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Professional bodies and maternal mental health experts welcome report highlighting need for more maternal mental health experts
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA), the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) are delighted the NHS Benchmarking report ...
New policy to fortify flour with folic acid
The government looks set to introduce mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, according to reports in the media today (15 October).
Research reveals rise in global CS rate
Research published in The Lancet shows that the number of babies born through CS almost doubled globally between 2000 and 2015 – from 12% to 21% of all births.
CQC publishes its latest 'State of care' report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its State of care 2017/18 report.
NCT campaign reveals issues with postnatal checks
More than half of new mothers with mental health problems that they wanted to discuss did not feel able to do so at their postnatal check, according to the NCT.
Poll reveals support to change Northern Ireland abortion law
Increased risks at birth, including low birthweight and seizures, have been associated with babies of older fathers in a study in the US.
Scotland announces student bursary increase
The first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced an increase in bursaries for student midwives and nurses.
NMC announces new chief executive and registrar
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE has been appointed the new head of the NMC.
New RCM report highlights domestic abuse support
The RCM has called for the NHS to do more to address staff experiencing domestic abuse in its new report Safe places? Workplace support for those experiencing domestic abuse.