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Debra, Author at Maternity & Midwifery Forum

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Supporting Infant feeding in the Armed voices: the Defence Breastfeeding Network

Debra
Being pregnant and infant feeding within the UK Armed forces is a challenge for many servicewomen and their families. To assist support the Defence Breastfeeding Network (DBN) was established to provide peer support and guidance for Armed Forces families during pregnancy, maternity leave and beyond when it came to breastfeeding.......
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The Papers | Maternity and Midwifery Forum

Debra
News Headlines 2024 Stay abreast of key messages and developments and ensure you stay in touch with your peers. Refresh this each week to find the latest headlines picked out by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s editorial team.   W/B Monday 9th December 2024 Afghanistan: Women suspended from midwife and......
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The Midwives Twitch – The Art and Science of Midwifery Intuition 

Debra
Intuition is a recognised way of knowing and valued by midwives (Barnfather, 2013). However, what components of midwifery knowledge enable the phenomenon of midwifery intuition? Dr Elaine Moore, a retired midwife from Ayrshire, Scotland, a recent presenter at the MMF Festival in Edinburgh, shares some theoretical findings from her recent......
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Candidiasis and Mastitis during breastfeeding research project- your help needed

Debra
Candidiasis and Mastitis are a common condition during breastfeeding. Yet there is little evidence on healthcare providers knowledge. Cato Baetens from the University of Brussels (VUB), is undertaking a Masters level project and invites European health carers to respond to a survey.  __________________________________ Do you want to support research in......
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The Power of Midwifery Societies: creating lasting connections and harnessing the power of enthusiasm 

Debra
It is of continued concern the pressure student midwives are under across the UK, trying to make ends meet while fulfilling all the course requirements. Midwifery societies have a role in providing peer support. Mira Waligora, part 3 MSc Midwifery Student, University of the West of Scotland shares how their......
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Vaccinations in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Debra
The information on whether to have vaccinations during pregnancy and breastfeeding (or even breastfeeding when pregnant) is often confusing and frightening to women. As a result, women may refuse or feel forced into having the vaccination without full information. In this article Wendy Jones PhD MRPharmS MBE, pharmacist dispels some of......
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Undergraduate Systematic physical examination of the newborn- impact and effectiveness

Debra
Systematic physical examination of the newborn (SPEN) has been included in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Pre-Registration Midwifery Education since 2019. It is expected to be part of the programme, with students able to undertake SPEN at qualification. Sarah Milnes, and Lucy Bradley, Midwifery Lecturers, University of......
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Continuing the journey of Midwifery Education in Abu Dhabi 

Debra
For the past three years we have been following the journey of Georgina Sosa and Maeve O’Connell as they have been developing a high quality midwifery degree programme in Abu Dhabi. In this article Maeve shares the next part of their story and developments being made.  __________________________ This year has......
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