30 April 2024

Potentially 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...

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29 April 2024

NHS 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...

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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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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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5 March 2024

Early onset of menopause linked to reduced work capacity and increased risk of disability pension

A recent study conducted by the University of Oulu, Finland, has revealed that early onset of menopause is associated with...

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