It’s Hay Fever Season – Allergy UK
18 million people in the UK suffer from hay fever[1], a number that is increasing year on year. When in season, hay fever can
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International Day of the Midwife 2017
Taking place on Friday 5th May, the theme for International Day of the Midwife 2017 is “Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life!”. Midwives everywhere
New Diagnostic Test for Amniotic Leaks
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,
The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test: Views of People with Down Syndrome
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
New Panorama® Test Aids Prenatal Screening
Easy and non-invasive, Panorama® requires just a simple blood draw as early as 9 weeks into pregnancy. More accurate than traditional maternal serum screening, the
Whooping Cough: A Clinical Briefing
Whooping cough or pertussis, is a vaccine preventable infection. It is of global public health importance and is the most common vaccine preventable cause of
Supporting improved preconception and pregnancy health: a Health Psychologist’s perspective
The preconception period is the most important time to achieve improvements in the health of the next generation. Women entering pregnancy in optimal health are
The CMV game: A new training resource for Midwives
Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common causes of birth defects in the UK, yet most people have never heard of it. Get
How does the ‘Better Births’ review contribute to the ‘Respectful Maternity Care’ Campaign? – Professor Mary Nolan
Professor Mary Nolan, Professor of Perinatal Education, Allied Health Sciences Institute of Health & Society, University of Worcester asks “How does the ‘Better Births’ review
How will the big policy decisions of 2017 affect maternity units around the country?
Get up to speed with the defining Midwifery issues of 2017 with insider analysis from writer and broadcaster Roy Lilley, Midwifery Consultant Sue Macdonald, and