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Women's health back in the spotlight to mark the second year of the government's 10-year strategy. The Health Secretary spoke from her own personal experience while reinforcing the strategy's priorities: "Some mums endure simply unacceptable care, and live with the consequences of that trauma for the rest of their lives." Key points from the speech: 🔺 Improve maternity services 🔻 Reduce traumatic birth experiences 💰 £50m of new funding to tackle maternal disparities 😢 293 women died in pregnancy between 2020-2022 Lot of heat and noise in this area but time will tell if genuine improvements are being made. Is the funding enough? Do we have enough staff and staff with the right skills / education to support these priorities? Can the NHS - with so many other challenges - grip and focus on implementing the strategy? #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #nhsengland #nhs #nhsworkforce Women's Health Professional Care Emma Pappenheim Lucca Finch Victoria Dunsmore https://lnkd.in/eAASNgAG

It is very welcoming news that the UK government has announced a package of new measures to boost the health and wellbeing of women and girls. (https://lnkd.in/eju6fgnC) It includes o the development of a new AI tool o creating women’s health hubs o increasing access to vital health information, etc. It will provide information for women on various health issues including periods, gynaecological conditions, fertility, pregnancy, heart health and cancers. And here is the NHS women’s health page: https://lnkd.in/er98JqX6 Could it challenge the stigma of talking about sexual&reproductive health and other unspoken issues, such as baby loss and IVF? I met a few women; for example, one who asked me where she could deal with her traumatic baby loss experience and mental health while on the NHS’s long waiting list as a BAME woman, and the other who met different GPs to get a proper explanation of contraception and period issues. With the welcoming news, still asking; What is the gap? and how can we achieve sexual & reproductive justice? #NHS #Womens_health #sexual_and_reprodcutive_health #wellbeing #UK

A recently published study in The Lancet Global Health sheds light on the enduring health struggles faced by postnatal women, highlighting that approximately 40 million women annually encounter long-term health issues stemming from childbirth. ---------- For the latest in #healthcare, #medtech, #medicaldevices, #diagnostics and #medical world, follow MedTechAsia.in. ---------- #postnatalhealth #healthcare #childbirth #womenshealth #womenshealthissues

Researchers at RUSH have revealed that urinary incontinence, a common issue affecting 30% to 50% of women, could have further health implications. The study, published in the January issue of Menopause, suggests that the frequency and volume of urinary leakage are associated with increased odds of disability in midlife women. Medical Press reported that Dr. Sheila Dugan, Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at RUSH, emphasised the tendency to overlook urinary incontinence symptoms until they become irritating or start limiting physical and social activities. “Because this study suggests that urinary incontinence is associated with disability, exploring treatment options in the early stages may help decrease this outcome in midlife women,” she explained. #urinaryincontinence #womenshealth #femtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #startups #innovation #health #medtech #healthcareresearch #femalehealth #genderhealthgap #reproductivehealth #funding #investment #grants #maternalhealth #periods #menstruation #sexualhealth #sextech #menopause #fertility #pregnancy #postpartum #eggfreezing #IVF #healthequity #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorhealth #hormonehealth

Every two minutes, a woman dies from pregnancy complications globally, meanwhile innovations like the calibrated obstetric drape can and are saving lives in childbirth. Discover how local solutions can make a global impact in maternal healthcare in Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate's and Professor Samba Sow's recent op-ed. https://lnkd.in/euqKrjey

According to a study that was recently published in The Lancet Global Health, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth annually. This can range from lower back pain and depression to dyspareunia and secondary infertility. The scope of the problem, which affects more than a third of women in some capacity, highlights the need for greater recognition within the healthcare system of these issues, and a wider effort to promote health equity. #WomensHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #Childbirth

Geneva: Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, according to a new study published today in The Lancet Global Health. Part of a special Series on maternal health, the study shows a high burden of postnatal conditions that persist in the months or even years after giving birth. These include pain during sexual intercourse ( #Childbirth #maternalhealth #Women

Chronic lung #diseases significantly impact #women, claiming thousands of lives daily #worldwide. Additionally, #diabetes is a leading cause of complications during #pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes. Pregnancy-related conditions like #hypertension and #gestational diabetes pose serious health risks to women and their #offspring. The World Health Organization also states that depression is more common in women than men, with an estimated 4.4% of the global #population living with depression. Click here to read Arogya World's perspective https://lnkd.in/dkaMNqX9

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms and for that reason #GoRedforWomen is here to support women in all stages of life, and all stages of a #pregnancy. The American Heart Association recently convened a group of experts in #maternalhealth, #postpartumhealth and women’s #cardiovascular health to develop comprehensive recommendations for enhancing postpartum systems of care. This is the latest development from the AHA’s Advancing Maternal Health Through Quality Improvement and Professional Education initiative, launched in July 2022. In an earlier phase of the Advancing Maternal Health initiative, the Association launched a course on its Professional Education Hub™ on the role of cardiovascular health in maternal health. #womenshealth #postpartum #maternal #qualityimprovement #professionaleduaction #maternalhealth

The Health and Social Care Secretary has named problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims among the government’s priorities for women’s health in 2024. Speaking at the Women’s Health Summit in central London to mark the second year of the landmark Women’s Health Strategy for England, Victoria Atkins said it would also prioritise improving maternity care and support for mothers who suffer birth trauma. This follows a raft of successes over the strategy’s first 12 months, including reducing the cost of HRT for nearly half a million women, and the rollout of specialist women’s health hubs in every local health area. The strategy also championed the creation of a new dedicated women’s health section of the NHS website, providing updated information, advice and practical resources for women’s health across the life course. As well as announcing its new priorities, the government announced the reappointment of Professor Dame Lesley Regan as Women’s Health Ambassador for England for a further 2 years, to December 2025. Professor Dame Lesley was appointed as the Women’s Health Ambassador in 2022 and brings a raft of expertise spanning a 44-year career in women’s health as a practising clinician. She has specialised in core areas including miscarriage, period problems, gynaecological surgery and menopause. #womenshealth #femtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #startups #innovation #health #medtech #healthcareresearch #femalehealth #genderhealthgap #reproductivehealth #funding #investment #grants #maternalhealth #periods #menstruation #sexualhealth #sextech #menopause #fertility #pregnancy #postpartum #eggfreezing #IVF #healthequity #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorhealth #hormonehealth https://buff.ly/49cRLYX