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Views on childbirth affected by the media

The representation of childbirth in the mass media affects how women view childbirth, a study published in BMC Pre...

Teenage pregnancy rate falls to record low

The conception rate among under 18s in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in over 40 years, to 22.9 ...

Emma Willis and husband Matt welcome third baby

Big Brother presenter Emma Willis has welcomed a baby girl with singer husband Matt. Emma and Matt already have tw...

First U.S woman with uterus transplant looks forward to pregnancy

A 26-year-old woman who received the first transplanted uterus in the United States said on Monday she was looking...

Regional variations in care

Differences in the care received by women giving birth in hospitals across England are highlighted in a new RCOG r...

Maternity safety funding

The government has announced that over 90 trusts across England have been awarded a share of more than £2m fundin...

Prince never “recovered” after losing beloved baby

Not only did Prince and his first wife, Mayte Garcia, lose their first child one week after he was born, Mayte ALS...

Most up-to-date Zika advice

Important health advice regarding Zika Virus has been published by Public Health England with input from the RCM,R...

Continuity of Care; Sheila Kitzinger Programme

On the 2nd - 3rd October 2015, MAMA Academy's CEO Heidi Eldridge, had the privilege of spending the weekend at Oxf...

Flu vaccine reduces stillbirth

A seasonal influenza vaccination during pregnancy could reduce the risk of stillbirth, according to a new study. T...

ICP training essential for midwives

A liver disorder charity and the RCM have put together a new training module to help reduce stillbirth. The module...

Domestic violence and preterm birth

Domestic violence during pregnancy doubles the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, according to new resear...

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