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Infection Control in the Maternity Department

Debra
Reducing infection risk is a priority concern in maternity care, particularly in the post-Covid era. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director for Maternity and Midwifery forum, reflects on the results of the recent infection control survey undertaken in relation to vaginal examinations.  ___________________________ 84 % of the survey participants were midwives and......
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#BeBodyAware – Sounds simple, but is it?

Debra
Cancer in and post-pregnancy may often be missed or mis-diagnosed. Pete Wallroth, Founder and CEO of charity Mummys star shares their latest campaign to encourage those who are pregnant, and us all, to #BeBodyAware, to increase earlier diagnosis.  _______________________________________________________ For over 10 years now we have worked to raise awareness,......
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Worry and sleep during pregnancy and after birth: research project

Debra
Worry and insomnia appear to be concerns that are rising and more needs to be understood around mental wellbeing. Doctoral student Sophie Windsor at the Royal Holloway is undertaking a study and invites women to contribute.  ___________________________________________________________ Are you currently in your 2nd or 3rd trimester (13+ weeks pregnant) and interested......
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Obstetric Emergencies: Developing competence in Abu Dhabi

Debra
Student midwives globally need to be prepared for emergency situations across the pregnancy continuum. In this next article in our continuing series about the new midwifery curriculum in Abu Dhabi, Karradene Aird, Senior Instructor of Midwifery, Fatima College of Health Sciences, shares her experiences of creating the emergencies course.   ___________________________________________......
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Support ME Maternal Project: Culturally-aligned postnatal support

Debra
We are sadly becoming more aware of the trauma some women experience after birth. But what about those from more culturally diverse backgrounds? Illustrating with her personal story Manisha Sheth, Support ME Maternal Project CIC Director, explains why more needs to be offered and the background to the charity. __________________________________________________________________ ......
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Early pregnancy loss care and support: research invitation 

Debra
Pregnancy loss at any time is traumatic for women and their families. If you are involved in care during early pregnancy. The Pregnancy Loss Research Network at the University of Bedford would like your help as they research support and care experiences.   __________________________________________________________________  Do you provide early pregnancy loss......
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Birth Companions: Considering new guidance on sentencing pregnant and postnatal women to prison 

Debra
In April, the Sentencing Council for England and Wales issued new guidance on sentencing pregnant and postnatal women to prison. Birth Companions is a national charity working to support perinatal women in the criminal justice system and Katherine Miller Brunton, Policy, Communications and Engagement Officer, reflects on this development.   __________________________________________________________________ ......
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Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood

Debra
A book has recently been published in paperback that considers the concept of motherhood. Dr Jenny Hall, Midwifery Editor, MATFLIX and the Maternity and Midwifery Forum, presents the book and discusses why it may be important to read it. __________________________________________________________________  A new book to consider – Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis......
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New International Guidelines for Pregnancy and Childbearing with Hypermobility: A Person-Centred, Evidence-Based Approach 

Debra
May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness month. It is a condition that may affect a significant number of people considering pregnancy. Dr Sally Pezaro, Assistant Professor (Research), Centre for Healthcare and Communities, Coventry university, and an international research team, have been working on new guidelines for pregnancy to help support those......
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The Birth Trauma Report: Midwifery’s Opportunity & Dilemma

Debra
Increasing levels of trauma from the birth process is being recognised globally. In the UK a cross party Parliamentary group has published a report on Birth trauma, Listen to Mums: Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director for the Maternity and Midwifery forum, reflects on the......
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