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Oura to support ring wearers through pregnancy and perimenopause

Health and wellness tech company Oura has announced new features designed to support women through pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause, which will be rolled out globally later this year.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Stat: Increasing amount of microplastics in placentas linked to premature births

New research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has found that microplastic contamination in placentas is more than 50% higher in preterm births than in full-term pregnancies, raising fresh concerns over the potential health impacts of plastic pollution.

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Technology

New sex toy doubles as an artificial insemination device

Vruit is a new sex toy offering an alternative to clinical insemination, transforming the act of insemination from something medicalised and sterile into a sensual and relaxed experience.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Managing incomplete pregnancies with care-full products

Baby and pregnancy product company Frida has launched a Recovery Kit for Incomplete Pregnancies.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

A gentle workout programme for post-partum parents

Nike may be famous for its ‘Just Do It’ slogan, but with its (M)ove Like a Mother campaign, the sportswear company is encouraging a gentler attitude to exercise.