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Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions
In a new, hospital-level analysis by health policy researcher Laura Attanasio at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Katy Kozhimannnil at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, they
Breastfeeding does not protect children against asthma and allergies
The effect of breastfeeding on the risk of developing asthma and allergy has been debated for a long time. In a recent study, Uppsala University researchers show that breastfeeding might
Only at home test for mothers-to-be
Community Midwife, Emma Herbert Mums-to-be have a lot to think about. Their body is changing, they are experiencing aches and pains and new health challenges they have never even thought
Early breastfeeding success not affected by epidural pain relief with fentanyl
Including the opioid fentanyl in the solution used to maintain an epidural during childbirth does not appear to affect the success of breastfeeding six weeks after delivery, according to a
Number of CCGs offering three IVF cycles has halved since 2013
The number of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in England offering the recommended three IVF cycles to eligible women under 40 has halved in the last five years: just 12 per
Taking the worry out of leaks
Community Midwife, Emma Herbert While being pregnant is full of joys and elations, most expectant mothers will be aware that they may suffer from aches and pains as the pregnancy
Labour induction at 40 weeks associated with lower risk of perinatal mortality
Labour induction at 40 weeks in nulliparous women aged 35 and older is associated with reduced risk of in-hospital perinatal death, according to an analysis of English Hospital Episode Statistics
New tool to help save young infants from deadly meningitis
At Meningitis Research Foundation’s (MRF) 2017 conference in London, the charity has launched a teaching package including a neonatal eTool to better equip doctors and health professionals to rapidly diagnose
