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Visas extended for midwives in the UK, Government announces
The UK government has announced that visas for midwives and other frontline health workers, and their dependents, have been extended for free for one year.
NHS England maternal mental health support hubs for new and expectant mothers to open
Maternal mental health support hubs will be opened by NHS England to support new, bereaved, and expectant mothers across the country.
Two bills to increase access to midwifery care pass in Virginia US
Two bills in the US Commonwealth of Virginia have been passed, increasing access to midwifery care for women within the state.
NHS Operational Planning Guidance announces £95 million boost for maternity services
The NHS Operational Planning Guidance has been published, citing a £95 million boost to maternity services.
Varying maternity experiences during COVID-19 in Australia, finds research
Midwives, allied maternity care professionals and service users in Australia have shared their experiences of working in maternity services and receiving care during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a study conducted by Curtin University.
Government publishes review into improving babies’ and children’s development in England
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a review into reducing inequalities in babies and children during the first 1001 days of their life.
Applications to study midwifery and nursing increases by 5.8% in Scotland
Applications to study midwifery and nursing in Scotland have increased by 5.8%, the ninth increase in a row, according to the Scottish Government.
Estimated 1.4 million unplanned pregnancies during COVID-19 pandemic, according to UNFPA
There is estimated to be 1.4 million unplanned pregnancies due to loss of access to family-planning services during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to estimates by the UNFPA.
Shortage of midwives hits crisis levels in Zimbabwe
A shortage of midwives in Zimbabwe has become a crisis after stories of birth complications and maternal deaths have been shared on social media.