Congratulations to our Chair of Trustees, Professor Andrew Shennan, on Academy Fellowship
We are incredibly proud to congratulate Professor Andrew Shennan OBE, our Chair of Trustees, on formally receiving his Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. This prestigious honour recognises [...]
Ockenden Maternity Review
Statement from Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) on the publication of the Ockenden Review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust The publication of the Ockenden Review into maternity services at Nottingham [...]
Early birth safer for mother and baby in high blood pressure pregnancies
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, which include pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, and chronic hypertension, are the second leading cause of maternal death globally. For women with pre-eclampsia, early birth remains the [...]
World Pre-eclampsia Day
Today is World Pre-eclampsia Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and supporting families affected by pre-eclampsia around the world. It’s an opportunity to highlight the importance [...]
Black Baby Loss Awareness Week
During Black Baby Loss Awareness Week, we honour the babies lost too soon and stand alongside families who continue to face stark inequalities in maternity care and outcomes. Black women [...]
APEC CEO steps down
Sadly we have to announce that Marcus Green (our CEO) has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive of APEC, during his tenure, Marcus has provided steady [...]
Home blood pressure checks could reduce risks after hypertensive pregnancy
The ‘Impact of Blood Pressure Self-Management on Vascular Remodeling After Hypertensive Pregnancy’ study finds monitoring and adjustment of medication where needed can help protect mothers’ heart health. Read the Guardian [...]
National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation launches call for public to share experiences
Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is today asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through [...]
The Maternal Care Bundle
NHS England has recently launched the The Maternal Care Bundle, which is described as a care bundle for reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. APEC were involved in the writing of [...]
