Miscarriage is a tragedy, however statistically common it is and at whatever stage of pregnancy it happens. It is of course natural and right that any woman who has experienced a miscarriage should be given all the medical help and emotional and physical support and comfort possible. It’s also important […]
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An Australian study suggests that female vets over-exposed to anaesthetics, X-rays and pesticides used could be at an increased risk of a miscarriage during pregnancy. The concern is for those working in smaller practices where “scavenging” equipment used to suck away waste gases, such as nitrous oxide, may not be […]
Vets may be at higher risk of miscarriage
A new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research suggests that a high intake of caffeine during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, regardless of its source. While previous research showed a link between caffeine consumption and miscarriage, this is the first study to thoroughly control […]
Caffeine during pregnancy increases miscarriage risk, study suggests

Sad news for the singer Lily Allen and her boyfriend Ed Simons. A spokesperson for Lily’s publicists confirmed “that Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage… and we ask that her privacy be respected at this difficult time.” The miscarriage reportedly occurred after returning from a holiday in the Maldives. According […]