Nursing & Midwifery
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Smear test advice for pregnancy
Pregnant women may sometimes need to undergo a smear test – although the procedure is normally delayed until after childbirth, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Smoking bans boost pregnancy health
Restrictions on smoking lead to improvements for pregnant women, reducing rates of premature births, researchers say today. Read more
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Baby growth tests could save lives
Identifying babies failing to grow in the womb could prevent hundreds of stillbirths, British researchers say today. Read more
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Baby boom in Bournemouth, Boston, Barking
Corby, Bournemouth and Boston are among towns that have seen staggering increases in birth-rates this century, midwives warned today. Read more
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Premature babies saved
The health service is getting better at saving babies born early in pregnancy – but is having less success at preventing long-term problems, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Aroma oils aid heart – in short bursts
Essential oils used in aromatherapy can help to lower heart rate and blood pressure – but only if the user is exposed to them for less than one hour. Read more
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How alcohol damages babies
Moderate drinking during pregnancy can damage a child’s IQ – depending on their genetic make-up, British researchers said today. Read more
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Baby boom threat to maternity care
England is facing a new baby boom – and hospitals are not gearing up to meet it, midwives claimed today. Read more
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Health visitors urged to step up accident prevention
Campaigners want health visitors to step up efforts to teach young parents how to avoid serious accidents. Read more
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Double stigma of dementia
People with dementia are dying in misery because of a "double stigma", campaigners warn today. Read more