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Report says 78 million babies not breastfed in first hour of life
A new report by Unicef and the WHO estimates that three in five newborns are not breastfed within the first hour of being born.![Scotland Flag Image](/media/1969/p55_scotland.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116440000000)
Extra funding to support breastfeeding in Scotland
The Scottish Government has pledged to help support mothers in Scotland to breastfeed for longer through a £2m investment programme.![Ultra Sound Image](/media/1991/web_ultrasound_shutterstock_393404053.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
National guidance could prevent stillbirths
A new report reveals how the number of stillbirths fell by a fifth at maternity units where national guidance has been adopted.![Research Papers Image](/media/1992/web_resarchpapers_shutterstock_692559100.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Study reviews sudden unexpected infant deaths
For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths.![New Plaque Image](/media/1993/new-plaque.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
New plaque pays tribute to pioneering midwives
A new plaque was unveiled today (26 July) paying tribute to renowned midwives Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget.![NMC logo](/media/1963/nmc250x200_1_1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884152550000000)
NMC sees increase in registrants from outside EU
The latest figures from the NMC show an increase in the number of midwives and nurses joining the register from outside the EU.![NMC logo](/media/1963/nmc250x200_1_1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884152550000000)
NMC agrees new approach to resolving concerns
The regulator has pledged commitment to moving away from a blame culture when resolving concerns about midwives’ and nurses’ practice.![Triplet Baby Image](/media/1994/web_triplets_shutterstock_628947794.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
‘NICE works’ says Tamba report
According to a report by the Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba), if all maternity units followed NICE guidelines on twin and multiple pregnancies, 55 baby deaths could be prevented every year.![Family Image](/media/1995/web_maternitypay_istock-909369926.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Most UK employers improve on SMP
New research reveals the majority (70%) of employers in all sectors improve on statutory maternity pay (SMP).![Chris McAndrew Photo](/media/1997/web_matt_hancock_credit-chris-mcandrew.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)