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Valproate banned in pregnancy
Epilepsy drug valproate must no longer be prescribed to women or girls of childbearing age unless they are on the pregnancy prevention programme (PPP).
RCM congratulates royals on new baby
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her third child yesterday (23 April) at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London.
NHS bursary to be extended in Wales
The Welsh Government has announced that it will maintain bursaries for those electing to study an eligible health related programme, including midwifery.
Baby scan nail art goes viral
A beautician, who recreated a baby scan picture onto a client’s nails, has seen a social media post of her work go viral.
More to be done for maternal mental health
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) has published new maps showing that pregnant women and new mothers in a quarter of the UK still cannot access lifesaving specialist perinatal mental health services which meet national guidelines.
Preconception diet and lifestyle is key for health of offspring
The Lancet has published a new series calling for greater awareness of preconception health and improved guidance, with more focus on diet and nutrition.
Celebrate IDM in style
RCM members including midwives, MSWs and student midwives from across the UK are preparing to celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM) in style on 5 May.
New i-learn module on continuity of carer
With support from NHS England, the RCM has developed a new online learning resource to help develop understanding about midwifery continuity of carer.
New guidance to increase breastfeeding support
WHO and UNICEF have issued new guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services.