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Preterm birth rates highest in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, research says
A new paper estimates that nearly 11% of all live births were preterm in 2014, with 81% of them occurring in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.![](/media/2140/wellbeing-women-logo.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=131884155170000000)
WoW research grants 2019
Midwives are invited to apply for the Wellbeing of Women (WoW) research grants for 2019.![](/media/2968/newborn-feet-by-vierdrie-250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131925977340000000)
Long-term prognosis for extremely premature babies can change ‘rapidly’ post birth, study shows
For extremely preterm infants, changes occur rapidly after birth in terms of long-term prognosis and major neurodevelopmental disability, research finds.![](/media/2969/paperwork_istock_250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131925984190000000)
Local investigations into baby deaths have improved, says RCOG
A progress report reveals improvement of local investigations into baby deaths and brain injuries that happened during childbirth.New scheme aims to boost midwife and nurse leadership in research
A new research leadership programme has been launched today for midwives and nurses, in a bid to provide members of both professions a chance to develop in the area.![files](/media/2334/250x200paperwork_shutterstock_78544615.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116520000000)
NIHR launches new research leadership programme
The 70@70 NIHR Senior Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme was launched today (1 November) by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).![Pregnancy test image](/media/2460/pregnancy-test-shutterstock_250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116530000000)
Short birth spacing increases risks
Getting pregnant less than 12 months after birth is associated with risks for women of all ages, researchers find.![Mother breast feeding](/media/2474/5-breastfeeding_istock.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116530000000)
Breastfeeding could influence income in adulthood, research suggests
A research study has found that babies who were breastfed went on to have a higher household income and scored higher on memory tests as an adult, in comparison to babies who were not.![caesarean](/media/2476/caesarean.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116530000000)
Research reveals rise in global CS rate
Research published in The Lancet shows that the number of babies born through CS almost doubled globally between 2000 and 2015 – from 12% to 21% of all births.![](/media/3046/bump250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131946031360000000)