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Thousands of parents and children across England will be able to give their child the best start in life thanks to a £126 million government funding boost.
The UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation.
In September 2021, the 4 UK governments announced the intention to mandate…
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced.
Programme to help avoid brain injury in childbirth piloted from today to boost maternity safety.
A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly people will save lives in the UK.
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Guardian on smoking addiction and MPs' historic opportunity to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
The Chief Nursing Officers and Senior Midwives of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have spoken out in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
The investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.
Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
The Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Woman's Health Summit to update on the Women's Health Strategy 2024 priorities.
Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.
Maternity and neonatal services nationwide will be required to support and inform women who experience trauma during childbirth.
Public consultation launched on first UK-wide guidelines for clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from 1 October.
Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy.
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
Folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening brain and spinal conditions in foetuses.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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