Anna Horn is a research student at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

Liz Dudeney is a research student at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

Dr Kyla Vaillancourt, NIHR Doctoral Fellow, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

We are delighted to announce the 2026 UKIMS (UK and Ireland Marce Society for perinatal mental health) Conference which will be taking place on Friday 6 Fe

Purposeof Review This review discusses the importance of abortion care and access for mental wellbeing for people seeking abortion, abortion providers, and trainees. The recent Dobbs v. Jackson case has jeopardized the physical and mental health of millions. Recent Findings Much of the data regarding mental health impacts of abortion access comes from the Turnaway Study. This study supports that abortion does not cause negative mental health effects and being denied abortion is detrimental to mental health, physical health, and has negative socioeconomic impacts. Other recent studies support that the Dobbs decision continues to disproportionately harm historically marginalized groups. Additionally, there is more anxiety and depression reported in states with abortion restrictions. Many obstetrician gynecologists are moving away from restricted states and report moral distress due to restrictions. Many medical students are choosing not to apply to obstetrics and gynecology residency programs in states with abortion restrictions. Summary Access to abortion care is important for mental and physical health, and socioeconomic well-being for people seeking abortion. Restrictive bans negatively affect people seeking abortion, as well as healthcare providers and trainees.

Stigma in healthcare settings is a well-documented issue that affects patient care and outcomes. However, limited research has explored how stigma impacts stillbirth care specifically. This study a...

Seminar key learning points • to understand the purpose of choosing a sample size in qualitative research, in contrast to quantitative research  • to recognize the challenges inherent in different ways of pre-specifying sample size in interview-based studies  • to achieve a critical understand o

Dr Marina Daniele, Lecturer in Midwifery, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

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Professor Angela Harden, Professor of Health Sciences, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

Dr Georgina Constantinou, Research Fellow, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

Miranda Leach, Lecturer in Midwifery, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

Dr Cassandra Yuill, Research Fellow, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.

Dr Rebecca Webb, Research Fellow, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.