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Department of Health launches campaign to address inequalities in breastfeeding - 13/05/2008
National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (11-17 May 2008) This National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (NBAW) the Department of Health is encouraging young mothers from low-income backgrounds to access support that will help them to breastfeed for lon...more
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No formula milk advertising. MIDIRS reinforces milk advertising standards - 12/05/2008
A distinctive new logo signifies MIDIRS reaffirmation of its commitment to promoting breast milk as the preferred nutritional source for babies up to the age of six months. Since its establishment in 1985, MIDIRS has been proud never to accept s...more
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CEMACH release: Stillbirths not on the decline but improvement seen in neonatal death rates - 08/05/2008
New findings from the CEMACH Perinatal Mortality 2006 report show that the stillbirth rate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is not decreasing but there have been some improvements in the neonatal death rate. In particular, the number of babies ...more
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2008. National Conference & Exhibition - 06/05/2008
As part of the National Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2008, a National Breastfeeding Conference will take place on Monday 12 May at the Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London . The event will be hosted by the Royal College o...more
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Launch of new ICM website on International Day of the Midwife - 05/05/2008
A new, totally restructured and user-friendly website has been launched by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and is now accessible to members, partners, guests and visitors – all are welcome! The ICM is a confederation of over 90 m...more
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National Knowledge Week for Rhinitis - 02/05/2008
The National Knowledge Week for Rhinitis will commence on 12th May with the aim of presenting expert opinion and relevant research evidence from the past 12 months on key rhinitis topics. Seven topics, including Rhinitis and pregnancy , wil...more
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Breastfeed with pride says NCT  - 01/05/2008
As National Breastfeeding Awareness Week approaches (11-17 May) the NCT is marking the Week by encouraging NCT branches nationwide to host events and activities in their local area. Local branches will be calling on shops, cafes and leisure facil...more
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Waiting times for sexual health screening slashed - 01/05/2008
Patients who need to attend Yeovil District Hospital’s sexual health screening service are benefiting from greatly improved waiting times. In January 2007 just 15% of patients were being offered an appointment within 48 hours. Assistant Matron, Re...more
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‘Get Britain Breastfeeding’ art exhibition – Press preview, VIP reception and announcement of winners    - 01/05/2008
'Get Britain Breastfeeding’ Art Exhibition – Press Preview, VIP Reception And Announcement Of Winners: Thursday, 1st May 2008, 6.30pm Public Opening: 2nd – 11th May 2008 from 10am – 7pm Dray Walk Gallery, the Old Truman Brewery, off Dra...more
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NCT response to new rules on cord blood collection - 30/04/2008
Belinda Phipps, Chief Executive, NCT, said; “We welcome this move and are delighted to see these safeguards put in place. It is vital that the birth and immediate post birth period is not disrupted and that the midwife is not distracted from her pri...more
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