WHO: immediate skin to skin care for survival
WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies: WHO launches new guidelines to improve survival and health outcomes for...
Reproductive Health
The Reproductive Health category covers the full range of physical, emotional and clinical aspects of reproductive wellbeing. It offers evidence-informed insight into fertility, menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy and related conditions, while exploring current research and practice. With clear guidance and thoughtful discussion, this category supports understanding of reproductive health across the lifespan.
Reducing risk of endometrial cancer
University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen and Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s...
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development: Volunteers needed to help develop new test to prevent life-threatening infections in newborn babies. Chemists at Bath are developing...
Scientists to help pregnant women make childbirth choices
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded almost £1 million to fund research looking into how pregnant women can be supported to plan...
Setting folic levels in flour
Government urged to set the right level of folic acid in flour to prevent severe birth defects. The UK Government’s current proposal to fortify one...
Maternal mental health impacted by pandemic
Maternal mental health and well-being profoundly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: Maternal well-being has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a third of women...
World Breastfeeding Week 2022
This week is World Breastfeeding Week 2022. Breastfeeding plays and important role in managing the double burden of malnutrition. Breastfeeding provides food security and reduces...
Joint statement: World Breastfeeding Week
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week: As global crises...
Future of premature baby care
Study shows potential for improving premature baby care: One in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anaemia. There are...
Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month is July 1 – July 2022
What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a...
