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23 May 2024

Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth

Expanding access to epidural analgesia could improve maternal health, say researchers Having an epidural during labour is associated with a...

14 March 2023

Preventative antibiotic during labour ‘saves lives’

A single oral dose of the antibiotic azithromycin given during labour can dramatically reduce the risk of sepsis and death...

7 March 2023

Expectant mums benefit from new maternity induction suite

Expectant mums from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are benefiting from a new induction suite at University Hospitals of North Midlands. The...

1 March 2021

Study concludes continuous wireless monitoring of a mother’s temperature during labour promises to be more effective than manual measurements for indicating the risk of early onset sepsis in newborn babies

A new study has concluded that the use of a continuous wireless patient monitoring platform which monitors a mother’s temperature...

18 December 2020

More support needed for induction at 41 weeks’ pregnancy

There is growing evidence that pregnant women who go beyond term, especially first time mothers and their infants, will benefit...

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...

4 April 2016

Allowing women to extend labour reduces rate of caesarean delivery

Allowing women to extend labour reduces rate of caesarean delivery When women in labour are given more time to deliver...

14 July 2015

Researchers find molecular mechanisms within fetal lungs that initiate labour

Researchers find molecular mechanisms within fetal lungs that initiate labour Researchers have identified two proteins in fetal lungs responsible for...

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labour

Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth

Preventative antibiotic during labour ‘saves lives’

Expectant mums benefit from new maternity induction suite

Study concludes continuous wireless monitoring of a mother’s temperature during labour promises to be more effective than manual measurements for indicating the risk of early onset sepsis in newborn babies

More support needed for induction at 41 weeks’ pregnancy

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

Allowing women to extend labour reduces rate of caesarean delivery

Researchers find molecular mechanisms within fetal lungs that initiate labour

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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labour

Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth

Preventative antibiotic during labour ‘saves lives’

Expectant mums benefit from new maternity induction suite

Study concludes continuous wireless monitoring of a mother’s temperature during labour promises to be more effective than manual measurements for indicating the risk of early onset sepsis in newborn babies

More support needed for induction at 41 weeks’ pregnancy

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

Allowing women to extend labour reduces rate of caesarean delivery

Researchers find molecular mechanisms within fetal lungs that initiate labour

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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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