Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Personalised Care in Practice

Debra
The policy of introducing Personalised Care plans is a part of the Maternity Transformation policy for England, Patience Pounds, Doctoral Researcher, Associate Midwifery Professor and Consultant Midwife in Suffolk, explains and discusses the development of the policy and how it is being implemented locally.  __________________________________________________________________ Personalised Care in Practice: Comments......
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Stand tall: Midwives are a vital climate solution

Debra
 This week, celebrating the International Day of the Midwife, Debra Murray, Deputy Editor, has prepared a review of the Midwifery Hour weekly live stream for midwives and allied healthcare professionals hosted by Sue Macdonald and guest Dr Kathryn Gutteridge, Honorary Associate Professor, Psychotherapist and Luminary Midwife. The article shares defining......
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Infection control practice in maternal examinations

Debra
Help us with this anonymous survey >>> TAKE THE SURVEY HERE (3mins) Maternity and midwifery services are under constant pressure to adapt and change.  We receive a lot of anecdotal feedback that services are changing shape, some of it positive, some of it questionable, in response to the heightened awareness......
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Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2024 | 14 May 2024

Debra
The Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival takes place on Tuesday 14 May online and in-person at Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham B5 7QU. Bringing you the latest clinical and research innovations, Meet the Expert talks, careers and self development advice, networking opportunities and diverse exhibition – all to your door......
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Who are the Birth Partner Project?

Debra
Maternity services across the world are experiencing increasing numbers of women and birthing people seeking sanctuary in the country. Many do not have family close by or are completely alone. It is therefore vital charities  step in to provide support. Areatha Comanescu, Volunteer Coordinator, explains the important role of the ......
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Inequities in Maternity Care: Insights from Amma’s ‘Birth Outcomes & Experiences Report’

Debra
Inequity in maternity care is still of concern across all areas of services. Maree Aldam, CEO, and Amanda Purdie, Head of Advocacy and Communications Amma Birth Companions share their recent report that adds to the evidence and points out that so much more needs to be done. _________________________________________ At Amma......
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Birth Trauma – time for a big conversation

Debra
The traumatic experiences some women and partners experience at birth is once more in the news. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, looks at the ongoing developments related to birth trauma and points to the political responses going forward. _________________________________________ Childbirth comes with risk. Mothers are not ill with an infection; pregnancy......
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All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival Trailblazer Awards 2024

Debra
Last week the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s All-Ireland Festival took place at the Helix, Dublin. Take a look at the winners from the All Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services over the past year across the island......
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Domestic abuse in pregnancy, my reflection as a midwife

Debra
Screening for Domestic abuse in pregnancy is an expected role of the midwife. Jeannine Marie Webster, midwife in Dublin, shares some thoughts on this role and the new screening guidance for Ireland. _____________________ Midwifery is a holistic profession, we view the woman treating the mind and the body, not only......
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