National Childbirth Trust
The NCT believes that choice of place of birth should be provided for across all four countries of the UK. We also believe that this should be provided locally with the provision of objective information and support from health professionals.
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Friday, 11 December 2009
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
2009 Annual evidence update on antenatal and pregnancy care
NHS Evidence
This Evidence Update builds on the accumulated knowledge-base and provides an up-to-date summary of the latest evidence in this area that has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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This Evidence Update builds on the accumulated knowledge-base and provides an up-to-date summary of the latest evidence in this area that has been subject to rigorous selection criteria.
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Monday, 22 June 2009
Pregnancy and the flu: A link to schizophrenia
Mental Health Foundation
When mothers become infected with influenza during their pregnancy, it may increase the risk for schizophrenia in their offspring. Influenza is a very common virus and so there has been substantial concern about this association. A new study in the June 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier suggests that the observed association depends upon a pre-existing vulnerability in the fetus.
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When mothers become infected with influenza during their pregnancy, it may increase the risk for schizophrenia in their offspring. Influenza is a very common virus and so there has been substantial concern about this association. A new study in the June 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier suggests that the observed association depends upon a pre-existing vulnerability in the fetus.
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Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Folic Acid Cuts Baby's Heart Defects
NHS Choices
“Folic acid in bread can reduce risk of heart defects in babies,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that new Canadian research has shown that adding the vitamin to bread and pasta can cut the risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in babies.
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“Folic acid in bread can reduce risk of heart defects in babies,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that new Canadian research has shown that adding the vitamin to bread and pasta can cut the risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in babies.
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Friday, 15 May 2009
Guidance notes for midwives on swine flu
Royal College of Nursing
The RCM is providing the following guidance to midwives to support their work in providing information to pregnant and breastfeeding women about the potential influenza ‘flu’ outbreak.
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The RCM is providing the following guidance to midwives to support their work in providing information to pregnant and breastfeeding women about the potential influenza ‘flu’ outbreak.
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Friday, 13 March 2009
Saving Babies' Lives Report 2009
Sands Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity
Every year around 6,500 babies die before or
shortly after their birth; that is one baby every
hour and a half, or the equivalent of 16 jumbo jets
crashing every year. 4,000 babies are stillborn and
another 2,500 die within a month of their birth.
These are not rare events. One baby in every 200 is
stillborn. One baby in every 300 dies in the first four
weeks of life, the majority within the first few days.
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Every year around 6,500 babies die before or
shortly after their birth; that is one baby every
hour and a half, or the equivalent of 16 jumbo jets
crashing every year. 4,000 babies are stillborn and
another 2,500 die within a month of their birth.
These are not rare events. One baby in every 200 is
stillborn. One baby in every 300 dies in the first four
weeks of life, the majority within the first few days.
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