Nursing & Midwifery
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Drinking in pregnancy ‘predictable’
Women’s pre-pregnancy drinking habits are linked to the amount they tend to drink when pregnant, new research shows. Read more
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Improve post-natal care – guidelines
Women should get improved care after the birth of a baby, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Delay baby clamp – advice
Babies benefit from keeping the umbilical cord connection to their mother for a few minutes after birth, experts say today. Read more
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Vitamin D vital in pregnancy
A baby’s vitamin D levels are largely set by its mother, researchers have found. Read more
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Iron may aid pregnancy
Iron supplements during pregnancy may help women avoid giving birth to under-weight babies, researchers report today. Read more
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Doctor highlights profits from pregnancy
New mothers are being exploited by commercial organisations that are allowed to offer packs and literature in hospital wards, it was alleged today. Read more
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Unintended pregnancy risks depression
Women who have unplanned pregnancies face a significantly increased risk of developing post-natal depression, researchers warn today. Read more
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Light drinking in pregnancy not harmful – study
Light drinking in pregnancy is unlikely to have adverse effects on the infant’s brain, researchers claim today. Read more
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Antenatal care saves babies
Reducing antenatal appointments for pregnant woman is not as safe as has been thought, researchers warn today. Read more
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New pregnancy blood clot risks
British researchers say they have taken a major step towards pin-pointing women who are at increased risk of blood clots after giving birth. Read more