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Hyperemesis gravidarum linked to depression, suggests Imperial College study
A study by researchers at London Imperial College and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has found that hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness) can cause depression in some women.
More than 40% of women suffer constipation following childbirth, according to study
A study from the University of Eastern Finland suggests more than 40% of women suffer constipation following childbirth and that women are 3-4 times more likely to suffer from it postpartum than any other time in their lifetime.
Baby bundles for newborns piloted in South Wales
Families in South Wales will be given baby bundles as part of a pilot scheme run by the Welsh Government. The £200 baby bundle contains baby grows, sleeping sacks, toys to help with communication and bonding, and a kit for safe bathing.
Avoid redeploying maternity staff ahead of second wave, says RCM and RCOG
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) are urging NHS England Trusts and Boards to learn lessons and avoid redeploying maternity staff ahead of the second wave of the coronavirus ...
OASI Care Bundle viewed positively by two published evaluation papers
An OASI Care Bundle, prepared by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), has been viewed positively by two evaluation papers published in BJOG and BMJ Open.
NICE proposes alcohol consumption screening at every antenatal appointment
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) quality standards have proposed alcohol screenings to be carried out at every antenatal appointment a pregnant woman attends.
High maternal mortality rates lead calls for change in New Jersey, US
The state of New Jersey has one of the highest mortality rates in the United States (US), prompting the First Lady of the state to become involved in improving maternity care.
Guidance on partners attending maternity care appointments during COVID-19 published
The framework has been created in collaboration with the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Society and College of Radiographers, in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement.
UK Government discuss maternal mortality inequalities with midwives
The Minister for Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, will be leading discussions with midwives, medical experts, academics and regional health representatives to tackle BAME maternal mortality in the UK by discussing what more could be done to ensure ...