2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (782+ words) A landmark review into maternity services has found “stark inequalities” in maternity and neonatal care UK — with women from religious and ethnic minority backgrounds, including Muslims, persistently experiencing poor outcomes. Commissioned by former health secretary Wes Streeting, the National Maternity…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (686+ words) New anti-racism training for midwives must be implemented into “every single aspect” of learning and teach students to confront their own biases if it is to be effective, experts have warned. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which approves and…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (614+ words) Every March, Endometriosis Action Month brings attention to a condition that affects one in 10 women. This year, the theme is Endometriosis Doesn’t Wait — highlighting the urgent need for faster diagnosis, better care and greater awareness of a disease that is…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (746+ words) A Black Muslim woman died after health workers in London failed to adequately diagnose or manage a dangerous pregnancy complication, an inquest has been told. Ayaan Ali Waeys’ family believe discrimination may have played a part in her treatment and…...