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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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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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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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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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