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Alternative language guide for midwives
Experts have suggested new examples of language for midwives and doctors to use when addressing the women in their care and their partners.
Ibuprofen in early pregnancy linked with fertility issues
New research suggests that taking ibuprofen in the first three months of pregnancy may affect the child’s future fertility.
New members needed for research advisory committee
The charity Wellbeing of Women is looking to appoint new members to its research advisory committee.
New awards to celebrate 70 years of the NHS
A competition to celebrate the NHS’s 70th birthday will be launched in Westminster today (7 February).
UNFPA warns nearly 70 million girls face FGM by 2030
According to new research by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), between 2015 and 2030 around 68 million girls face FGM.
Mary Seacole Awards 2018
Applications are now open for individual midwives, nurses and health visitors in England to participate in the prestigious Mary Seacole Awards 2018/19.
Radical action needed for NHS in Scotland, say experts
A new report sets out five radical recommendations for the future of healthcare in Scotland.
Experts urge government to fortify flour with folic acid
Results from a new study reinforce recent calls from experts to approve the fortification of flour with folic acid, in order to protect babies from having neural tube defects.
Student places to increase in Scotland
The number of student midwives and nurses entering Scottish Government funded degree programmes will increase by 10.8% in 2018/19.