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Uneven provision of bereavement care across UK
Read More >A recent survey has highlighted that bereavement care across the UK may not all be sufficient to meet requirements...
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London Maternal Deaths Review
Read More >NHS London Clinical Networks recently hosted the ‘Maternity Mortality Review Learning Event’ to support learni...
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Annual Neonatal Audit Published
Read More >The ninth annual national audit report into the UK’s neonatal services has been released by the Royal College of...
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National Maternity Ratings Published
Read More >For the first time the Department of Health has rated all maternity services in the UK for quality, highlighting v...
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More Trusts sign up for "baby boxes"
Read More >The Finnish style baby boxes are being introduced in more hospitals across the UK, with the aim of reducing baby l...
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SANDS updates guidelines
Read More >SANDS, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity, have released the 4th edition of of their guidelines. First publ...
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Could pregnancy sickness be a good thing?
Read More >A recent study has suggested that women experiencing vomiting and nausea in early pregnancy may be at less risk of...
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Lack of parental facilities at neonatal units
Read More >A report from the charity Bliss, has highlighted the worrying lack of parent facilities and accommodation for neon...
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Better care needed for disabled women
Read More >A Birthrights survey from the University of Bournemouth has revealed that disabled women are perhaps not given ade...
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Research suggests MRIs safe in first trimester
Read More >A new study has shown that use of MRI scans in the first trimester does not harm the baby, although use of a contr...
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Delivering twins at 37 weeks?
Read More >Research has indicated that some twins should be delivered at 37 weeks gestation, in order to minimise risk of sti...
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Compensation for birth injuries scheme announced
Read More >A new compensation scheme for babies harmed during birth has been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today...