Maternity safety improvements must take priority, says CQC report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report on safety, equity and engagement in maternity services that highlights the need for maternity safety improvements to be prioritised.11-20 of 135 result(s)
Using data to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in Skåne, Sweden
As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has highlighted the use of data gathering in Sweden to determine why breastfeeding is declining in the country.
UK health organisations come together to call out against abuse
Leading organisations, which include the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), UNISON and the NHS confederation who represent thousands of midwives and other health workers, have come together to call out the abuse they have been subjected to ...
Midwives call for paternity leave to be extended to 10 days in Malta
A group of midwives are petitioning for paternity leave to be extended by at least 10 days in Malta.
Pregnant women urged to get COVID-19 vaccinations as hospitalisations increase
Pregnant women are being encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination as cases of hospitalisations increase.
Three-year study to improve healthcare for pregnant women with multiple long-term health conditions
The University of Birmingham is leading a three-year study which aims to improve healthcare for pregnant women with multiple long-term health conditions in the UK.
Disappointment as NHS staff in England awarded 3% pay rise
NHS staff in England have been awarded a 3% pay rise by the government, which has disappointed unions and staff.
Survival of babies with birth defects depends on geographical location, shows study
A study has found that the survival rate of babies born with birth defects depends on where in the world they were born.
Easing COVID-19 lockdown ‘perfect storm’ for pregnant women, says royal colleges
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) are concerned that restrictions easing in England, increasing cases and vaccine hesitancy could increase COVID-19 infections in pregnant ...
University increases midwifery training places to increase staff supply
The University of Nottingham has increased the number of places on their midwifery training course to increase midwife supply in the city.