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Breastmilk benefits preterm babies’ brain development
Breastfeeding premature babies results in infants’ better brain development than feeding with formula, a study finds.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum research call
International charities and researchers are collaborating on a global scale to improve Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) research.
Fish oil in pregnancy linked to increase in child’s lean and bone mass
Fish oil supplements in the later stages of pregnancy is associated with an increase in total lean and bone mass at six years of age, but with no increase in fat mass, according to a new study.
NMC to use new approach for resolving complaints
A new process for resolving complaints about midwives and nurses is being introduced by the NMC.
Boys born with undescended testicles more likely to develop cancer
Boys with undescended testes have 2.4 times the risk of adult testicular cancer compared to unaffected boys, according to new research.
Maternal depression linked to babies’ brain development
Women with depression and anxiety during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with altered brain development, a study suggests.
Maternity unit closures highlighted in new data
New research published today (28 August) shows that nearly half of England’s maternity units closed to new mothers at some point in 2017.
CS postcode lottery
According to research published today (21 August), responses to maternal requests for CS (MRCS) are varied and differ greatly in NHS trusts and boards across the UK.
Study reviews sudden unexpected infant deaths
For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths.