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28 February 2020

Improved access to Midwifery Units is urgently needed, says new study

A high number of pregnant women in England cannot access the maternity care most appropriate for them, according to a...

21 February 2020

Some antibiotics prescribed during pregnancy linked with birth defects

Children of mothers prescribed macrolide antibiotics during early pregnancy are at an increased risk of major birth defects, particularly heart...

31 January 2020

Infants of mums who smoke while pregnant at heightened risk of of fracture during first year of life

Infants of mothers who smoke during early pregnancy appear to have a small increased risk of fractures during the first...

22 January 2020

Sperm donation to strangers after death should be allowed in the UK, say ethicists

Ethicists say it is technically feasible and ‘morally permissible’ to plug gap in supply and growing demand Men in the...

6 December 2019

Trial suggests inducing labour over ‘wait and see’ approach for late term pregnancies

Induction at 41 weeks looks like the safer option for women and their babies Inducing labour at 41 weeks in...

19 September 2018

Fish oil supplement in pregnancy is linked to increase in lean and bone mass by age 6 years

Fish oil supplement in the later stages of pregnancy is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) in children...

31 January 2017

Risk of birth defects increases with antidepressants prescribed during pregnancy

A study in the British Medical Journal reveals that antidepressants prescribed to pregnant women could increase the chance of having...

26 January 2017

Acupuncture may alleviate babies’ infantile colic

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for babies with infantile colic - those who cry for more than 3...

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Improved access to Midwifery Units is urgently needed, says new study

Some antibiotics prescribed during pregnancy linked with birth defects

Infants of mums who smoke while pregnant at heightened risk of of fracture during first year of life

Sperm donation to strangers after death should be allowed in the UK, say ethicists

Trial suggests inducing labour over ‘wait and see’ approach for late term pregnancies

Fish oil supplement in pregnancy is linked to increase in lean and bone mass by age 6 years

Risk of birth defects increases with antidepressants prescribed during pregnancy

Acupuncture may alleviate babies’ infantile colic

Society for prenatal diagnostic ultrasound launches congenital heart disease global awareness initiative

Do fetal movements influence the level of attachment between mother and baby?

A diet rich in vegetable protein and fibre helps maternal and infant health during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Aston Medical School to get 12 more NIHR fellows to research new areas including genomics, orthopaedics and obstetrics

Central Medical Supplies appoints new Account Manager

27-28 November 2025, ICHSNM 2025: 19. International Conference on Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery; London

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Improved access to Midwifery Units is urgently needed, says new study

Some antibiotics prescribed during pregnancy linked with birth defects

Infants of mums who smoke while pregnant at heightened risk of of fracture during first year of life

Sperm donation to strangers after death should be allowed in the UK, say ethicists

Trial suggests inducing labour over ‘wait and see’ approach for late term pregnancies

Fish oil supplement in pregnancy is linked to increase in lean and bone mass by age 6 years

Risk of birth defects increases with antidepressants prescribed during pregnancy

Acupuncture may alleviate babies’ infantile colic

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Society for prenatal diagnostic ultrasound launches congenital heart disease global awareness initiative

Do fetal movements influence the level of attachment between mother and baby?

A diet rich in vegetable protein and fibre helps maternal and infant health during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Aston Medical School to get 12 more NIHR fellows to research new areas including genomics, orthopaedics and obstetrics

Central Medical Supplies appoints new Account Manager

27-28 November 2025, ICHSNM 2025: 19. International Conference on Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery; London

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