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Welsh neonatal units short staffed, report warns
A new report from the Children and Young People's Committee of the Welsh Assembly has found that neonatal units are short staffed, with 83 extra nurses required. Continue reading
Midwives to drop 30 second cord clamp rule
New guidance on cord clamping to be published in November 2012 Continue reading
Pain relief options for labour – Pharmacological part 3
The third and final part of our pharmacological pain relief methods for childbirth. Continue reading
Better monitoring needed for birth defects
New research has claimed that monitoring of birth defects should improve as many are going unreported. Continue reading
Mum’s cuddle brings baby out of coma
A newborn who was in a coma and on life support was brought around by skin to skin contact and cuddles from his Mum Continue reading
Pain relief options for labour – Pharmacological part 2
The second part in our pharmacological pain relief for labour series. Continue reading
Should women do most antenatal care by themselves?
Consultancy firm say women should perform their own antenatal care to save money. Continue reading
Pain relief options for labour – Pharmacological
The most commonly used pharmacological pain relief options for birth. Continue reading
Would you test your unborn baby for 3,500 genetic disorders?
Scientists could soon be able to detect up to 3,500 genetic conditions in unborn babies. Continue reading
Dedicated mid-wife for expectant mums
Expect a named midwife to give one on one care during pregnancy. Continue reading
