MBRRACE-UK has published a State of the Nation report on perinatal deaths of babies born in 2022. This report covers all babies who died during pregnancy or within 28 days of being born. Here are the key findings 👇 MBRRACE UK NPEU-Oxford Oxford Population Health (OxPop)

The most common causes of stillbirth and neonatal death remain the same, with placental issues causing over a third of stillbirths but still a third with unknown cause. Congenital anomalies are the most common cause of neonatal death.

Full report at timms.le.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk-per…

We’re at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust today running our Examination of the Newborn course with experts in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neonatology and paediatric surgery. The course will have theory and practical sessions to build skills in NIPE.

We have limited charity places available in next year’s TCS London Marathon! If you’re interested in taking on the 26.2 miles in aid of Baby Lifeline, visit our website to find out more and download an application form today 👉babylifeline.org.uk/london-maratho…

We’ve published an animation that breaks down our #EarlyNotificationScheme. It aims to explain what the Scheme does and what families can expect from the process. Watch the animation here ➡️ bit.ly/3LybNTv #Maternity

We’ve now sent over £3 million in medical aid to Ukraine 📣 The most recent vital supplies provided were sent in mid-July and included fully equipped hospital beds, medical benches, various wound dressings and more. Support our Ukraine Appeal 👉babylifeline.org.uk/ukraine

Two leading universities need participants for a study into the care parents receive after their baby has died or been harmed in maternity. If you’ve been part of a review or investigation since January 2019, and would like to take part, please email [email protected].

We were saddened to learn that, on Monday 8 July 2024 the Ohymatdyt Children’s Hospital in Ukraine was attacked by Russian missiles. Alona Bond, who received cared at the hospital with her son, visited to see the consequences of the attack. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8dst3f

Our National Maternity Safety Conference is just seven weeks away 📣 With all our exhibitors on board and a fantastic list of guest speakers – our fifth annual conference is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. Join us on Thursday 26th September 👉babylifeline.org.uk/conference-2024

📢We are excited to announce our NEW course, taking place from October!📢 'Informed Consent in Maternity Care: Putting it into practice' explores the law on #consent and how it applies in maternity care, with lots of opportunity to ask the experts & discuss cases. #SaferBirths

Our most recent consignment of over £200,000 worth of medical aid has arrived in Ukraine. Wound dressings are a common request by healthcare workers in Ukraine, and so we’re pleased to have been able to provide these supplies. Support our Ukraine Appeal: lnkd.in/eqU74Z7h

As a charity, we rely on demonstrating our impact to further the work we do. 💬 If we've had an impact on you and, if you're a healthcare professional, the families you care for, then we'd love to hear from you. Fill in survey 👉tinyurl.com/27aaxt9d

There's just three days left to submit your poster abstract for our National Maternity Safety Conference. We are specifically looking to showcase quality improvement projects with outcome data. Find out more 👉babylifeline.org.uk/conference-202…

The deadline to submit your abstract for our #MatSafety2024 conference poster competition is TODAY (Monday 19th Aug)! There's still time (just!) to submit via our website: babylifeline.org.uk/conference-202… 😁 #SaferBirths

We’re thrilled to share that Donna Ockenden will be speaking at our National Maternity Safety Conference. Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt will Chair the ‘Progress in Partnership’ panel session. Book to join us on Thursday 26th September👉 babylifeline.org.uk/conference-2024 #MatSafety2024

We're looking forward to hearing from Kate Brintworth Kate Brintworth, Ngozi Edi-Osagie Ngozi Edi-Osagie & Donald Peebles at our National Maternity Safety Conference on Thursday 26th September 🌟 #MatSafety2024 There's still time to book your place! 👉babylifeline.org.uk/conference-2024

Between 23rd September - 29th September, the The Motherhood Group will be marking Black Maternal Mental Health Week, with this year's theme being “Transforming and Advancing Change." Find out how you can get involved 👉themotherhoodgroup.org #BMMHW24 Sandra Igwe

Thank you to everyone who submitted a poster abstract for #MatSafety2024. We've now emailed all applicants to inform them if they have been successful. If you're still waiting to hear from us, please first check your spam inbox and then email [email protected] 📧

Happy International Day of Charity 💙 We'd like to take today to thank you for your continued support in making care safer for every mother and baby. If you'd like to get involved with what we do, please visit 👉 babylifeline.org.uk #InternationalDayofCharity