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World Pre-eclampsia Day 2026

On World Pre-eclampsia Day, MNSI reflects on findings from maternal death investigations between 2020 and 2026, identifying recurring safety issues including delayed diagnosis, inconsistent monitorin…
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MHRA acts on blood transfusion safety following MNSI investigation

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published new Device Safety Information on blood transfusion sets, building on an MNSI investigation and Safety Spotlight from last …
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International day of the midwife 2026

Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most profound experiences a person can have. At the centre of this journey are midwives, skilled professionals who combine clinical expertise with com…
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Risk assessments during the maternity care pathway

Following the publication of our national learning report on the same topic, Sonia Barnfield looks at risk assessments during the maternity care pathway.
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National learning report highlights risks associated with ‘incomplete’ maternal risk assessments

Our latest learning report emphasises that maternity risk assessments can be inconsistent and do not support changes in pregnant women/person’s circumstances during the ‘maternity pathway’ (pregnancy…
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