MIDIRS Midwifery Digest Hot Topic: Why are some voices not heard? Exploring how maternity care can be improved for women with limited English
There is a robust body of evidence, accumulated over the decades, which shows that limited English proficiency is a key factor associated with poorer maternal and neonatal outcomes. Our work as midwives and researchers has led us to believe ...71-75 of 75 result(s)
Association between interpregnancy with a previous stillbirth: an international cohort study
To reduce the risk of adverse birth outcomes, WHO recommends that women wait at least 2 years after a livebirth and at least 6 months after a miscarriage or induced abortion before conceiving again.
How strong relationships can improve infant mental health
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) shares how they develop evidence-based approaches to design systems and services to improve infant mental health.
Spontaneous premature birth as a target of genomic research
Spontaneous preterm birth is a serious and common pregnancy complication associated with hormonal dysregulation, infection, inflammation, immunity, rupture of fetal membranes, stress, bleeding, and uterine distention.
Women with fear of childbirth might benefit from having a known midwife during labour
The results of a pilot study which aimed to describe the prevalence and factors related to having access to a known midwife for women referred to counselling due to childbirth fear, have been published.