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Data reviewed from several high quality observational studies on impact of light drinking during pregnancy

With recruitment challenges, addressing factors that make surgery less appealing irrespective of sex is crucial

More than 7 per cent of all pregnant women have type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Containing multivitamins, iron and folic acid, it helps provide essential nutrients required by expecting mothers

Study suggests use of such medications while pregnant may be safer than previously thought

83% of trainees said a surgical career had a strong impact on their personal lives

Women should be screened for the condition, and receive specific support following pregnancy loss

The HSE should consider providing the flu vaccine free of charge to all pregnant women in an effort to increase uptake levels, a new study has recommended.

Maternal immunisation against influenza during pregnancy may confer protection against infection in infants for only a limited period during early life, perhaps just the first eight weeks after a baby is born.

A national study that will investigate the role of aspirin from early in pregnancy in women with pre-existing diabetes is due to get under way next year.