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Trisomy Screening and the Legal Standard of Consent

Paul
Following the recent UK NSC recommendation [1] to implement screening and testing for Edwards’ Syndrome and Patau’s Syndrome [2] into existing Down’s Syndrome screening programmes, [3] I am currently undertaking an ESRC-funded PhD project in Law at Swansea University that explores whether expectant parents are giving informed consent for NHS......
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COVID-19 lockdown and the emerging impact on pregnancy

Paul
As I write, the so called “easing of lockdown” is taking place in the UK, following the devastation of the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Over this time researchers and policy makers have worked together to gather data and undertake research to establish how the outbreak has impacted on women who have......
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Maternity & Midwifery Hour Episode 13: BAME perspectives from the front line

Paul
On this page you can access the live stream, links and resources for Episode 13 of Midwifery Hour, streaming live on Wednesday 8th July from 7pm. COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter have combined to highlight issues around inequalities impacting the BAME population and healthcare professionals alike. Lola and Mala will......
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Maternity & Midwifery Hour Episode 11: Voices from student midwives during the COVID-19 crisis

Paul
On this page you can access the live stream, links and resources for our 10th June 2020 Maternity & Midwifery Hour live stream. In this Maternity & Midwifery Hour, Sue, Alicia and Laura will provide up-to-date information and discussion on the role of student midwives during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.......
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Maternity & Midwifery Hour Episode 9: “Does what is says on the tin” – Human rights in maternity care during COVID-19

Paul
On this page you can access the live stream, links and resources for our 3rd June 2020 Maternity & Midwifery Hour live stream. This week’s episode of Maternity & Midwifery Hour will explore Human Rights in Maternity care during COVID-19 crisis and is hosted as usual by Sue Macdonald, Co-editor,......
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Maternity & Midwifery Hour Episode 8: Preventing post-traumatic stress disorder through compassionate care

Paul
Maternity & Midwifery Hour Links and resources for our 27th May 2020 live stream Episode 8: Preventing post-traumatic stress disorder through compassionate care This weeks programme will be hosted as usual by Sue Macdonald, Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery Featuring: Dr Jenny Patterson, Midwife and Research Fellow at Edinburgh Napier University Dr......