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1 October 2026

Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm than benefit, argue experts

Apps pose risks to health as well as privacy and require greater scrutiny. Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm...

1 September 2026

Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free

Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according...

28 July 2026

Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children

Study provides strong evidence that epidural analgesia in labour is safe for newborns, say researchers Having an epidural during labour...

21 July 2026

One-size-fits-all fetal growth charts often fail to spot at-risk babies

Customised charts could help improve maternity safety, say researchers One-size-fits-all fetal growth charts used in the NHS to monitor babies'...

25 June 2026

Bending forwards and walking a lot at work may raise miscarriage risk in early pregnancy

Each additional hour of bending forwards linked to 36% heightened risk Bending forwards, and to a lesser extent, walking a...

19 May 2026

Sedatives in pregnancy not linked to psychiatric disorders in children

Findings offer reassurance to clinicians and pregnant women, say researchers A large South Korean study published by The BMJ recently...

30 September 2025

Women who miss their first mammogram have an increased risk of dying from breast cancer

Women who miss their first mammogram run a higher risk of being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and dying from...

20 February 2025

Position menstrual cups carefully to avoid possible kidney problems, doctors urge

Warning comes after lopsided placement blocked urine flow into the bladder A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood...

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Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm than benefit, argue experts

Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free

Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children

One-size-fits-all fetal growth charts often fail to spot at-risk babies

Bending forwards and walking a lot at work may raise miscarriage risk in early pregnancy

Sedatives in pregnancy not linked to psychiatric disorders in children

Women who miss their first mammogram have an increased risk of dying from breast cancer

Position menstrual cups carefully to avoid possible kidney problems, doctors urge

Period packs provided to support student sports participation

Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm than benefit, argue experts

‘Delivery of leading perinatal care must start at grassroots level,’ says innovation body

Research aims to reassure mothers and clinicians around mode of delivery for premature babies

3-4 November 2026, RCM Student Conference; Manchester

North East midwife wins Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care 2026

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Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm than benefit, argue experts

Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free

Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children

One-size-fits-all fetal growth charts often fail to spot at-risk babies

Bending forwards and walking a lot at work may raise miscarriage risk in early pregnancy

Sedatives in pregnancy not linked to psychiatric disorders in children

Women who miss their first mammogram have an increased risk of dying from breast cancer

Position menstrual cups carefully to avoid possible kidney problems, doctors urge

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Period packs provided to support student sports participation

Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm than benefit, argue experts

‘Delivery of leading perinatal care must start at grassroots level,’ says innovation body

Research aims to reassure mothers and clinicians around mode of delivery for premature babies

3-4 November 2026, RCM Student Conference; Manchester

North East midwife wins Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care 2026

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