“Body image is a stronger prediction of breastfeeding duration than weight.”
In 2014 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Government Equalities Office published a report into the effects of body image during pregnancy and post-birth. The report concluded that midwives and health visitors should support women not to fixate on body image and to eat healthily during......
The 5 year vision for maternity services
Karen Jewell is the Nursing Officer for Maternity & Early Years at the Office of the CNO in Wales. As an advisor to the Welsh government, she has been an important driver of change and an integral part of sculpting the 5 Year Vision for maternity services in Wales. In......
SICK – The Battle Against HG (Trailer)
The Sick Film is a soon to be released short film production by presenter Charlotte Howden and Good Guys Productions. Charlotte suffered with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which is severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy in 2015, with her son Henry, who is now 3. It has taken her those 3......
“What is it about our obstetric units that is so bad for women?”
NHS England describes Evidence Based Practice as meaning that every time a health professional makes a treatment decision, that decision is based on the best available evidence as well as their clinical expertise and the patient’s preferences. As common sense as that might sound, midwives know better than many health......
Vaughan Gething AM- Keynote address
After facing down calls to quit in Spring 2019 following a damning report into Cwm Taf maternity services, Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething AM pledged to improve the quality of maternity care in Wales. At the second annual Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery......
Healthy Pregnancy Clinic HPC
Obesity causes problems at all stages of life – so it’s not surprising that it can have a serious effect on the success of pregnancy. Miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth are all an increased probability, as well as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, thrombosis, gestational diabetes, longer labour, and heavy bleeding......
Watch the Live Stream of the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019
On Wednesday 18th September around 400 Midwives, Student Midwives and Health Care Practitioners are expected to gather at Cardiff City Stadium to attend the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019. If you are unable to join us on the day, don’t worry! Not only will presentations from the......
International Maternity Expo awards shortlist announced
The first round of judging is over and the shortlist for the first ever International Maternity Expo awards is revealed. Take a look at who has made the cut! Over the last 12 months the team behind the International Maternity Expo have been scouring the globe in......
How to deal with stress and build resilience within the healthcare profession through laughter!
LOL Laughterworks first presented – or perhaps performed – at the Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival in 2019 but were such a hit that they quickly became a fixture! Laughter is clinically proven to help alleviate depression, anxiety and stress – and best of all, a fake laugh is as......