News - MAMA Academy

New NHS Change Helps Expectant Mothers Access Maternity Care Sooner in England

The NHS has launched a new national system allowing expectant mums in England to book their first midwife appointm...

New All-Wales Maternity and Neonatal Review Launched to Enhance Safety and Care

A comprehensive assessment of maternity and neonatal services across Wales is set to commence this month, driven b...

New Bereavement Leave Introduced in England and Wales

MAMA Academy welcomes new legal right to time off for parents grieving pregnancy loss before 24 weeks In a landmar...

Our Response to the Government's 10-year health plan in England

MAMA Academy recognises that the government's 10-year health plan in England identifies serious shortcomings and o...

New ONS Data: Stillbirth Rates in 2024

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest birth data for 2024, with updated figures on stil...

Men’s Age Linked to Increased IVF Miscarriage Risk

Recent research has highlighted the significant impact of men’s age on miscarriage rates in IVF pregnancies, und...

New National Maternity Investigation Launched to Drive Urgent Improvements

The UK Government has announced a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services, aimed at ...

Movement for MAMAS

Hey, MAMA Let’s drop the idea that you need to “bounce back” after having a baby. Your body just did somethi...

Sands & Tommy’s Joint Policy Unit: Saving Babies’ Lives 2025

Sands & Tommy’s Joint Policy Unit has recently highlighted critical gaps in interpreting and translation ser...

Important Update: What You Need to Know About Baby Food Pouches

A recent BBC Panorama investigation has raised serious concerns about the nutritional quality of some baby food po...

Stress Awareness Month: Looking After Your Mental Health in Pregnancy

April is Stress Awareness Month – a perfect reminder that looking after our mental wellbeing is just as importan...

Caesarean Awareness Month 2025: Empowering Choices, Breaking Stigmas, and Celebrating Birth

April marks Caesarean Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering parents regarding...

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