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Care of severely premature babies to be debated
By Sarah Lawson on 06/11/2006 14:28:12
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists calls for an open debate on the care and welfare of premature babies born with long-term health problems.
Following an article in the Sunday Times newspaper, provocatively titled ‘Doctors: let us kill disabled babies’, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has issued a statement concerning their standpoint on the welfare of severely
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Homes Births as Safe as Hospital
By Sarah Lawson on 20/04/2009 02:32:43
A new study suggests that home births are as safe for women with low-risk pregnancies, as hospital births are
the importance of the quality of midwife care in those home births and it has been questioned whether we have this level of resources available to achieve the same in this country.At a time when organisations like the Royal College of Midwives are calling
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Epidurals Safer than Women Think
By Sarah Lawson on 12/01/2009 00:19:21
A new report claims that an epidural for pain relief in labour is not as risky a procedure as patients believe
's Royal United Hospital has found that the reality of harm is probably about ten times less than previously believed.What is an epidural and how does it work?An epidural is an anaesthetic-analgesic mix delivered to the spine via a fine tube inserted with a
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'Going Home Packs' for Premature Babies
By Sarah Lawson on 03/11/2009 02:14:29
The baby charity Bliss offer special support for families when they leave hospital
, breastfeeding and weaning, financial advice and helpful facts for fathers.The pack also includes a voucher booklet full for discounts with brands such as Fairy Non Bio, Pampers and Mothercare. Kath Barne, Ward Manager at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax said
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