Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Breastfeeding as a public health issue – who really decides how we feed our babies?

Paul
Described as “Seriously one of the best talks I’ve EVER heard” Dr Amy Brown, Associate Professor, Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences, Swansea University gives a plenary presentation on “Breastfeeding as a public health issue – who really decides how we feed our babies?” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester......
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#InItTogether – mentors and students building positive relationships

Paul
Anna Byrom, Senior Midwifery Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire; PhD Student – Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit; Editor, The Practising Midwife gives a seminar presentation on “#InItTogether – mentors and students building positive relationships” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester 2017 study day....
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Latest advice for parents-to-be with Dogs

Paul
All parents want the best for their baby and many dog owners are understandably confused or worried about how to prepare a pet for their new arrival. However midwives can play a key role in putting minds at ease by recommending the guidelines below from the Dogs Trust to help......
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Each Baby Counts lessons to be learned from babies born in 2015

Paul
Each Baby Counts is the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG’s) national quality improvement programme, launched in October 2014, aiming to halve the number of babies who die or are left severely disabled as a result of preventable incidents occurring during term labour by 2020. A detailed analysis of......
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