Language!
First, a project designed to make us change the language we use when talking about people with Down's Syndrome, Language Creates Reality. It has produced some cards and other downloadable resources, and was featured on BBC Breakfast this morning (at 06.42). I think its principles apply to other areas too. So, not "a Down's baby", but "a baby with Down's syndrome". Not "suffering from" but "has" Down's Syndrome. And not "a normal baby", but "a typical baby".
Note for University of Leicester members: I have made a clip in BoB which you can view or use in teaching - contact me.
In the news in the last fortnight:
Black women's maternal health, and about the campaign group Fivexmore, raising awareness that black women are five times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth.
The CQC bringing the first prosecution against an NHS trust over the death of a baby.
Fears about the number of visits health visitors will be able to make to newborns.
All those from the Guardian.
In research:
a study of the effectiveness of a breastfeeding education programme,
a study of clinical features and outcomes of SARS-nCoV-2 infection in neonates
a systematic review of vertical transmission (from mother to baby) of COVID-19
a study of the information needs of young first time mothers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Supporting students
The RCM have done a report on supporting students. It calls upon UK governments to, among other things, review financial support for midwifery students, and to provide mental health support for them.
Global health
Angela Gorman, the CEO of Life for African Mothers, which aims to make birth safer in sub-Saharan Africa, has been awarded an MBE in the birthday honours list.
I am grateful to HIFA2015 and McMaster's Evidence Alerts for noticing some of the above.
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