Nursing & Midwifery
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Baby medicines may ‘harm’
Babies who receive medicines may be overdosing on harmful chemicals, including alcohol, experts claimed today. Read more
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Epidural risk "overstated"
The risk from painkilling epidurals is lower than many patients may imagine, finds a new analysis. Read more
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Call to boost childbirth safety in poor countries
Technologies to prevent and manage obstetric complications are being neglected in under-resourced countries, say researchers. Read more
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Midwifery under pressure – new evidence
Growing pressures on midwives are putting strains on new procedures to regulate the profession, a report warned yesterday. Read more
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Pregnancy exercise may place woman at risk
Researchers have found that too much intense exercise during pregnancy may be risky. Read more
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Pregnancy drink conundrum
Women who take a little alcohol during pregnancy may not be doing their children any harm, according to a major British study. Read more
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Health hazards from excess pregnancy weight gain
Women who put on a lot of weight during pregnancy may be placing their baby at risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to new findings. Read more
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Birth pressures aggravate midwife shortages
British maternity departments are facing a growing shortage of midwives as professionals struggle to keep up with a rising birth rate, it has been claimed. Read more
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Essential guide to wound care released
Wound care experts have released new advice, outlining best practice for nurses and other healthcare workers. Read more
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Three get Seacole awards
Three nurses have gained a chance to pursue projects to boost ethnic minority health in honour of nursing pioneer Mary Seacole. Read more