Classification of C-sections may need to be developed for improved maternity care
To track and analyse caesarean section trends and thus improve maternity care, the Robson classification is used worldwide. A study...
Read MoreNo link between covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth
Findings can help guide decision making about covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy Vaccination against covid-19 during pregnancy is not associated with...
Read MoreDoctors’ reluctance to discuss anal sex is letting down young women, warn researchers
Open conversations and better public health education will help women make informed choices Clinicians’ reluctance to discuss possible harms of...
Read MoreRace discrimination linked to heightened risk of underweight and premature babies
Research adds to existing evidence that discrimination is a risk factor for poor health outcomes Experience of race discrimination on...
Read MoreTesting to help diagnose pre-eclampsia recommended by NICE
New NICE guidance recommends PIGF-based testing to rule in or rule out the short-term development of pre-eclampsia[1] Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland...
Read MoreWest Middlesex University uses VR to support women with pregnancy loss
West Middlesex University Hospital’s early pregnancy unit is using a new virtual reality solution to help support women who experience...
Read MoreUK first as ‘green gas and air’ to be used for first time at St George’s Hospital
Women in labour and dental patients will be given ‘green gas and air’ at St George’s hospital, reducing pain on...
Read MoreInhaled nitric oxide reduces hospital stay and improves oxygenation in pregnant patients with Covid-19 pneumonia
High dose inhaled nitric oxide gas (iNO) is a safe and effective respiratory therapy for pregnant women hospitalised with severe...
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