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Research Project: The Marketing Practices of Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS), Infant Food, Bottles and Teats

Debra
Would you like to take part in an international research project? Jeni Stevens, midwifery lecturer from Western Sydney University, Australia, invites participants for a project on Breastmilk substitute marketing. ______________________________________________________ Do you live in the UK, USA, Canada or Australia?  If so, you will be able to participate in this......
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Living through the peri – and menopause : a midwifery workforce challenge?

Debra
Recent reports are pointing to more midwives leaving in the UK. Leah Hazard, midwife and author, reflects on the reasons for those exiting in the 46-55 age group and points to her personal history as a potential reason. ______________________________________________________ The RCM’s recent report on the state of England’s maternity services......
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MATFLIX: your questions answered

Debra
We talk a lot about MATFLIX teaching and learning boxsets on this site and I have had a major privilege to be involved in their creation. When we attend Maternity and Midwifery festivals, we get asked a number of questions that are often repeated. It seemed a good idea to......
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New Digital Resource for Maternity and Midwifery

Debra
Sign up to get an institutional presentation for your midwifery school or maternity unit.   Request more information HERE or join one of our starter sessions (below).   ‘Making the most of MATFLIX’ webinar 22 August | 12 noon – Register free here 24 August | 12 noon – Register......
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The Truth About Advocating as a Student Midwife

Debra
Being a student midwife is a challenge and requires navigation of both, academic programmes and clinical practice. Amba Morrell, a student midwife in London, points to further layers in this situation when seeing the need for changes and advocating for yourself and others.   __________________________________________________________________   In 2019 I applied......
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Northern Maternity and Midwifery Festival Trailblazer Awards

Debra
The Northern Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards celebrated winners and commendees on the 4th July. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services over the past year across the North.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Narrowcast Media Group produced, filmed and live streamed the Awards Ceremony on the......