6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (225+ words) Researchers from The Rosalind Franklin Institute and The University of Manchester have won a development grant to advance a new software tool designed to improve clinical decision-making in high'risk pregnancies, particularly those at risk of stillbirth. The funding will support…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (470+ words) Backed by "25 million and expert leadership, the emergency NHS maternity taskforce aims to prevent avoidable harm, strengthen bereavement support, and deliver timely care across England. The government has finalised the members of the taskforce, which will tackle deep-rooted inequalities and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (426+ words) To name a few, it'd be that: Infertility is mainly a female problem, when in fact, male factors account for over a third of cases in the UK; IVF can guarantee conception later in life, despite declining success rates with…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (224+ words) Open Access Government The interim national maternity investigation reveals widespread failings in NHS maternity and neonatal care. Families across England report inconsistent services, a lack of compassion, and systemic failures, calling for urgent reform and accountability Key findings from the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (334+ words) As commercial spaceflight expands and humans spend longer periods beyond Earth, a new study warns that managing reproductive health is no longer a theoretical concern. Published on 3 February 2026 in Reproductive Bio Medicine Online, the report argues that the hostile environment…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (553+ words) Although many people are choosing to have children later in life, biological fertility limitations remain unchanged Although many people are choosing to have children later in life, biological fertility limitations remain unchanged. Innovations in biotechnology, such as egg quality therapeutics,…...

3+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (214+ words) CQC's 2025 maternity survey finds improvements in antenatal communication and mental health support, but highlights remaining gaps in care. .. CQC's 2025 maternity survey finds improvements in antenatal communication and mental health support, but highlights remaining gaps in care What did the survey…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (872+ words) Each year, around 15 million babies are born prematurely, with nearly one million dying soon after due to complications Endothelial " The final frontier to reduce preterm birth and death from sepsis Each year, around 15 million babies are born prematurely, with nearly…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (586+ words) Once the signal is created, the maternity unit must conduct critical safety checks within eight working days and share the findings with national teams, including the Integrated Care Board (ICB). These signals will be traffic-light coded, with amber alerts representing…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (398+ words) Recent announcements around the safety of using paracetamol in pregnancy sparked widespread concern; however, in direct response to this, researchers from the University of Liverpool conducted an in-depth evidence review of paracetamol use in pregnancy. Regulatory bodies, clinicians, pregnant women,…...