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 [...]
Baby Loss Certificate launched to recognise and support bereaved parents
The government has launched a voluntary scheme to allow parents to record and receive a certificate to provide recognition of their loss. Parents can access this free service from 9am [...]
Repeat testing for pre-eclampsia does not lead to better outcomes for pregnant women
A single test to speed up diagnosis of a serious disease in pregnant women does not need to be repeated, new research has found. Results from the PARROT-2 trial, published [...]
MBRRACE Report finds maternal deaths from pre-eclampsia continue to increase
Today sees the launch of the MBRRACE Report Lessons learned to inform maternity care from the UK and Ireland Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths and Morbidity 2019-21. APEC were once [...]
Government Women’s Health Strategy turns one
With the Women’s Health Strategy turning one this summer, the government is hailing it as a “major boost for women and girls at every stage of their lives” Some of [...]
New Scottish recommendations for pre-eclampsia blood test welcomed
Action on Pre-eclampsia welcomed today’s news that the Scottish Health Technologies Group has recommended the use of a ground-breaking test which can predict, rule in and rule out pre-eclampsia. However, [...]
Scotland appoints new Women’s Health Champion – APEC urges focus on PlGF testing
Action on Pre-eclampsia warmly welcomes the appointment today of Prof Anna Glasier as Scottish Women’s Health Champion. Prof Glasier will arrive with a full inbox but must prioritise Placental Growth [...]
Scottish Government decline to participate in new pregnancy app trial which could help predict pre-eclampsia
The Tommy’s App, set to be tested in 26 maternity in England will warn clinicians if mothers and their babies could be at risk of serious conditions such as pre-eclampsia. [...]
New Report shows Pre-eclampsia Deaths on The Rise
Action On Pre-Eclampsia has called for urgent action to stem the flow of maternal deaths from pre-eclampsia following the shocking MBRRACE report published today. The report shows that: 4 times [...]
