Do we want to change? – recent reports on maternity services
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,
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The role of the midwife in the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme
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
Safelives – Ending Domestic abuse: the midwives’ role
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
Maternity services failings: Can we try a different approach?
Recently the research team of Ellen Thaels, Research Associate, Dr Claire Feeley, Lead Applicant, both King’s College London and Prof Soo Downe, Joint Lead Applicant,
Making a difference, from midwife to parent & child foster carer
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
Can dietetic-led nutrition education sessions support student midwives to have more meaningful conversations about diet during antenatal care?
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
Personalised Care and Support Planning – Recognising, supporting and nurturing maternal health literacy
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
‘Sensitive Midwifery’ for a new generation
‘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
Maddie’s Miracle – Breastfeeding, the Bus and A Brew
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
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