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BJOG release: Women with asthma may face increased risks in pregnancy, research suggests

13/07/2011
BJOG

Pregnant women with asthma are at a significantly increased risk of low birth weight, preterm delivery, small size for gestational age and pre-eclampsia, suggests new research published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

BJOG release: Domestic violence in pregnancy linked to depression, postnatal domestic violence and child behavioural problems

22/06/2011
BJOG

Domestic violence in pregnancy is linked to depression and childhood behavioural problems, suggests new research published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

New guidance on the management of mental health issues during pregnancy and the postnatal period

09/06/2011
New Good Practice guidance

The RCOG has published Management of Women with Mental Health Issues during Pregnancy and the Postnatal Period. which highlights the role of maternity services in the early identification of high-risk women and assessment of current illness, and describes principles of service organisation for health providers to meet these needs.

New patient information published: Air Travel and Pregnancy - Information for you

09/02/2011
New Patient Information

The RCOG has published information for patients about travelling by air during pregnancy. Air Travel and Pregnancy - Information for you is for anyone considering travelling by air when pregnant and is relevant for all lengths of flights.

RCOG release: RCOG issues new guidance on vitamin supplementation in pregnancy

19/10/2009

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Scientific Advisory Committee has released a new opinion paper on vitamin supplementation during pregnancy. The paper examines the evidence for vitamin supplementation and provides guidance for pregnant women in the UK. The committee considered the use of multivitamin preparations, as well as the use of high dose individual vitamins for the prevention of specific diseases. The recommendations of the paper are as follows:

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