2015 Pregnancy Summit– State of the science on medicine in pregnancy

The Pregnancy Summit, held in London in early October, was an opportunity to hear about some of the latest science related to pregnancy and fetal health medicine. The Pregnancy and Medicine Initiative was present at the conference, which took place simultaneously with the first European Safe Motherhood Week, to help highlight some of the important work being done to improve…

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It isn’t just about stories… it’s about getting support

A few of weeks ago, our ‘miracle’ baby Luke turned 12, and this reminded me that it was nearly 13 years ago that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I write this blog and talk to others about my experience, the emotions come flooding back, making it feel like yesterday. Watch Fighting for two: cancer and pregnancy to find…

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Coping with breast cancer in pregnancy: an ongoing study

After being diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant eight years ago, Janne Rodsten is now studying for a professional doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. In connection with her final thesis, due for submission in 2016, she will be carrying out a formal study into women’s experience of pregnancy-associated breast cancer.…

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