Devondoula

05/11/2025

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The 2025 Cochrane review on immediate and early skin-to-skin contact after birth highlights that further randomized controlled trials comparing skin-to-skin contact with ‘usual care’ are no longer ethical.

The findings show there is now enough evidence to make immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth the global standard of care, and as WHO already recommends skin-to-skin the standard of care, the authors argue that randomizing the separation of mother and newborn may no longer be justifiable.

Read more:
https://centerforbreastfeeding.org/cochrane-review-2025

27/08/2025

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Brilliant work by the midwife who persisted in promoting in theatres 🧡

🤱 The Midwife Who Persisted

Introducing skin-to-skin in theatre has transformed the experience of birth for mothers and babies – thanks to the dedication of midwives who refused to give up.

Discover the story behind this change and why it matters 👇
🔗 https://shorturl.at/d2kNf

11/08/2025

Midwife Continuity of Carer: What’s the Impact?

A new national study of over 922,000 women in England highlights the effect of being supported by the same midwifery team throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.

Key insights from the largest study of its kind

23% of women were placed on the Midwife Continuity of Carer (MCoC) pathway
Women on the MCoC pathway were significantly more likely to initiate breastfeeding
No overall difference was observed in stillbirth rates compared to standard care
However, Black women on the MCoC pathway had significantly lower stillbirth rates than their counterparts

Women with no antenatal appointment by 24 weeks had notably higher stillbirth rates

These findings strengthen the case for prioritising MCoC in areas with higher deprivation and in ethnically diverse communities—especially as part of the NHS Core20PLUS5 initiative to reduce health inequalities.

Read the full paper via stories ⬆️

11/08/2025

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NHS England » Your guide to birth notification after an unassisted birth