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London’s NHS midwife numbers reach record high after major recruitment drive

The number of midwives working in London hospitals has reached a record high after maternity services added almost 600 staff

WHO pledges to include more pregnant women in clinical drug trials

Expectant mothers have historically been under-represented in clinical trials due to safety and ethical concers.

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Lambeth sees fewest women smoking during pregnancy as national levels drop

The overall number of pregnant women smoking at delivery continues to decline across England, new NHS Digital data shows. The

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Hospital admissions for ectopic pregnancies in England hit record high

Hospital admissions for women with ectopic pregnancies in England have hit a record high, according to new figures. Data from

More support for those facing early pregnancy endings demanded

London and Essex-based university professors have demanded better support for individuals facing early endings to pregnancy. In a report in

STIs rocket as contraception falls, NHS data reveals

Contraception usage is falling and rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing at the same time, NHS data has

‘I was told I couldn’t have children 20 years ago – now my daughter is turning two’

For most teenage girls, being infertile isn’t among their chief worries. Lauren Johnson Reynolds was just 14 when she was

Eight out of ten women desire home birth – with just 2% getting one

Eight out of 10 women admit they hope to emulate hit show Call the Midwife by having a home birth,

Mum publishes book to raise awareness of rare medical condition

A mum of three has written a book to raise awareness of a rare condition and to commemorate the work

Why is egg freezing becoming so popular?: The story of fertility preservation in a fast-paced world

In the last ten years there is one fertility treatment in particular that has seen a dramatic surge in its

Race and Class: Factors affecting care of pregnant women in UK

Non-white women and those on a lower income in the UK are less likely to survive childbirth than White women.

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