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Tommy’s appoints two new trustees to help save babies’ lives
UK pregnancy charity Tommy’s has appointed two new trustees, Dr Sonji Clarke (pictured left) and Dr Shema Tariq (pictured right), to support its efforts to make pregnancy safer for all
Singing to preterm infants during kangaroo care reduces maternal anxiety
When a child is born before term, the mother and baby are physically separated due to the hospital care required by the latter. Mothers of preterm infants often experience stress
More support needed for induction at 41 weeks’ pregnancy
There is growing evidence that pregnant women who go beyond term, especially first time mothers and their infants, will benefit from induction of labour at 41 weeks, instead of expectant
Early birth linked to greater risk of hospital visits during childhood
Being born early (before 37 weeks’ gestation) is associated with a higher risk of hospital admission throughout childhood than being born at full term (40 weeks’ gestation), finds a study
COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant and postpartum women
Though childbirth is often anticipated with optimism and enthusiasm, approximately 10 to 20 percent of pregnant individuals also experience mental health challenges during the weeks immediately before and after birth.
New drug can improve fertility in women with reproductive health problems
A drug that acts via the natural ‘kisspeptin’ hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to a new study. Twenty-four women
NCT’s new Walk and Talk groups are boosting parents’ wellbeing
NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, is helping new parents across the UK meet face-to-face to get much needed support from other mums and dads. During the week commencing
Stress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development
Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study by the University of Edinburgh has revealed. Stress levels in mothers measured by a
NMC Chair to step down
NMC Chair, Philip Graf is stepping down from his role, due to illness following a stroke he suffered at the end of September. The Council has agreed that current acting
Thousands of women likely missing out on key postnatal check-ups in the UK every year
Every year more than 350,000 women in the UK may be missing out on key formal health and wellbeing check-ups following the birth of a child, reveals the largest study
