A report from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) focusing on the suitability of equipment used for continuous fetal heart rate monitoring during labour and birth highlights that more needs to be done to ensure that training provides staff with the in-depth knowledge needed to effectively use the equipment.

Helen Mactier, President of the British Association of Perinatal Medicine, is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to help newborn babes and their families.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), GOSH (Great Ormond Street Hospital) Charity and Sparks are excited to announce that their 2022 Simon Newell Research Award is now open until 30 November 2021.

Commercial rights to Synagis (palivizumab) for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention in high-risk infants and children under the age of two years old have now returned to AstraZeneca following expiration of the distribution agreement with AbbVie.

Two neonatal nurses who work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital have raised over £1,000 for Bliss by scaling Scotland’s highest mountain.

Medela Family tracks important stats for pregnancy, the baby, and breastfeeding from the first trimester of pregnancy through the baby’s first year, providing personalised, evidence-based tips and support to help families meet their breastfeeding goals.

Maternity safety minister Nadine Dorries has announced £2.45 million funding to reduce brain injuries in babies as part of a new drive to avoid birthing complications.

Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive help and support for mental health problems through dedicated hubs which are being set up across the country.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Leeds host the first UK research project focused on improving MRI of infants with congenital heart disease using 4D Flow MRI prototype software provided by Siemens Healthineers.

Central Medical Supplies Ltd has supplied 70 phototherapy systems to the East and West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Networks.