Paul, Author at Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Progress in preventing group B Strep infection in newborn babies

Paul20 October 2017

Recently there have been some real steps forward towards reducing group B Strep (GBS) infections in newborn babies. In September, the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) published their updated clinical guideline on preventing early-onset group B Strep infection(i). This includes some major changes from past editions, summarised below.......

Win a Timesco complete midwifery set!

Paul17 October 2017

As we rapidly approach the time for fireworks, hot chocolate & cosy nights in for two, we have a rough idea of what the outcome of this can be and what will most likely be happening in about 9 months’ time… By all accounts, September is typically one of the......

Agenda announced for Scottish Maternity & Midwifery Festival

Paul4 October 2017

Scotland’s first Festival of Maternity and Midwifery takes place on Tuesday 28th November 2017 in Edinburgh. The festival is part of the Maternity & Midwifery event series – free to attend, regional professional development forums for midwives, health visitors, other allied healthcare professionals wishing to update their skills and knowledge......

Varicose vulva – an uncomfortable discussion

Paul5 September 2017

Considering the location of this problem, it is not surprising to find that this is rather a taboo subject for many expectant ladies. Having already learned to adapt to the changing body, and what life will be like with a new arrival, many mums-to-be then have to learn to deal......

How can we improve care for women with Pelvic Girdle Pain?

Paul5 September 2017

What is Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)? a condition which affects 1 in 5 pregnant women pain and stiffness in one or more pelvic joints asymmetry of movement, joint irritation and pain when walking, climbing stairs and turning over in bed in some cases, long-term pain and dysfunction after giving birth......

A study into women’s perception of elective C-sections in Georgia

Paul17 August 20175 July 2021

Jilda Cheishvili, Neonatologist; PhD Student, Tbilisi State Medical University Department of Public Health Care Management, Policy and Economy, Georgia; Exchange Student, University of Chester discusses “A study into women’s perception of elective C-sections in Georgia” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum....

Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarships for Midwives

Paul16 August 2017

The Florence Nightingale Foundation is a living memorial to Florence Nightingale by advancing the study of nursing and midwifery, promoting excellence in practice and ultimately improving patient care. It achieves this by providing scholarships in healthcare which promote innovation in practice and extend knowledge and skills to meet changing needs.......

The Science behind AmnioSense

Paul31 July 2017

NICE APPROVED NON-INVASIVE TEST FOR AMNIOTIC FLUID AmnioSense is a new, evidence-based non-invasive test for detecting amniotic fluid. It has been analysed and tested by several independent clinical studies and reviews, all confirming its efficacy and accuracy. It has been proven to be as accurate as hospital-based examinations* and the......

Looking after Newborn Skin

Paul31 July 20175 July 2021

Ciara Plant a Microbiologist at WaterWipes gives a presentation on “Looking after Newborn Skin” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum....

Why Waterbirth?

Paul28 July 2017

Women have been giving birth in deep water for millennia. Traditionally, for instance, the Pirahas women in the Brazillian Jungle practice waterbirth in the river, the water as high as their waist, as it is seen by them as being cleaner and healthier than land birth ( Emmet 2008). The......

Win a Timesco complete midwifery set!

Agenda announced for Scottish Maternity & Midwifery Festival

Varicose vulva – an uncomfortable discussion

How can we improve care for women with Pelvic Girdle Pain?

A study into women’s perception of elective C-sections in Georgia

Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarships for Midwives

The Science behind AmnioSense

Looking after Newborn Skin

Why Waterbirth?

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