Wellbeing of Women

Ovarian Cancer: What You Should Know

12 March, 2019

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be similar to those of other conditions, so it is important to understand what to look for.

Could Vitamin D Prevent Complications During Pregnancy?

Wellbeing of Women

7 August, 2018

Nutrition, Pregnancy

New research suggests vitamin D supplements could be a simple, inexpensive way to prevent and reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy.

What Is Endometriosis And Why Does It Occur?

Wellbeing of Women

7 March, 2018

Features, Health & Fitness, Living

As many as one in 10 UK women are affected by endometriosis, so we spoke to a professor of gynaecology about its symptoms, side effects and treatments.

Did You Know These 5 Important Things About Your Smear Test?

Wellbeing of Women

22 January, 2018

Expert, Health & Fitness, Living

The importance of regular smears cannot be overestimated. In the UK, approx 9 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every day.

8 Fundraising Challenges To Set Yourself This Year

Wellbeing of Women

16 January, 2018

Activities & Days Out, Living

It may be mid-January but it’s still not too late to set resolutions or goals for happy and healthy 2018 if you haven’t so far.

Born Too Early – Wellbeing of Women Christmas Appeal

Wellbeing of Women

17 November, 2016

Birth, Pregnancy

Born so small, they can fit into the palm of your hands. These very early premature babies face a battle to survive. Some don't make it and others can face lifelong health problems. The UK has one ...

Read Why Your Smear Test Could Save Your Life

Wellbeing of Women

20 September, 2016

Features, Health & Fitness

A recent report in the British Journal of Cancer found that nearly 2,000 women's lives are saved in England each year as a result of cervical screening; most commonly by identifying and treating pre-cancerous c...

What IS Pre-eclampsia? A Guide to Everything You Need To Know

Wellbeing of Women

21 July, 2016

Expert, Features, Health and Symptoms, Pregnancy

To mark National Pre-Eclampsia Awareness Day on Friday 22nd July, we asked Wellbeing of Women, the leading charity funding pioneering research into women's reproductive health and one of its researchers, Dr. Al...

A Potential New Drug Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancies

Wellbeing of Women

10 February, 2016

Features, Health and Symptoms, Pregnancy

I was unlucky enough to have my second ectopic pregnancy at the beginning of the year and I'll be writing about that soon but with ectopics majorly on my mind I turned to expert in the field Professor Horne who...

Premature Birth – The Urgent Need for Answers

Wellbeing of Women

17 November, 2015

Birth, Features, Pregnancy

As November 17th is World Prematurity Day, Wellbeing of Women - the UK health charity investing in the future of women and their babies by funding pioneering medical research - asked Dr Angharad Care, a Clinica...

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