Evaluation of the implementation of the Saving Babies ' Lives Care Bundle in early adopter NHS Trusts in England

This independent evaluation, commissioned by NHS England, shows clinical improvements such as better monitoring of a baby ' s growth and movement in pregnancy, as well as better monitoring in labour, led to maternity staff helping to save more than 160 babies ' lives across 19 maternity units. The report found that stillbirths fell by a fifth at the maternity units where the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle, had been implemented. The best practice guidance is now being introduced across the country and has the potential if these findings were replicated, to prevent an estimated 600 stillbirths.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news