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RCOG release: Induction of labour in older mothers may reduce risk of stillbirth, say experts

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Induction of labour at an earlier stage of gestation in women of advanced maternal age may reduce the risk of stillbirth and neonatal complications, say experts from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in a new Scientific Impact Paper (SIP) launched today.

RCOG statement on Brook/FPA report on cuts to sexual health services

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Commissioned by Brook and Family Planning Association (FPA), this new report Unprotected Nation looks at how NHS efficiency savings in contraception and sexual health services could cost the NHS more in the long term.

RCOG statement on new professional standards for cosmetic practice published by the Royal College of Surgeons

RCOG

New professional standards for cosmetic practice are published today by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).

RCOG statement on the long-term effects on child IQ of epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy

RCOG

The Lancet Neurology has published research today suggesting that taking the anti-epileptic drug valproate during pregnancy affects the IQ of children up to the age of six.

RCOG statement on new post mortem consent package launched by Sands

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Sands has launched a  new post mortem consent package developed to provide information and guidance about post mortems for health professionals and for bereaved parents whose baby has died before, during or shortly after birth.

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