Nursing & Midwifery
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War zone link to low birthweight
There is now reliable evidence that women living in areas of armed conflict are at significantly increased risk of having low birthweight babies, a Warwick University expert says today. Read more
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Service pressures underlying full-term stillbirths
Most stillbirths of infants born at term are linked to poor care – and pressure on services is responsible for much of this, according to a major report published today. Read more
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Speedy induction for older mothers?
Rapid induction of labour for pregnant women aged 35 years or over may reduce the risk of perinatal death, British researchers say today. Read more
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Assisted reproduction boost from vitamin D
High levels of vitamin D may contribute to success in assisted reproduction treatment, researchers say today. Read more
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Digital nurse to tackle fake cancer news
A “digital nurse” is to be deployed to help cancer patients sift fake news on-line, it was announced today. Read more
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Teenagers suffer fatigue after cancer care
Teenagers treated for cancer can suffer from fatigue for years afterwards, according to a study published today. Read more
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Call for consistent bereavement care for parents who lose babies
Parents who lose a baby during pregnancy or after childbirth face a “postcode” lottery of care, campaigners say today. Read more
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Lack of research on vaginal seeding
Vaginal seeding should not be recommended by health care professionals as the risks are still unclear, European experts warn today. Read more
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Fetal monitoring agreement announced
Obstetricians and midwives have agreed a joint approach to electronic fetal monitoring, it has been announced. Read more
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Mosaic embryos involved in successful pregnancies
Embryos with some chromosomal abnormalities can lead to healthy babies following in vitro fertilisation, a European conference has heard. Read more