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Following publication of a report by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives in 2019 that identified significant improvements to maternity services needed at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, the Welsh Government set up an Independent Maternity Se...

As Omicron brings more uncertainty and strain, Camilla writes about what we can do to make a difference, alongside her reflections from the College’s first Climate Change conference.

With support from NIHR, we have run the Paediatric Involvement and Engagement in Research (PIER) award for the second year now to recognise multi-disciplinary teams that involve and engage children and young people in their research. Here, we speak with the winning team about their project.

Elizabeth Lawson, a final year medical student, discusses the benefits of learning about disability medicine via this online resource and recommends its use alongside traditional undergraduate teaching methods.

Royal Colleges respond to new coronavirus guidance for pregnant women.

A good start in life is critical for health—and this story begins before birth. The WHO states that monitoring maternal and child health during pregnancy is critical, and that smoking is one of the most important modifiable lifestyle choices during this period.

Every death of a child or young person is a unique tragedy. In coping with such events as healthcare professionals, we respond in personalised ways. A common question, though, is whether we did everything we could to prevent it. Did we examine thoroughly? Did we respond to results quickly? Did we li...

RCPCH President responds to latest National Maternity and Perinatal Audit and says whilst the expansion of perinatal mental health support is particularly welcome, support services are under immense pressure. He urges an immediate moratorium on any further cuts so "pregnant women and their children ...