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Similarities in Mother-Daughter Labour and Birth Characteristics: A two-generation matched cohort study

Paul
Dr Mindy Ebrahimoff, Senior Midwife, Senior Lecturer Clinical Tutor, Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Centre (Tel Aviv, Israel) presents “Similarities in Mother-Daughter Labour and Birth Characteristics: A two-generation matched cohort study” at the International Maternity Expo 2019. Find out more about International Maternity Expo: internationalmaternityexpo.com/...
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Midwifery Sector News

“Body image is a stronger prediction of breastfeeding duration than weight.”

Paul
In 2014 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Government Equalities Office published a report into the effects of body image during pregnancy and post-birth. The report concluded that midwives and health visitors should support women not to fixate on body image and to eat healthily during......
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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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Midwifery Sector News

“We felt so in awe of [our midwife]… We felt that she was so special.”

Paul
We’ve all heard of ‘Continuity of Carer’ in midwifery – it is a key component of the NHS’ move towards Better Births. Not so long ago, the (private) continuity of care service Neighbourhood Midwives in Walthamstow made the news when it closed unexpectedly, to the consternation of many expectant parents. ......
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Videos

Will she deliver preterm? Using Fetal Fibronectin to help you make clinical decisions

Paul
Sponsored by Hologic Ltd. Naomi Carlisle, Senior Research Midwife, King’s College London gives a presentation discussing “Will she deliver preterm? Using Fetal Fibronectin to help you make clinical decisions” at the Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums......
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Improving dietary intake through knowledge and behaviour change

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Aliya Porter, Nutritionist gives a presentation that discusses improving dietary intake through knowledge and behaviour change at the Northern 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 knowledge around key issues......
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