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
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The Global Equality and Diversity (GED) Conference & Awards have today announced their 2018 call for papers. 2017 proved to be an exceptional year for equality, diversity and inclusion in business, the workplace and personal conduct. A significant change in expectations on equality Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
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Emporium Productions are making a new documentary for Channel 5 with the working title WHY DO MEN EARN MORE THAN WOMEN? to be presented by The Apprentice’s Karren Brady. As more women speak up over unequal pay and the gender pay gap – Karren Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
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Why has KGHypnobirthing spread throughout the country? Because it works. Time and time again a midwife who attends her first hypnobirthing course exclaims; ‘I’ve never seen anything like it.’ And yet many people seem to think we simply offer a Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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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
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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
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Alternative forms of secondary education are becoming increasingly popular. In 2016, 48,000 pupils in England were educated outside the mainstream system. One of the most recent developments in alternative higher and further education has been the growth of online learning. Read this article in full on The Education Studio
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Have you discovered the wonders of baby massage yet? Baby massage refers to the ancient practise of soothing and calming your baby through the power of touch, providing a warm and loving embrace to strengthen the bond between parent and child. Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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The media are struggling to tell the story of homelessness and politicians are stretching the definition to suit their own purposes in a way that does not serve the needs of rough sleepers and the genuinely homeless. Victoria Derbyshire is running Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
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In 2017 Action for Children received 300 referrals for young parents needing foster homes where they can learn to care for their new child, in the London and Kent areas. Sarah Carter, Foster Carer Recruiter at Action for Children says “Many Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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