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London Maternity & Midwifery Festival Award Winners Announced

Paul
Midwives from London and the South East were honored at the inaugural London Maternity and Midwifery Festival Awards last week. The Maternity and Midwifery Forum Awards took place at Earls Court on Tuesday 13th February, with the big winners on the day including Paulina Ewa Sporek of Croydon University Hospital; Indigo Midwifery......
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Update on the Redesigning Health Information for Parents (ReHIP) project

Paul
The Redesigning Health Information for Parents (ReHIP) project, led by NHS Health Scotland, is in an exciting product development and transition phase, since agreeing our Channel Mix Strategy –  a transition to a “Digital first but not only” strategy – in May 2017.  Thank you to the enthusiastic group of......
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Event Preview: London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018

Paul
The London Maternity & Midwifery Festival returns to the Ilec Conference Centre, London on Tuesday 13th February 2018. To date more than 1500 midwives and student midwives have signed up to attend this year’s event, will you be joining us in London? This free to attend professional study day and......
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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) – Myth or Reality?

Paul
Introduction Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis (OC), is the most common liver condition specific to pregnancy. Although the etiology is still being researched, it is known that hormones, genetics and the environment all play a part in why a woman develops ICP. Studies have shown......
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