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Pregnant women with mental health conditions during pregnancy incurred higher childbirth costs, according to US research
Pregnant women who were diagnosed with at least one mental health condition incurred higher childbirth costs and were at greater risk of complications, according to a study by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
COVID-19 antibodies in breast milk remain 10 months after infection, say researchers
Breastfeeding women who have been infected with COVID-19 continue to have antibodies in their breast milk up to 10 months after infection, according to a study.
Maternity safety improvements must take priority, says CQC report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report on safety, equity and engagement in maternity services that highlights the need for maternity safety improvements to be prioritised.
Master of Midwifery programme to improve maternity care approved in Iowa
A Master in Midwifery programme has been approved in Iowa, which aims to improve maternity care in the US state.
Report into intrapartum stillbirths during COVID-19 published by HSIB
A report into intrapartum stillbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic has been published by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB).
Test for bacteria could be key to predicting premature births, suggests research
A study has found that premature birth could be predicted sooner in pregnancy by testing specific bacteria and chemicals in cervicovaginal fluid.
Structural funding challenges in maternity services exposed by COVID-19, says Royal Colleges
Two Royal Colleges have said more than decade of under-investment and an over-reliance on committed staff has been exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a speech at the Baby Lifeline Maternity Safety Conference.
Local maternity care improvement plans published for Theodore, Australia
Improvements to maternity services for pregnant women in Theodore, Australia, have been published, following recommendations from a clinical review.
‘No place for anti-vaccination messages’, says Midwifery Council of New Zealand
The Midwifery Council of New Zealand has released a statement about their latest guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnancy.