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June is CMV Awareness Month, and throughout this month we will be highlighting why awareness of this virus during pregnancy and after birth is crucial. Did you know that an estimated 2,400 babies are born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the UK each year? That's 1 in 150 babies. Most will not have any symptoms, but around 1 in 1,000 babies will develop long-term problems due to the infection. These issues may include: • seizures (fits) • hearing problems • problems with the eyes • problems with the liver and spleen • Cerebral palsy • ADHD, behavioural and learning difficulties Thanks to your support, Action is funding the development of a low-cost screening test for CMV. Learn more about CMV and the research we're supporting here: https://lnkd.in/eDyZEbzA.... With your help, we will NEVER give up. Together, we can save babies' and children's lives. #CMVawarenessmonth #Cytomegalovirus See less

Houston-founded Ema, an AI resource for maternal health support, has been loaded onto the Willow Innovations Inc. app, a platform for breastfeeding mothers.  https://lnkd.in/gjK2_7ji

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Mirvat Alasnag, leads a inisghtful discussion with Julia Grapsa and Ahmed Krimly on 'Women's Cardiovascular Health: Addressing Sex Differences, Cardio-Obstetrics & the Heart Team Approach' Key themes explored: - Disparities in heart failure care for women. - Gaps in evidence-based structural imaging for women. - The role of transcatheter interventions during pregnancy. - The importance of the heart team approach. - Empowering women in cardiology.

Six-year-old Meadow is a “happy and determined little girl who dances to the beat of her own drum,” says her mum Lauren. Meadow was born with congenital CMV after Lauren contracted the virus during pregnancy. Early diagnosis meant Meadow received prompt treatment, which helped limit the damage. Despite treatment, she faces challenges like brain abnormalities, epilepsy, hearing loss, right-sided weakness, and global developmental delay. “Research is so important. Not many people are aware of CMV and a lot of doctors are completely unaware of it,” Lauren explains. An estimated one in 150 babies are born with CMV, with most showing no symptoms. However, one in 1,000 babies in the UK will have permanent disabilities due to this infection. We're funding research to develop a low-cost screening device for early detection. Read more about CMV and the research we're supporting: https://lnkd.in/eDyZEbzA.... With your help, we will NEVER give up. Together, we can save babies' and children's lives. #CMVawarenessmonth #cytomegalovirus

As a working woman who does my best to look out for other women, I am ashamed to say that I had never considered how challenging this would be until it directly impacted me. Please can we talk about breastfeeding and pumping whilst working/travelling on the go? And does anyone have any advice? My daughter is eight months old. Today I travelled from Yorkshire to London for an (excellent!) conference for the day and it was the first time I’ve been away from her for longer than an hour or two. I am breastfeeding and needed to pump milk, firstly to avoid pain and infection, and secondly to ensure I can maintain a supply to continue to feed my baby. Whilst station and venue staff were as helpful as they could be, it has logistically been very challenging and also stressful to try and pump and safely store my milk for my baby, despite doing all I can to plan ahead. For example, the “breastfeeding space” at King’s Cross Station did not exist as described online or indeed at all. A kind and well-intentioned member of staff instead directed me to the disabled toilet, which isn’t sanitary or appropriate and which would have deprived someone with access needs from a vital space they needed. This isn’t intended to be a moan. I am aware that attitudes to breastfeeding have come a long way in recent years. But the lack of facilities available to support breastfeeding mothers working/travelling on the go does need to be addressed. In the meantime, what do we do? All advice and thoughts welcome…

The findings from today’s MBRRACE-UK report, Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care, are both sobering and a call to action. It is deeply concerning that the leading cause of maternal death between 2020 and 2022 remains blood clots, followed by Covid-19 and heart disease. The urgent need for swift identification and treatment of these life-threatening conditions cannot be overstated, and I fully support the key recommendations made by the MBRRACE-UK team. Equally important are the disparities in maternal outcomes highlighted in this report. The ongoing health inequalities faced by women from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those living in the most deprived areas must be addressed as a matter of priority. No woman should face a greater risk simply because of her background, language barrier or socioeconomic status. The RCOG plays a critical role in leading the way towards better maternal outcomes, ensuring that maternity teams are equipped with the expertise and resources needed to identify and manage these risks. I want to express my support for Ranee Thakar, President of the RCOG, and the College’s commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving maternal care across the board. As someone who is deeply committed to maternal health, I echo the call for greater collaboration across healthcare, government, and communities. Together, we can make the changes needed to save lives and improve outcomes for every mother and baby. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG Ranee Thakar Kate Lancaster Anita Banerjee Catherine Nelson-Piercy Amanda Ali Siara Teelucksingh

The RCOG has responded to the MBRRACE-UK report, Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care. Today’s report shows that the leading cause of maternal death between 2020 and 2022 was blood clots (thromboembolism), followed by Covid-19 and heart disease. The MBRRACE-UK collaboration has made key recommendations for swift identification and treatment of blood clots, as well as calling for improvements to the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pregnancy. We agree that maternity teams need to have the resource and expertise to quickly identify the onset of potentially life-threatening health concerns. And we recognise that today’s report shows that there is still a huge amount of collaborative work to be done to address ongoing health inequalities for those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds or living in the most deprived areas. The College remains committed to working collaboratively with the government, NHS and partners to deliver better outcomes for pregnant women, birthing people and babies, and reducing health inequalities. You can read the full RCOG response here: https://brnw.ch/21wNDE1

This week, Cristin Hackel, Nurx Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN, WHNP-BC, MSCP) presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. Cristin shared research from Nurx highlighting how telecontraception provides an alternative option for those seeking contraceptives and why women need birth control for a variety of reasons. Results from 350,000+ patients showed less than one-quarter (23%) of patients were seeking birth control just to prevent pregnancy: - 48% used BC to decrease cramps and bleeding - 32% used BC to improve acne - 30% used BC to skip periods - 29% used BC to help manage mood swings/PMS/PMDD - 11% used BC to help manage symptoms of PCOS or endometriosis Women deserve access to more contraceptive care options that improve their quality of life. We’re proud to have clinical research teams dedicated to promoting the importance of contraceptive access in important forums and conferences like APHA!