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Calls for changes in UK flour to prevent birth defects

It is estimated current proposals will help prevent around 200 neural tube defects each year – around 20% of the annual UK total

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Calls to increase folic acid levels in flour ‘to prevent more birth defects’

It is estimated current proposals will help prevent around 200 neural tube defects each year – around 20% of the annual UK total.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Women seeking abortions face ‘cruel’ delays due to NHS funding row

Exclusive: ‘I don’t understand how anyone managing healthcare can act so cruelly,’ says medical director of leading UK abortion provider

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Covid vaccines are ‘safe for pregnant women and cut stillbirth risk’, study says

Unvaccinated pregnant women who catch Covid-19 are more likely to fall seriously ill

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Covid vaccines safe for pregnant women and cut stillbirth risk, says review

Chance of stillbirth reduced by 15%, researchers find, after examining studies and trials that enrolled 117,552 women

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Royal fans spot Kate Middleton's hidden message to struggling women in stunning outfit

Kate Middleton visited the Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recently - and the beautiful outfit she wore that day may have been sending a subtle but powerful message

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Kate and Anne arrive for first joint engagement at London maternity healthcare organisations

Anne is patron of the Royal College of Midwives and Kate is patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

Kate Middleton steps out with Princess Anne for their first-ever joint royal engagement

Kate Middleton and Princess Anne both visited the London headquarters of the Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in a rare joint engagement today

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

Kate and Anne visit maternal healthcare colleges HQ

Anne is patron of the Royal College of Midwives and Kate is patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Kate Middleton's sweet moment with midwife who delivered Princess Charlotte

Kate Middleton broke royal rules when she saw a familiar face in the crowd during a 2018 visit to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022