on 10 January 2022
Legislation to ensure the governing of licensing, establishment and operation of midwifery birth centres in New York are consistent with the Midwifery Practice Act has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
on 16 December 2021
A survey conducted in the UK has found that 1 in 3 nurses and midwives suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
on 16 December 2021
Pregnant women are now being prioritised when they book their COVID-19 vaccinations, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have announced.
on 13 December 2021
The number of students accepting places on nursing and midwifery courses has hit record levels for the second time in a row in England, according to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) data report.
on 07 December 2021
A study from the University of Gothenburg has found that midwives in Sweden are experiencing stressful work places, high demands and low influence.
on 02 December 2021
In the UK, COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available to all over 18s the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced, which has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians ...
on 25 November 2021
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on miscarriage, stating that women at a high risk of pregnancy loss should be offered the hormone drug progesterone.
on 23 November 2021
Researchers in the United States (US) have found that pregnant women who contract the COVID-19 Delta variant have an increased chance of stillbirth or dying during childbirth.
on 18 November 2021
A study by researchers at Rutgers School of Public Health has shown that women who suffer from maternal depression following childbirth are economically and financially affected up to 15 years later.