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...
Read MoreOnly 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...
Read MoreEarly 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...
Read MoreNumber 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...
Read MoreTaking 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...
Read MoreLabour 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...
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreWomen who give birth in winter or spring less likely to have postpartum depression
Women who give birth in winter or spring are less likely than women who deliver in the fall or summer...
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