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New report reveals smoking in pregnancy figures
The Statistics on smoking, England: 2018 compendium report shows that in 2017-18, 10.8% of pregnant women were known to be smokers at the time of delivery.
July is group B strep awareness month
Organised by the charity Group B Strep Support, this year’s awareness month is promoting a new leaflet to help women to make informed choices about the infection.
Government to invest £218m in health research
Health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced a £215m investment in NHS health research and £3m for a new research leader programme for midwives and nurses.Perinatal Mental Health Forum
RCM Scotland has set up a Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Forum in Scotland for Midwives and Maternity Support Workers who have an interest or role in Perinatal Mental Health.
Twins, triplets and more week
The charity Tamba is using ‘Twins, triplets and more week’, running from 2 to 9 July 2018, to highlight its Helping Hands project for families of multiples in crisis.
RCM annual conference scoops more awards
The RCM annual midwifery conference has won gold for the ‘Best free to attend conference’ award at the annual UK Conference Awards today.
Women in Wales can now take abortion pills at home
The Welsh government has today (29 June) announced a change in the law to allow women to take the second abortion pill at home.
Celebrating 70 years of the NHS
Celebrations at Westminster Abbey and York Minster on July 5 will pay tribute to NHS staff and patients to mark the NHS’ 70th birthday.
RCM tapestry panel revealed at exhibition
A tapestry panel, which forms the ‘Great tapestry of Scotland’ has been unveiled at an exhibition.