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Vaccines in pregnancy – midwives please let us know your views!

Debra
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is undertaking a short online survey and would like midwives to participate.  ___________________________________________________  Take part in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) survey of midwives to tell us about your experiences and thoughts on vaccines in pregnancy and your views on possible new immunisations.  Women really value and trust your advice......
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Midwifery Feature Articles Uncategorised

Midwifery Education – Running up a down escalator?

Debra
Midwifery education in the UK is continuing to be under pressure, highlighted most recently by the RCM’s State of Midwifery education report. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, reflects on the report and invites you to join the Midwifery education: Educating future midwives conference to discuss the issues ___________________________________________________  In the parliamentary......
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When choice is taken away empowering families when facing decisions about baby loss

Paul
Enabling expectant parents to make informed choices about pregnancy and birth has been a key concern for both parents-to-be and maternity professionals over the past few years.  For pregnant women in the UK, it seems there have never been so many options. Sadly, when a baby dies – in utero......
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When choice is taken away: empowering families when facing decisions about baby loss

Paul
Steph Wild, Founder and Chris Binnie, Trustee of the charity Beyond Bea give a presentation discussing “When choice is taken away: empowering families when facing decisions about baby loss” at the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2020. Beyond Bea is a charity focusing on raising awareness about baby loss and......
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Midwifery Sector News

“It’s not really about safety, it’s about fear.” – Normal Birth… what’s going on?

Paul
Disproportionate levels of bullying and racism in obstetrics and gynaecology
Across the world, rates of caesarean section and other interventions in labour and birth are on the rise. Worryingly, however, birth outcomes for mothers and babies are not improving in a clearly correlative way. In fact, maternal mortality in the USA has risen in recent years despite the country having......
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Risky teaching? Using creative methods to explore professional learning in midwifery education

Paul
Dr Jenny Hall, Independent Midwifery Educator and Researcher gives a presentation discussing “Risky teaching? Using creative methods to explore professional learning in midwifery education” at the International Maternity Expo 2019. Find out more about International Maternity Expo: internationalmaternityexpo.com/...
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The Framework for Action to Strengthen Midwifery Education for Universal Health Coverage

Paul
Frances McConville, Midwifery Adviser, World Health Organisation (WHO) gives a presentation on “The Framework for Action to Strengthen Midwifery Education for Universal Health Coverage” at the International Maternity Expo 2019. Find out more about International Maternity Expo: internationalmaternityexpo.com/...
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Midwifery Sector News

International Maternity Expo awards shortlist announced

Paul
Photo by Jingda Chen on Unsplash
The first round of judging is over and the shortlist for the first ever International Maternity Expo awards is revealed. Take a look at who has made the cut!       Over the last 12 months the team behind the International Maternity Expo have been scouring the globe in......
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Getting it right the first time – Holding on to labour

Paul
Many pregnant women – especially those who have given birth before – have an innate sense of when they’ve gone into labour ‘for real’.  However, if they show up to the labour ward of their local or chosen hospital too soon, they run the risk of being sent home where......
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