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Midwifery Sector News

Mental Health and Stress in Maternity

Paul
The UK Health and Social Care Secretary announced new plans for better mental health and wellbeing care for NHS midwives, based on the HEE report on the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff and learners.  In her extremely popular presentation to the Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival, Dr Sally......
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Midwifery Sector News

Complex Care in Caseloading: the way forward for ALL pregnancies

Paul
Maternity services are under increased debate.  Rethinking methods of delivery, personalisation of care pushing back against increased caesarean sections and increased focus on postnatal care.  Into this mix groups of midwives, of which 121 midwives are an example, are working outside the institutional structures of the NHS to give women......
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Videos

Assessing the quality of care you give

Paul
Dr Andrew Symon, Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee gives a plenary presentation discussing “Assessing the quality of care you give” at the Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and......
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Videos

That’s What Keeps Me in Midwifery: Resilience and Sustainability in Maternity Care

Paul
Professor Billie Hunter, Professor of Midwifery, Cardiff University gives a presentation discussing “That’s What Keeps Me in Midwifery: Resilience and Sustainability in Maternity Care” at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare......
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