Choosing the right bedding for your baby is vital for reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But with so many choices, it can feel confusing. Watch our video for an overview of the basics. For more expert advice sign up to our e-news: bit.ly/4feMx1b

RSV is a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in the elderly & young children. Pregnant women are offered a vaccination to protect their baby, cutting the risk of serious lung infection caused by #RSV in a child's first 6 months. Read more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

📣 Have your say about equity in maternity and neonatal care! Please complete this short survey 👇🏻 qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_cC… Your views will help shape future equity and equality work and the support provided 🙏🏻 Survey open until 6 Dec ✅ Please share 😀 Wendy Olayiwola BEM, FRCM, FRSA RN, RM

I'm encouraging midwives, maternity support workers and all working in maternity and neonatal services in the NHS to have your say on what it’s like to work here. Please take part in NHS Staff Survey once you receive your invite, and have your voices heard. #NSS2024 #TeamCMidO

New dates are now available for our bespoke, interactive advanced communications training. This two-day online course is open to those working in and with maternity and neonatal services. Find out more and book your place: events.england.nhs.uk/maternity-adva…

“We were able to understand better what matters to patients” Involving patients, carers and members of the public in your research can make it more relevant and impactful. Not sure where to start? Post on People in Research to connect with people: peopleinresearch.org

Norovirus, which you might know as the “winter vomiting bug”, is spreading at higher levels this year. 📈 Here is what you can do to stop and avoid the spread this winter. 👇

Just a reminder to professionals who look after women after second trimester pregnancy loss (14-24 weeks), please complete our survey to find out variation in practice - forms.office.com/e/xqRzJTqCqG Sands - baby loss charity 💜🧡 Tommy's RoyalCollegeObsGyn British Intrapartum Care Society BMFMS

New information about baby monitors‼️We’ve just launched our brand new information on monitors, so that you can make the decision that you feel is right for you and your baby. Swipe to read more, and please share far and wide: bit.ly/4g6gDob

🔟 days left to share your views about LMNS #Equity & equality action plans! If you are a service user or work for an LMNS, ICB, NHSE regional team or the VCSE, please take the survey by Friday 13 December 👇🏻 qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_cC… Thank you! Pls RT 🙏🏻

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections. You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours. Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/res…

"Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows" - A great article by Denis Campbell shows the impact that Martha's Rule has had. theguardian.com/society/2024/d…

The latest MBRRACE report shows increasing maternal health inequalities, with women in deprived areas at higher risk. Our new video series explores solutions from experts on improving care and achieving more equitable outcomes: brnw.ch/21wQqW6

In her latest blog, our President Ranee Thakar explores current challenges in maternity services and plans for turning the tide in 2025: rcog.org.uk/news/president…

Maternal health inequalities are rising. Hear from Professor Marian Knight on the scale of the problem, factors underlying inequalities and actions needed beyond maternity services: brnw.ch/21wQDOo

As part of the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth programme, we’re seeking views from women, birthing people, birth partners and health professionals on impacted fetal head interventions during caesarean birth and outcomes. Please complete our survey: brnw.ch/21wQPZu

In our new video series on tackling inequalities and disadvantage during pregnancy and birth, Professor of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Laura Howe discusses intimate partner violence and shares insights on identifying and supporting high-risk women: brnw.ch/21wQTlT

Travelling abroad this summer? Add your #MMR vaccine to the travel checklist – illnesses like #Measles are more common in some parts of the world. 🌍🤒 Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations. If not, contact your GP practice to catch up. 📱✅

All the little things you do together like chatting, reading, or playing help your child get ready for the next step, like starting school. Load them up. Visit Start for Life for easy tips and activities you can do together with your child: nhs.uk/start-for-life…