Device that could curb maternal deaths wins funding

A device that could save the lives of women all over the world by treating postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has received significant funding, and could be available widely soon. The University of Liverpool in the UK has been awarded £850,000 from the National Institute...

Systematic thinking on maternal healthcare in Malta

At the Alliance for Maternal Health Equality, we believe that when it comes to maternal health, if we continue to have a fragmented approach, we will continue to get fragmented results. The ultimate goal of the Alliance is to deliver equity of access to quality...

Is it right to leave pregnant women out?

Every day, the world of medicine moves one step forward. Compared to half a century ago, a decade ago, even a year ago, doctors have never been better informed, have more answers, and a wider range of drugs to turn to and help patients. But this pace of change hasn’t...

Statins in pregnancy

Statin may reduce premature births in women with lipid syndrome. A drug which has been widely used in the general population to prevent cardiovascular disease appears to help prevent pregnancy complications in women with antiphospholipid syndrome, new research has...

90 seconds to cut the cord

Less than a year later, Dr. Alan Greene’s call to wait at least 90 secondes to cut the cord seems to got heard. The BBC reports UK guidelines on that matter are currently being reviewed and new ones should be published next year. The same week, The Guardian...