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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Figures show rise in infant mortality rate
There has been an increase in infant deaths in England and Wales, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
More midwives needed for 'Better births'
‘We simply do not have enough midwives for the job we are trying to do.’ This is the view of Sarah-Jane Marsh, chair of the Maternity Transformation Programme, NHS England, speaking yesterday (22 March) at a seminar in London.