Former King’s patient celebrates seven years as a midwife
Decades after Victoria Larlham was cared for at King’s College Hospital, she is celebrating seven years as a midwife, giving...
Read MoreCMS marks Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
Promotional feature International Kangaroo Care Day, which takes place on Wednesday 15 May, aims to highlight and prioritise the practice...
Read MoreQuitting smoking during pregnancy may have a positive effect on placental weight
Women who stop smoking during pregnancy can achieve a healthier balance between the weight of the fetus and the weight...
Read MoreNHS baby check may miss dislocated hips in new-born babies
A new study has identified that NHS infant checks can miss serious hip abnormalities in new-born babies. Left undetected, these...
Read MorePotentially fatal anaemia cases are on the rise
Research shows cases of anaemia – a potentially fatal condition – are on the rise, and most likely to hit...
Read MoreNHS Scotland staff ‘best placed’ to help close mental health gap for new mums during awareness week
New and expectant mothers are being encouraged to access support and information during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (29 April...
Read MoreOpioids 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...
Read MoreMidwives 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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