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The feasibility of giving Calcium IV to women at elective caesarean sections with the aim of reducing blood loss survey

24 Apr 2025

Researchers at the University of York feel there is a pressing need for new and novel treatments to reduce post partum haemorrhage. They are currently developing a research grant to assess the feasibility of giving Calcium IV to women at elective... Read more

IP1217/3 Balloon disimpaction of the baby’s head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour

24 Apr 2025

The final guidance for IP1217/3 Balloon disimpaction of the baby’s head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour is now available on the NICE website . Published guidance, NICE advice and quality standards | Guidance | NICE Read more

COMPASS tool: Culture of Organisations and its Impact on Patients' Safety

16 Apr 2025

COMPASS (Culture of Organisations and its iMpact on PAtientS’ Safety) is a new patient safety tool to help understand the impact of organisational culture on patient safety and is currently being trialled across 12 trusts. The tool has been... Read more

BMFMS/WoW Entry Level Scholarship

14 Apr 2025

BMFMS in partnership with Wellbeing of Women will jointly fund one Entry Level Scholarship (ELS) to provide a single candidate with up to £20,000 for research lasting normally up to one year. Funds are for directly incurred research costs and may... Read more

ACCIA update for the 2025 award round

01 Apr 2025

ACCIA have shared some statistics about the 2024 award round and how things have changed since the scheme was reformed. Thye shared some important highlights: Success rates over the last three award rounds have been c.48% First-time applicants... Read more

2025 National Clinical Impact Awards

13 Mar 2025

The 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards round is fast approaching with applications opening on 1 April 2025 and closing at 5pm on 27 May 2025. To help applicants prepare they have published updated guidance on gov.uk. Check out our collections... Read more

The Worshipful Company of Needlemakers new award

11 Mar 2025

The Worshipful Company of Needlemakers have established new award this year. The award aims to support an early-stage project developing medical or bioscience products, technologies or services making use of the innovative and/or advanced use of... Read more

Stillbirth Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) survey

11 Mar 2025

The Stillbirth Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) would like to ask UK-based parents, professionals and anyone affected by stillbirth or the death of a baby (after 20 weeks of pregnancy) or within the first 24 hours of life, what you think are the... Read more

Organisations call for the Government to accelerate action on women’s health

10 Mar 2025

Today, the RCOG along with 48 other organisations representing women’s health and mental health are calling for concrete action if women are to receive the quality healthcare they need across their lifetime. The UK government election manifesto... Read more

BMFMS 2025 Conference -Early bird registration

04 Mar 2025

📢 Abstract submissions are now closed—thank you to everyone who submitted! Now, it’s time to secure your place at the BMFMS Annual Conference 2025! 🚨 Great news – we’re giving you MORE time to save! 🚨 The Early Bird Registration... Read more

BMFMS Conference 2025 - Final call for abstracts

27 Feb 2025

🚨 Final Call 🚨 This is a FINAL CALL to showcase your research at the BMFMS Annual Conference 2025, taking place 8-9 May in Belfast. Why submit? Gain recognition on a national & international stage Network with leading experts & peers... Read more

Second trimester pregnancy loss under 24 weeks

25 Feb 2025

Do you care for couples after second trimester pregnancy loss under 24 weeks? If so, the PASTeL-3 study team need your help! They would be very grateful if you or your colleagues would consider taking part in this survey to understand healthcare... Read more

Webinar: Making childbirth safer for mothers and babies

11 Feb 2025

Making childbirth safer for mothers and babies; the latest research. The latest research, studies and innovation projects that MASIC is involved in to make birth safer for all. Free Webinar: Thursday, February 27 · 12:30 - 2:30pm GMT The... Read more

Final Call for abstracts for BMFMS Annual Conference 2025

11 Feb 2025

Green Maternity Conference

27 Jan 2025

This event is hosted by the RCOG, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) and Sustainable Healthcare Coalition (SHC). It will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers and academics who are... Read more

New Service Available Fetal Exposure to Medicine Service (FEMS) pilot

20 Jan 2025

What is the Fetal Exposure to Medicine Service (FEMS) pilot? The Fetal Exposure to Medicines Service (FEMS) is a pilot that provides a specialised diagnostic and care management advice service to those who have been exposed to certain antiseizure... Read more

President’s Update January 2025

14 Jan 2025

Dear Members, A belated Happy New Year. The committee met on 7 January 2025 for our first full committee meeting of the New Year. We have had a productive 2024 and been asked for our comments on a number of relevant subjects including the NHS... Read more

Survey on avoidable brain injury

13 Jan 2025

Thiscovery would appreciate the help of all maternity and neonatal professionals. Please give your views to help them improve the way routinely collected data on avoidable brain injury around the time of birth are captured and used. Take part in... Read more

BMFMS Abstract Submission Deadline Extended

13 Jan 2025

📢 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended 📅 Great news for all researchers and professionals! The British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society Annual Meeting in Belfast on 8-9th May 2025 has extended the abstract submission deadline to 6th... Read more

Booking is now open for the BMFMS Conference 2025

23 Dec 2024

Booking is now open for the BMFMS Conference 2025 8th and 9th May 2025 at the ICC Belfast https://bmfmsconference.co.uk/2025/en/page/register Read more

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