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Introducing a NEW Swing Maxi -double pumping power reimagined! ★★★★★
New data show rise in hospital admissions for unvaccinated pregnant women Marian Knight, Professor of Maternal and Child Population Health at the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford and chief investigator of the study, said: ‘It is extremely good news that so few vaccinated pregnant women have been admitted to hospital with COVID-19. Delta variant poses a significantly greater However, it is very concerning that admissions risk than all previous strains. of pregnant women to hospital with COVID-19 COVID-19 poses significant risks to both are increasing and that pregnant women mother and baby. Pregnant women are appear to be more severely affected by the particularly vulnerable to becoming severely Delta variant of the disease. ill from COVID-19, and around one in ten ‘ I cannot pregnant women emphasise more admitted to hospital with strongly how I cannot emphasise more symptoms of COVID-19 strongly how important it is important it is for require intensive care. One in five pregnant for pregnant women to get pregnant women to get vaccinated women admitted to vaccinated in order to protect in order to protect hospital with symptoms both them and their baby. both them and their of COVID-19 gives birth baby. Until they are prematurely. New data vaccinated, pregnant from the UK Obstetric women must continue to be extremely Surveillance System (UKOSS), published on attentive to social distancing measures medRxiv, show that COVID-19 vaccinations including mask wearing, 2m distancing and offer effective protection from these risks. meeting outdoors where possible.’ This new analysis reports information on all Nicola Vousden, Registrar in Public Health pregnant women admitted with symptoms of at the Nuffield Department of Population confirmed COVID-19 in pregnancy in the UK Health and the first author of the study said: from the beginning of the pandemic up to 11 ‘Worldwide more than 200,000 pregnant July 2021. women have now received a COVID vaccine, The data shows: with more than 50,000 in the UK. This study • 3371 pregnant women have been admitted shows that very few pregnant women are to hospital with symptomatic COVID-19. admitted to hospital with COVID-19 after they have received a vaccine. Other studies • The severity of women’s illness appears have shown that women who have received a to have become worse; 24% of women vaccine pass on antibodies to their babies, so admitted in the first wave had moderate or the benefits of vaccination to both pregnant severe disease, compared with 36% with women and their babies are clear.’ the Alpha variant and 45% with the Delta The Royal College of Obstetricians and variant. Gynaecologists and the Royal College of • Vaccination data has been collected since Midwives recommend that unvaccinated 1 February 2021. Of 742 women admitted women who are pregnant or considering since that date, only four have received pregnancy get their vaccine as soon as a single dose of vaccine and none have possible, and book their second doses once received both doses. they are eligible. The Chief Midwifery Officer for England will urge expectant mums to have their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. This follows a worrying rise in unvaccinated women being admitted to hospital with severe COVID-19, and evidence that the
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World leading breastfeeding brand, Medela, has unveiled an exciting new redesign of its iconic Swing Maxi, offering mums double pumping power with a new sleek, quiet and compact design with USB charging. Perfect for on the go, the easy to use, reimagined Swing Maxi is lighter, quieter and more discreet than before, whilst the USB charging capabilities not only make the pump even easier and faster to charge, but it also enables wire free usage wherever mum may be. When fully charged the battery life lasts up to 6 pumping sessions - great for regular pumping when out and about. Adding to the discreet redesign, the new Swing Maxi is considerably quieter than its predecessor, coming in under 45DB on the highest setting – so ideal when pumping on the go or when mum is trying to catch up on a good box set! Featuring the iconic oval shaped PersonalFit Flex™ breast shields that help to find the most comfortable position (whilst adapting to every mum’s unique shape), the Flex technology not only offers the very best support, but is also clinically proven to produce 11% more milk! Flexibly fitting into mum’s busy lifestyle, the new Swing Maxi makes expressing easier and more efficient than ever before. The compact size and handy fabric loop enable the pump to be used hands free (accompanied by the brand’s best-selling Easy Expression Bustier), hooking to clothing, a changing bag or being discreetly tucked away when in use. The brand’s extensive research continues to show in their product development, creating research-based products mums know they can trust and rely on. Double pumping has been proven to produce 18% more milk compared to single pumping in less time, so alongside the benefits of the new Swing Maxi, it is certainly a great option for any mums to include as part of their breastfeeding journey. The New Swing Maxi truly is ideal for use at home, on the go or wherever mum may be! New Swing Maxi RRP: £250 shop.medela.co.uk
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