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Caffeine in pregnancy linked to low birthweight
A link between caffeinated beverage consumption during pregnancy and low birthweight has been found by researchers at University College, Dublin.
Specialist paediatric care is essential in humanitarian settings
Trained non-medics such as specialist nurses are essential to provide quality paediatric critical care in humanitarian settings, says a paper in The Lancet.
Maternity care programme receives £1.7m funding
The Department of Health and Social Care is supporting and funding a new programme by the RCM and RCOG to improve the care of mothers and babies.
Research reveals estimate of UK children with FASD symptoms
Up to 17% of children in the UK could have symptoms consistent with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), claims research published today (30 November) in Preventive Medicine.
RCM releases continuity of carer statement and learning game
The RCM has published a revised position statement on midwifery continuity of carer and has released an interactive game to improve outcomes with the care model.
RCM signs benevolent fund agreement
An agreement to help administer and support the RCM’s benevolent fund has been signed by RCM chief executive Gill Walton and Cavell Nurses’ Trust chief executive John Orchard.
Northern Ireland midwives vote in favour of industrial action
Almost 95% of RCM members in Northern Ireland who responded to a consultation about industrial action, including strike action, over pay conditions have voted in favour.
Change to English language requirements approved by NMC
Proposals to change the requirements for overseas midwives and nurses taking the International English Language Test System (IELTS) have been given the go-ahead by the NMC.
Vaccine report highlights barriers to global vaccine action plan
Vaccine hesitancy and measles outbreaks have been two of the barriers to the so-called ‘decade of vaccines’ launched in 2010.