COVID-19

October 12, 2023

Katie’s Story

Katie, a mother of 3, (5, 3, and 2) developed high blood pressure with her third pregnancy around 26 weeks which then lead to her being […]
October 13, 2022

MBRRACE-UK latest perinatal mortality surveillance report (for 2020) now available

MBRRACE-UK is a team of researchers, clinicians and representatives of parent groups and charities. Every year MBRRACE-UK collects and analyses data about baby deaths from UK […]
February 15, 2022

New film launched on medicines safe for use in pregnancy

APEC has been working with The Concept Foundation and volunteers to help create this short film, highlighting the need for more clinical trials in pregnancy. Thank […]
October 27, 2021

JCVI urge a focus on providing clear information on covid vaccine for pregnant women

Members of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have suggested a focus on reaching pregnant women with information on vaccine safety  only about 15% in […]
July 26, 2021

APEC Annual Expert Meeting 2021 – Thank you to all speakers and delegates.

All with an interest in pre-eclampsia were welcome to attend this year’s meeting. 2021’s Meeting was once again online. Date: 4th November 2021 Time: 10:00 -12:00 […]
February 11, 2021

Updated statement from APEC Chair of Trustees Prof Andy Shennan OBE on antenatal care following COVID-19 pandemic

APEC are making the following statement regarding antenatal care and pre-eclampsia risk following the COVID19 pandemic. Pre-eclampsia • 1 in 30 women will develop pre-eclampsia during […]
December 9, 2020

DATE for your DIARY APEC Expert meeting 2021 4th November

“amazing” “thought – provoking” “brilliant” Following the wonderful feedback from this years hugely successful day we have already got a note in our diaries for 2021 […]
March 27, 2020

Antenatal care and pre-eclampsia risk following the Covid-19 Pandemic: A statement from APEC

We understand many of you are very worried about pregnancy, pre-eclampsia and how the current situation may affect you or your family. Please read the statement […]
March 27, 2020

Latest RCOG Guidance for healthcare professionals on coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in pregnancy,

The following advice is provided as a resource for UK Healthcare Professionals based on a combination of available evidence, good practice and expert advice. The priorities […]