on 07 October 2021
Pregnant women who were diagnosed with at least one mental health condition incurred higher childbirth costs and were at greater risk of complications, according to a study by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
on 29 September 2021
Breastfeeding women who have been infected with COVID-19 continue to have antibodies in their breast milk up to 10 months after infection, according to a study.
on 22 September 2021
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.
on 16 September 2021
A report into intrapartum stillbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic has been published by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB).
on 14 September 2021
A study has found that premature birth could be predicted sooner in pregnancy by testing specific bacteria and chemicals in cervicovaginal fluid.
on 09 September 2021
Two Royal Colleges have said more than decade of under-investment and an over-reliance on committed staff has been exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a speech at the Baby Lifeline Maternity Safety Conference.
on 06 September 2021
Improvements to maternity services for pregnant women in Theodore, Australia, have been published, following recommendations from a clinical review.
on 27 August 2021
A census has been launched to find out how many nurses and midwifes are involved with clinical research, and to discover if there are any clinical research “gaps”.