3 January 2019

Flu is serious for pregnant women and others at high risk

Pregnant women and the extremely obese are among those at high risk for complications from the flu - including death...

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24 December 2018

Umbilical cord blood metal levels in newborns

New findings from a team of Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine researchers reveal urban and rural differences...

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21 December 2018

NMC launches new support service in response to lessons learned review

A new public support service from the nursing and midwifery regulator has been launched offering dedicated, personalised support service to...

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19 December 2018

Variation in treatment for vomiting during pregnancy costs the NHS an estimated £60 million

The economic cost to the NHS of vomiting and nausea during pregnancy is over £60 million, higher than previously thought,...

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4 December 2018

Babies kicking in the womb are creating a map of their bodies

The kicks a mother feels in the womb from her unborn child may allow the baby to 'map' their own...

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30 November 2018

Positive first year for collaborative maternity incentive scheme

A national scheme to help maternity services in England deliver better care to mothers and their babies has shown positive...

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28 November 2018

Nursing and midwifery regulator proposes to change English language test

As part of its extensive review of international registration, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is proposing to change the...

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26 November 2018

NMC outline plans to consult on ‘New era’ of midwifery education in the UK

Ambitious draft midwifery education standards have been outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) ahead of a proposed public...

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