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Women four times more likely to develop Lupus after stillbirth
Women who have gone through the trauma of having a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop Lupus than women with an uncomplicated live birth, according to a University
SAFE training programme improves knowledge and skill of anaesthesia providers in low-income settings
New research findings highlight the effectiveness of the Safer Anaesthesia from Education (SAFE) training programme in improving the knowledge and skill of anaesthesia providers in low-income settings. Published in Anaesthesia
University duo honoured for work to help develop midwifery services in India
Two midwifery staff members at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have scooped a national award in recognition of their pioneering work to help develop and strengthen midwifery services in
Microbiome therapy protects against recurrent bacterial vaginosis
A product containing healthy vaginal bacteria has proved effective against recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), an extremely common vaginal infection that is associated with preterm birth, HIV infection and problems with
Caesarean section is a risk factor for postpartum depression, finds new study
Caesarean section is a risk factor for postpartum depression, and the level of pain experienced is a marker of its potential severity, according to a study featuring in the upcoming
New WHO tool helps countries plan for a strengthened midwifery workforce
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) has published a new tool to help countries develop an educated and skilled midwifery workforce. The Midwifery Assessment Tool for Education
Knowledge-sharing platform LactaHub launches
An open access knowledge platform from The Global Health Network and the Family Larsson Rosenquist Foundation (FLRF) has launched. The Global Health Network and FLRF created LactaHub to enable health
Maternity Direct app launches across three MSE hospitals in Essex
All pregnant women and new mums who have registered their pregnancy at one of three trusts that form the MSE Hospital group in Essex, England, can now access services online.
