Paul, Author at Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) – Myth or Reality?

Paul13 November 2017

Introduction Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis (OC), is the most common liver condition specific to pregnancy. Although the etiology is still being researched, it is known that hormones, genetics and the environment all play a part in why a woman develops ICP. Studies have shown......

Nourisil MD – a new player in the treatment of C-section scars

Paul6 November 2017

Topical silicone gels have been the favoured treatment of medical experts in scar management for some time. A new entrant to the UK market claims that its blend of five silicones gives it unique power to maintain the skin’s moisture balance, while improving scar appearance, saying that the formula will......

£97 million and counting, the cost of the Midwifery Shortage

Paul31 October 2017

A new report published by the RCM on the opening day of their national conference has revealed the true cost to the NHS of the current shortage of midwives – £97 million. Since last November the RCM has maintained that because of a rise in the 2015-2016 birth rate,......

Waterbirth of a different kind

Paul31 October 2017

In recent years the European migrant crisis has etched innumerable heart-breaking images on to our collective conscience, non more so than the tragic death of Alan Kurdi, washed ashore on a beach near Bodrum in September 2015. However among the stories of horror and desperation engendered by the crisis, there are......

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

Paul25 October 20175 July 2021

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......

A-EQUIP – A new model of midwifery supervision for England

Paul25 October 20175 July 2021

Professor Jacqueline Dunkley Bent OBE, Head of Maternity, Children and Young People, NHS England; National Maternity Safety Champion for the Department of Health gives a keynote presentation on A-Equip and leadership examining the new model of Midwifery Supervision for England at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester 2017 study day.......

From rhetoric to reality: real partnership with women and families

Paul25 October 20175 July 2021

Dr Mary L Nolan, Professor of Perinatal Education, University of Worcester gives a plenary presentation on “From rhetoric to reality – real partnership with women and families” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester 2017 study day. For more videos from this event and others visit our Vimeo channel here....

Next Generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT

Paul24 October 20175 July 2021

Judith Pilling DCR(R) DMU MHSc, Director, this is my:, Health screening & Ultrasound Centre & Expert Clinical Specialist gives a seminar sponsored by CooperGenomics examining “Next generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester 2017 study day....

#InItTogether – mentors and students building positive relationships

Paul24 October 20175 July 2021

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....

Delivering fair resolution and learning from harm: our early notification scheme

Paul24 October 20175 July 2021

Becky Wilson-Crellin, Senior Maternity Clinical Advisor, Safety & Learning Team, NHS Resolution gives a plenary presentation on “Delivering fair resolution and learning from harm: our early notification scheme” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester 2017 study day. For more videos from this event and others visit our Vimeo channel......

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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) – Myth or Reality?

Nourisil MD – a new player in the treatment of C-section scars

£97 million and counting, the cost of the Midwifery Shortage

Waterbirth of a different kind

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

A-EQUIP – A new model of midwifery supervision for England

From rhetoric to reality: real partnership with women and families

Next Generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT

#InItTogether – mentors and students building positive relationships

Delivering fair resolution and learning from harm: our early notification scheme

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