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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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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28 July 2017

Moderate exercise and dieting reduces risk of caesarean section and diabetes in pregnancy

Pregnant women who have a healthy diet and regular moderate exercise are less likely to have a caesarean section, gain...

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26 July 2017

‘Reports mark another successful and productive year for NMC’

The NMC published its Annual Report and Accounts and Fitness to Practise Annual Report this month for the year 1...

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24 July 2017

New comparison chart sheds light on babies’ crying

A chart that enables parents and clinicians to calculate if a baby is crying more than it should in the...

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21 July 2017

Breastfeeding peer support services are lacking in many UK regions

Peer support is recommended by the World Health Organization for the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, but in a survey...

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