‘Night shifts increase miscarriage risk’

Women who work night shifts are at greater risk of suffering miscarriages than those who work regular office hours, according to research.

The study, led by Dr Linden Stocker and Dr Ying Cheong, also found those who work alternate and changing shifts — not just nights — are more likely to take longer to conceive a child and suffer from menstrual disruption.

The team, based at Southampton’s Princess Anne Hospital, assessed the impact of non-standard working schedules on the reproductive outcomes of 119,345 women.