Looking after Newborn Skin
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?
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......
Dogs Trust develop new information leaflet for parents-to-be with dogs
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 their minds at ease by recommending a new leaflet designed to help parents-to-be feel more confident......
Event Preview: Maternity, Midwifery & Baby Manchester 2017
The formula-free Maternity, Midwifery & Baby (MMB) study day and exhibition returns to Manchester Utd FC, Old Trafford, on Tuesday 26th September 2017. In the past week alone more than 200 midwives and student midwives have signed up to attend this event, will you be joining us in Manchester? This......
Midwives encouraged to join digital maternity exemption service
Saving NHS funds and getting patients quicker access to free prescriptions through a digital online alternative to the FW8 form. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is responsible for administering the maternity exemption certificate, which entitles pregnant women and new mothers to free NHS prescriptions until their baby’s first birthday.......
Leadership within midwifery research
Professor Debbie Carrick-Sen, Florence Nightingale Foundation Professor of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Research at the University of Birmingham discusses Leadership within midwifery research at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum. Midwives and other healthcare professionals are at the forefront of caring for and safeguarding their clients’ wellbeing but......
Next generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT
Judith Pilling DCR(R) DMU MHSc, Director, this is my: Health Screening & Ultrasound Centre and Expert Clinical Specialist gives a presentation on “Next generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum. Midwives and other healthcare professionals are at the forefront of caring for and......
Peer support for perinatal mental illnesses
Amy Dear, Spokesperson and Volunteer at The PANDAS Foundation presents a seminar on Peer support for perinatal mental illnesses at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum. Midwives and other healthcare professionals are at the forefront of caring for and safeguarding their clients’ wellbeing but it can be hard......
Pre and Postnatal Depression Awareness Week Survey #PNDAW17
Are you a student or qualified Midwife or Health Visitor? If so this is your opportunity to contribute to #PNDAW17 – Pre and Postnatal Depression Awareness Week 2017. PANDAS Foundation, in association with the Community Practitioners’ & Health Visitors’ Association, are wanting to hear from the Midwife and Health Visiting community......
Watch Maternity, Midwifery & Baby Birmingham 2017 on-demand
On Friday 30th June Midwives, Student Midwives and Health Practitioners gathered at Edgbaston Stadium to attend Maternity, Midwifery & Baby Birmingham 2017. If you were unable to join us on the day, or missed out on any of the presentations don’t worry! All of the presentations from the event are now......