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New research looks at brain development after premature birth
A research team has been looking into the effects being born ‘too early’ has on the brain and how to improve the future outcome for preterm babies.
Scottish mothers are breastfeeding for longer
A new report reveals that more mothers in Scotland are continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth.
New report on newborn mortality
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 ...
Students in Cumbria receive specialist training
Midwifery students at the University of Cumbria have received training provided by a charity set up to raise awareness of bereavement.
WHO issues new guidelines to reduce birth interventions
WHO has announced new recommendations to establish global care standards for healthy women and reduce unnecessary medical interventions.
RCM voices support for safety champions guide
A new guide designed to enable and empower the work of maternity safety champions could help to improve services, says the RCM.
Transgender woman breastfeeds baby
A new study reveals how a transgender woman in the US has been able to breastfeed a baby for six weeks exclusively.
Valentine’s Day sees conception rate rise
NHS figures show a jump in pregnancies as a result of a rise in conception rates around Valentine’s Day – 14 February.
RCM celebrates HeartUnions week
The RCM will join the TUC to celebrate HeartUnions week 2018 (12-18 February). HeartUnions week aims to promote and celebrate the positive work and role of trade unions in the workplace.