Tag Archives: neonatal death

Alternative birthing practices to avoid

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently advised avoiding the following alternative birthing practices because they have been (or may be) associated with increased risks of neonatal morbidity and mortality and have no clear benefits: water birth, vaginal seeding, umbilical cord … Continue reading

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New online course gives deeper understanding of pregnancy loss and neonatal death in a multiple pregnancy

A two-week online course by The Butterfly Project will enable healthcare professionals to gain insight into experiences following multiple pregnancy loss. The course, Loss of a Baby in Multiple Pregnancy: Supporting Grieving Parents, allows users to explore the unique parental … Continue reading

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New report in Baby Loss Awareness Week shows stark inequalities in rates of neonatal mortality – Bliss says urgent action must be taken

Bliss is calling for renewed action to tackle high rates of neonatal mortality as new figures released in Baby Loss Awareness Week show Asian and Black babies and women living in the most deprived areas of the country are at substantially increased … Continue reading

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Continuity of Carer for women who are pregnant following loss

Throughout June SANDS have been raising the need for women who are pregnant again after the death of their baby to be able to access a Continuity of Carer model of care in their local maternity service. This featured in a guest blog on … Continue reading

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When should a neonatal death be referred to the coroner? Initiation of a guideline to aid decision making

Despite improved survival, particularly for extremely preterm infants, sadly some neonates die. When this happens, it may be appropriate to refer the death to the coroner, however, there is huge variation in practice between settings regarding the coroner referral process. … Continue reading

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