Maternity & Midwifery Forum

New Diagnostic Test for Amniotic Leaks

Paul
Vaginal wetness is common during pregnancy. Around 20% of pregnant women report to hospital[1] or birth units reporting wetness. In most cases, it is harmless, resulting from urinary incontinence or changes to the vaginal secretions. However, dampness may indicate a rupture of the membranes. Unless there is an obvious rupture,......

The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test: Views of People with Down Syndrome

Paul
Read the full report HERE Rapid-fire Policy Recommendations: Individuals considering NIPT should be offered opportunities to understand more about Down syndrome and the value of the lives of individuals with Down syndrome Policymakers should take steps to mitigate the potential for the implementation and presentation of NIPT to be perceived......

How does the ‘Better Births’ review contribute to the ‘Respectful Maternity Care’ Campaign? – Professor Mary Nolan

Paul
Professor Mary Nolan, Professor of Perinatal Education, Allied Health Sciences Institute of Health & Society, University of Worcester asks “How does the ‘Better Births’ review contribute to the ‘Respectful Maternity Care’ campaign and the universal rights of childbearing women?” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Bristol 2017 forum....

Cows Milk link to Atopic Eczema, says Allergy UK

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By Holly Shaw, Nurse Advisor to Allergy UK Learn more at www.allergyuk.org  Twitter: @Allergyuk1    Like AllergyUK on Facebook  Parents commonly present to their GP or Health Visitor with concerns over cow’s milk allergy. These concerns often come with a great deal of anxiety for the parent and should be......