guidance on the condition. The new name was announced this month by ...

Advice on preventing and treating venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy, birth and following delivery is outlined in two new revised guidelines. VTE is uncommon in pregnancy or in the first 6 ...