Nursing & Midwifery
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First global postnatal guidelines published
The first global guidelines to support women and newborns in the postnatal period have been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more
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Tests approved to diagnose pre-eclampsia
Midwives are set to gain approval to use one of four blood tests to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia. Read more
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COVID infection link to maternal complications
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection appear to be at increased risk of complications during their pregnancy and labour, new findings show. Read more
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Department culture at centre of childbirth brain injury reduction drive
Two royal colleges are to work together in a government-backed project to reduce brain injury in labour, it was announced today. Read more
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Group B strep report highlights global impact
The world urgently needs a vaccine against group B streptococcus, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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New recurrent miscarriages guideline published
A new draft guideline should help to improve the quality of care provided by women who suffer miscarriage or are at risk, it was announced today. Read more
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Heart defect poses low risk in pregnancy
There is "reassuringly low" maternal mortality among women with congenital heart disease during pregnancy and birth, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Preterm birth risk prediction improved
Researchers have developed a risk prediction model that may help anticipate a preterm birth and allow necessary treatment to be given. Read more
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Alcohol linked to reduced conception chances
A woman’s fertility may be temporarily reduced by moderate to heavy alcohol intake during the second half of the menstrual cycle, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Simple baby monitoring best in childbirth
New methods of monitoring the baby’s heartbeat during labour perform no better than simpler methods in terms of ensuring safety, according to a new analysis. Read more