Maternal deaths in the UK related to COVID-19
There is no doubt the past year has been a major learning curve for clinicians to deal with the effects of a global pandemic, and
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Roadside births in rural Scotland
Do you know someone who has given birth on the roadside or in a car park? In the rural North-East of Scotland, this is a
Six week window to reduce new mothers’ stroke and heart attack risk by 1/3
New mothers’ suffering from hypertension face a crucial six week window to reduce their blood pressure and reduce the future risk of heart attack or
The BL3 Maternity Hub – Breaking Down Barriers to Care in Bolton
The BL3 Maternity Hub in Bolton is a ground breaking new maternity service, set up to ensure that the diverse language and cultural experiences of
Breastfeeding During the Pandemic
Breastfeeding rates in the UK are some of the lowest, globally, and the challenges posed to new parents have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s Kick-Off on Maternity
A weekend announcement of £2 million for an RCOG review into preventing brain injuries during birth looks like a smart pre-emptive announcement ahead of today’s
Grassroots public breastfeeding campaigns gain momentum
In the latest example of a grassroots campaign to make mothers feel comfortable about breastfeeding in public, Barnstaple Town Council recently unanimously backed a motion
Cut adrift: Pandemic leaves 16,000 pregnant women and new mothers without mental health support
Up to 1 in 5 women will experience mental health problems in pregnancy or after birth and two thirds of women will hide or underplay
PREGANCY & ALCOHOL: Lost in translation?
The WHO have issued a new document that comments on pregnancy and alcohol. We would all expect it to be a well thought out policy
LIVE STREAM: Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2021
 Welcome to the Northern Maternity & Midwifery Online Festival 2021! The Northern Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2021 will be live streamed on this page