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Do we want to change? – recent reports on maternity services 

Debra
Over recent months various reports relevant to maternity services have been released. Dr Jenny Hall, Editor, Maternity and Midwifery Forum highlights points from the reports, encouraging us to use them to make change.   __________________________________________________   Over recent months, with the current transitions of government here in the UK sharing headlines......
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The role of the midwife in the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme

Debra
A new vaccination programme to help protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has commenced. Greta Hayward, Consultant Midwife, Immunisation Division, UKHSA, explains the programme and the role of midwives in supporting women to make informed decisions and access the vaccine   ________________________________________ Most of you will have heard about the......
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Safelives – Ending Domestic abuse: the midwives’ role 

Debra
  Domestic abuse in and around the perinatal period is of increasing concern. This is testified in the recent release of the latest MBRRACE-UK Saving lives-improving Mothers’ care report. Speaking on the Maternity and Midwifery hour this week, members of the charity Safelives-Ending Domestic Abuse will be sharing the importance......
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Making a difference, from midwife to parent & child foster carer

Debra
Sometimes young, and not so young, parents require extra support in parenting. In this article, Kerry Williams, Capstone Foster Care Content Writer, shares how being a parent and child foster carer works and invites us to get involved.   _____________________________________ Have you heard of parent and child fostering?   We wouldn’t blame......
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Can dietetic-led nutrition education sessions support student midwives to have more meaningful conversations about diet during antenatal care?

Debra
Helping women and birthing people with nutrition in pregnancy is important for their wellbeing and that of the unborn fetus. Yet, there is little attention given to education to enable students to have meaningful conversations. Dr Julie Abayomi, RD, Associate Head of Medicine & Nutrition, Edge Hill University, who will......
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Personalised Care and Support Planning – Recognising, supporting and nurturing maternal health literacy

Debra
The principles of Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP) have been embedded in maternity transformation in the NHS. Jennifer Pountain, Community Midwife for Cheadle and Bramhall, Visiting lecturer in Public Health, University of Salford and previous Population Health Fellow NHSE, challenges us to address health literacy as an aspect of......
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‘Sensitive Midwifery’ for a new generation

Debra
‘Sensitive midwifery’, by Caroline Flint, an updated version of a classic midwifery text has just been published. Dr Jenny Hall, editor for the Maternity and Midwifery forum, reflects on the old and new books.  ______________________________________ Back in 1986, as a fairly recently qualified midwife working in a highly medicalised environment,......
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Maddie’s Miracle – Breastfeeding, the Bus and A Brew

Debra
How to support breastfeeding better is a question that has been asked and researched for many years. Lack of resources from subsequent governments remains a concern. To ameliorate this situation communities have found innovative ways to make the support happen. Maddie McMahon and Zohar Marer share the story of the......
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Wales and South West England Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards 2024

Debra
Last week the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s Wales and South West England Festival took place at Bath Racecourse. Take a look at the winners from the Wales and South West England Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services over......
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