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Maternity & Midwifery Forum – Top 10 viewed videos of 2024

Debra
As Christmas approaches we have looked over our statistics from the last year to put together our top 10 most viewed videos of 2024. It has undoubtedly proved yet another very challenging year for Midwifery, which makes us even more grateful for your support over the last 12 months. We......
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Multilingual Maternity Padlet to support maternity care

Debra
The use of digital methods in the NHS is both increasing and expected. Maternity care is no exception and there may be many benefits to increasing access digitally to support care for diverse populations to improve disparities. Waheeda Abbas, Cultural Liaison Midwife for Bolton Foundation Trust, shares how a Multilingual......
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The Papers | Maternity and Midwifery Forum

Debra
News Headlines 2024 Stay abreast of key messages and developments and ensure you stay in touch with your peers. Refresh this each week to find the latest headlines picked out by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s editorial team.   W/B Monday 16th December 2024 NHS midwife celebrates 50 ‘joyful’ years......
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Supporting Infant feeding in the Armed voices: the Defence Breastfeeding Network

Debra
Being pregnant and infant feeding within the UK Armed forces is a challenge for many servicewomen and their families. To assist support the Defence Breastfeeding Network (DBN) was established to provide peer support and guidance for Armed Forces families during pregnancy, maternity leave and beyond when it came to breastfeeding.......
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Simulated Practice Learning for Midwives: A Solution to Placement Challenges? 

Debra
Globally the shortage of skilled midwives is at a critical state. Across the UK the shortage continues, with pressure on placements to support an increased number of students. Hannah Tizard, Midwife, Educator and e-Learn Innovator addresses the new NMC report on simulated practice learning for nursing students and asks if......
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The Power of Midwifery Societies: creating lasting connections and harnessing the power of enthusiasm 

Debra
It is of continued concern the pressure student midwives are under across the UK, trying to make ends meet while fulfilling all the course requirements. Midwifery societies have a role in providing peer support. Mira Waligora, part 3 MSc Midwifery Student, University of the West of Scotland shares how their......
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Undergraduate Systematic physical examination of the newborn- impact and effectiveness

Debra
Systematic physical examination of the newborn (SPEN) has been included in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for Pre-Registration Midwifery Education since 2019. It is expected to be part of the programme, with students able to undertake SPEN at qualification. Sarah Milnes, and Lucy Bradley, Midwifery Lecturers, University of......
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Continuing the journey of Midwifery Education in Abu Dhabi 

Debra
For the past three years we have been following the journey of Georgina Sosa and Maeve O’Connell as they have been developing a high quality midwifery degree programme in Abu Dhabi. In this article Maeve shares the next part of their story and developments being made.  __________________________ This year has......
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Redefining the Role of an Educator: Becoming a Learning Companion for an Inclusive and Humanised Learning Approach

Debra
As midwives we are all ‘educators’ whether in theory or practice. In this personal, reflective article from Dana Colbourne, Registered Midwife, EDI Ally & Learning Companion, reveals her journey to seeing ‘education’ differently and calls us to a more humanised learning approach.    _____________________________ As a wife, mother of two young......
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Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival – Tuesday 26 November

Debra
The Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival takes place on Tuesday 26 November online and in-person at Murrayfield Stadium. Bringing you the latest clinical and research innovations, Meet the Expert talks, careers and self development advice, networking opportunities and diverse exhibition – all to your door step.   Join us at Murrayfield......
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