10 December 2024

Health decline after childbirth is greater in women whose pregnancies were unplanned

By taking data prior to birth into account, a study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) used a...

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10 October 2024

Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode...

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13 June 2024

Lifesaving childbirth blood loss intervention is highly cost-effective

A lifesaving package including early detection and bundled treatment for women who have heavy bleeding during childbirth has been found...

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15 February 2024

Large Finnish study finds that maternal pulse recording during childbirth prevents encephalopathy in newborn babies

Cardiotocography (CTG) refers to the electronic recording of the fetal heart rate and uterine contractions. Fetal heart rate recorded through...

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6 April 2023

Infant Hip Exam Trainer helps identify and diagnose hip dysplasia

A new product is set to help healthcare professionals identify and diagnose a common issue in childbirth which can change...

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30 March 2023

Mindsets can influence the course of childbirth

Study by the University of Bonn: If childbirth is understood as a natural process, complications are less likely to occur...

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4 August 2022

The Ockenden Report: Defining the responsibilities of the obstetric anaesthetist for non anaesthetists?

James Watts, consultant in anaesthesia and critical care medicine at East Lancashire NHS Trust discusses the Ockenden Report and the role...

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18 July 2022

UK first as ‘green gas and air’ to be used for first time at St George’s Hospital

Women in labour and dental patients will be given ‘green gas and air’ at St George’s hospital, reducing pain on...

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