25 April 2024

Opioids during pregnancy not linked to substantially increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children

Short term, low dose prescription opioids after the first trimester of pregnancy seem relatively safe in terms of neuropsychiatric disorders...

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18 April 2024

Midwives face huge barriers returning to work due to lack of childcare, says RCM

A lack of flexible and accessible childcare options for midwives’ risks heightening Scotland’s maternity workforce challenges. The warning comes as...

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17 April 2024

Breastfeeding mothers who exercise pass on a beneficial hormone to their children

It is really quite strange that although women have breastfed since the beginning of time, there is very little scientific...

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10 April 2024

Midwife in Focus Q&A with Emily Winup

Emily Winup is a Lecturer in Midwifery at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). She was just 23 when she decided to...

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19 March 2024

Dispelling myths and the social stigma surrounding IVF

IVF is a highly effective treatment option that can help couples overcome infertility and clinics should cut through any misinformation...

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14 March 2024

Long awaited investment in maternity safety announced in latest budget

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) welcome the Government announcement in yesterday’s...

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8 March 2024

‘Let’s inspire inclusive, innovative healthcare on International Women’s Day’

A gender health gap undoubtedly remains across the world – but International Women’s Day (8 March) is a key opportunity...

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7 March 2024

Hands on following Covid – A practitioner’s approach

Author and practitioner of childhood development, Peter Walker, discusses the challenges and transitions of working alongside parents following Covid-19. As...

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