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Smoking statistics show wide variation
A new report shows that just one in six clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are meeting the national ambition that fewer than 6% of women should be smoking at the time they give birth.
Poll reveals confusion about caffeine consumption in pregnancy
A survey of more than 4000 pregnant women shows that 61% would reduce their caffeine consumption habits after being made aware of how much caffeine there is in daily items.
New digital help for breastfeeding
A breastfeeding friend has been launched on Amazon’s Alexa voice search service, as part of a campaign by Public Health England (PHE) to support new mums 24/7.
Country news: Scotland
News and updates from RCM Scotland by director Mary Ross-Davie (Midwives Spring 2018)
One-to-one with Terri Coates
Call the midwife is one of the BBC’s most popular and award-winning series and has given the profession a great boost, thanks to the programme’s midwifery advisor Terri Coates.
New 10p coin to represent NHS
As the NHS turns 70 this year the Royal Mint has launched an NHS 10p coin to mark the milestone.
New body diagram for 'red book'
The latest versions of the children’s 'red book' health and development log will contain a body map illustration to identify birthmarks and a genetic condition.
Rise in cardiovascular issues in women after preeclampsia
Women diagnosed with preeclampsia during pregnancy were significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol within five years compared with women who did not have preeclampsia, a US study has found.
New breastfeeding research centre
The University of Zurich (UZH) is set to create a new centre for research into the long-term effects of breastfeeding.