We know that men suffer from PTSD, and that can be a reason why men get depressed or have anxiety – even just from witnessing their loved ones going through a traumatic time. I have spoken to many men who have Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
The Importance of Cord Blood Stem Cells in the Future of Medicine UK lags behind other countries in Cord Blood Banking Midwives can play a key role Since 1988 umbilical cord blood has evolved from medical waste to a rich source of hematopoietic Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
Unlike many developed countries routine antenatal screening for Group B Strep is not recommended by the UK National Screening Committee, however the Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians recommend that all women should be made aware of GBS and the Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
The devastating drop in self-confidence suffered by C-section mums of all ages has been revealed in a new survey. Almost 40 per cent admit they are less confident in their post-birth body – and 42 per cent now refuse to wear Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
As Christmas approaches and the year draws to a close, critics are busy compiling their year-end lists covering everything from gadgets to movies. This year we thought we’d join them and offer our own Top 10 list of the most popular, Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
In recent years the European migrant crisis has etched innumerable heart-breaking images on to our collective conscience, non more so than the tragic death of Alan Kurdi, washed ashore on a beach near Bodrum in September 2015. However among the stories of Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
Each Baby Counts is the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG’s) national quality improvement programme, launched in October 2014, aiming to halve the number of babies who die or are left severely disabled as a result of preventable incidents Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
Recently there have been some real steps forward towards reducing group B Strep (GBS) infections in newborn babies. In September, the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) published their updated clinical guideline on preventing early-onset group B Strep infection(i). Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
The Florence Nightingale Foundation is a living memorial to Florence Nightingale by advancing the study of nursing and midwifery, promoting excellence in practice and ultimately improving patient care. It achieves this by providing scholarships in healthcare which promote innovation in Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby