19 April 2022

Midwifery course launches at the University of Birmingham to address national shortage

The University of Birmingham has responded to a call from Health Education England to support areas of NHS workforce shortage...

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12 April 2022

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied

University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them to identify potential...

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7 April 2022

Reduction in severe perineal tearing when two midwives are present during childbirth

Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have studied whether severe perineal tears – known as sphincter injuries – are reduced...

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5 April 2022

Angela Spang announced as CEO of EveryBaby

EveryBaby, the UK-based start-up behind a preterm diagnostic device, has appointed Angela Spang as its new CEO Angela brings over...

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31 March 2022

Weight loss doesn’t help pregnancy chances, study finds

Women who are obese and struggling to become pregnant are often advised to lose weight, but a new study finds...

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29 March 2022

Prenatal mindfulness programme improves stress response in infants

Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness programme during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at six months old The new...

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28 March 2022

The Sonata® Advantage: a part to play in the Covid backlog recovery plan?

Promotional feature Patient numbers awaiting elective surgeries have never been so high following a period of suspension as a result...

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24 March 2022

Lower chance of pregnancy and childbirth after IVF with one ovary

Women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant after in vitro fertilisation...

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