14 August 2017

Empa scientists develop medication for the unborn baby

An Empa team has succeeded in developing a new three-dimensional cell model  of the human placental barrier. The "model organ"...

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11 August 2017

In utero exposure to diesel exhaust could be linked to adult heart failure

According to a study published online in The FASEB Journal, involving mice, gestational exposure to airborne particles derived from diesel exhaust...

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9 August 2017

Why some women are more likely to feel depressed

New study links duration of estrogen exposure with increased vulnerability to feel depressed: Longer exposure to estrogen shown to provide...

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7 August 2017

3D MRI predicts pregnancies complicated by foetal growth restriction

A team of Children's National Health System research scientists in the US is beginning to provide insights about the poorly...

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4 August 2017

New technology helps identify amniotic fluid leakage

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Paul Stillman looks at a revolutionary new non-invasive product that detects leaking amniotic fluid  This new product - AmnioSenseTM...

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3 August 2017

7 April 2018 – Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears & Episiotomy: Hands-on Workshop; Croydon

Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears & Episiotomy: Hands-on Workshop Course Directors Mr Abdul H Sultan, MD FRCOG Consultant Obstetrician...

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2 August 2017

Babies of overweight, obese, or diabetic mothers have more immature lungs

Babies born to women who are overweight, obese or have diabetes during their pregnancy more immature lungs than babies of normal...

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31 July 2017

Changes to NMC’s FtP processes come into force

Long-awaited changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) legislation have come into force. The changes will give the NMC new powers...

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