By Colin Beesley on 14 October 2022
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has teamed up with key organisations to provide an information resource for new mothers and families to support a reduction in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The resource - developed in collaboration ...
By Colin Beesley on 31 August 2022
A study to evaluate a new tool - with input from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians - supporting midwives, obstetricians and other health professionals to reduce stillbirths and pre-term births has ...
By Colin Beesley on 29 June 2022
Two videos to help health professionals in assessing, identifying, and documenting signs of life in extremely preterm babies have been published by a coalition of health organisations including the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
By Hollie Ewers on 19 December 2018
A programme to reduce the number of stillbirths, neonatal admissions and deaths resulting from multiple pregnancies, is being praised by midwives, obstetricians and sonographers at maternity units across England.
By Hollie Ewers on 11 December 2018
An audit of bereavement care provision in neonatal units across the UK reveals a wide variation in policies, procedures and resources.
By Hollie Ewers on 21 September 2018
Stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands has launched an innovative new app to support bereaved parents, families and professionals in the UK.
By Julie Griffiths on 30 July 2018
A new report reveals how the number of stillbirths fell by a fifth at maternity units where national guidance has been adopted.
By Julie Griffiths on 25 July 2018
According to a report by the Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba), if all maternity units followed NICE guidelines on twin and multiple pregnancies, 55 baby deaths could be prevented every year.
By Julie Griffiths on 20 February 2018
Unicef has published its latest report on global deaths of newborn babies. The Every child alive: the urgent need to end newborn deaths report reveals that newborn mortality rates, particularly among the world’s poorest countries, remain ...