Breastfeeding, even for a few days, linked to lower blood pressure in early childhood
Babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood...
Read MoreNo sign of COVID-19 vaccine in breast milk
Messenger RNA vaccines against COVID-19 were not detected in human milk, according to a small study by UC San Francisco,...
Read MoreGeography determines survival for babies born with birth defects across the world
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect – otherwise known as a congenital anomaly – is dependent on...
Read MoreNew risk model may improve the prediction of preterm birth
The health outcomes of preterm babies can be significantly improved by timely and appropriate interventions in women presenting with preterm...
Read MorePlastic drapes reduce hypothermia in premature babies
Most babies born prematurely or with health problems are quickly whisked away to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where...
Read MoreLearn about personalised care in maternity services with a new free 30-minute module
A personalised care e-learning module for maternity healthcare professionals has been launched. This resource equips learners with the expertise to...
Read MoreAnalysis of child deaths in England shows importance of care for premature and young babies
Findings show infant mortality rate (children under one year old) was 3.4 deaths per 1,000 live births Actions to reduce...
Read MoreFirst months decisive for immune system development
Many diseases caused by a dysregulated immune system, such as allergies, asthma and autoimmunity, can be traced back to events...
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