Re:Birth: Needs and wishes of women should be at the heart of maternity conversations
The Re:Birth project report on shared language has been published by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) outlining guidance to support midwives, allied health professionals and women to develop shared language for pregnancy, labour and ...31-40 of 208 result(s)
UNFPA report shows almost half of the world’s pregnancies were unintended
The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of the World Population 2022 report shows nearly half of all pregnancies were unintended.
Blood tests recommended by NICE to help early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft diagnostic guidance highlighting that midwives can use one of four blood tests to help diagnose preterm pre-eclampsia.
Women with breech babies feel pressured to have caesarean sections in Australia
Pregnant women with identified breeched babies feel pressured into having a caesarean section based on the advice they receive in Australia.
Calls for improved maternity care in Northern Ireland ahead of Assembly elections
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has created a Blueprint calling on politicians to support improving maternity care services in Northern Ireland, ahead of the Assembly elections in May.
NICE quality standard to improve diagnosis and assessment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new quality standard to improve the diagnosis and assessment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
£3.2 million grant awarded to Newcastle Hospitals for new research institute
A £3.2 million grant has been awarded to Newcastle Hospitals to create a research institute for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs).
Private healthcare increases chances of unplanned caesarean section in Australia
According to research, women in Australia are likely to have an unplanned caesarean section if they give birth in a private healthcare setting compared to public healthcare settings.
HRH The Princess Royal meets midwives at Manchester maternity unit
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met with midwives as part of the unveiling of a new helipad at the Oxford Road Campus, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), as part of her role of patron for the Royal College ...
Research shows pregnancy screening algorithm could reduce inequalities in baby deaths
Research from the Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement shows racial disparities in baby deaths could be significantly reduced using new pregnancy screening technology.