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Depression and fatherhood: how can we support new dads? 

Debra
It is being understood increasingly that fathers may develop mental health conditions, including depression, around the birth of a baby. In this article Holly Christina Smith, Research Fellow in Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Patricia Schartau, academic clinical lecturer in primary care and Professor Irene Petersen, Professor of Epidemiology and......
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What is the risk of perinatal anxiety and depression if you have ADHD?

Debra
 (ADHD) is a condition that is known to affect young people. More it is being recognised that this also affects adults as well. In this article Lisa Davies, parenting professional, and Mark Williams, Director, Perinatal Mental Health training, share their experiences of ADHD and how this may impact parenting.  __________________________________________________......
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Integrated Maternity: effective communication in maternity

Debra
Inequity for diverse groups in maternity services is known to have a major impact. Ineffective communication is often cited as reasons for poor care. Aiming to improve communication Helen Rose, Alisha Doherty and Maryam Ghorbani, Student Midwives, Directors of Integrated Maternity and equity enthusiasts, share their journey and plans for......
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Lifetime achievement: Emerita Professor Billie Hunter, Cardiff University

Debra
We would like to celebrate and honour Emerita Professor of Midwifery at Cardiff University and Visiting Professor at Surrey University and University of Technology Sydney, Australia for her life-time contribution to the midwifery profession.  __________________________________________________ At the Wales and South West Maternity and Midwifery Festival we celebrated Emerita Professor of......
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Supporting Autistic people during pregnancy: five things that can make a real difference

Debra
It is important to recognise and support the needs of all who access the maternity services. Dr Aimee Grant, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translational Research (LIFT) , Swansea University, shares ways midwives can make a difference to Autistic women and birthing people  ___________________________________   Over the......
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Research Project: The Marketing Practices of Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS), Infant Food, Bottles and Teats

Debra
Would you like to take part in an international research project? Jeni Stevens, midwifery lecturer from Western Sydney University, Australia, invites participants for a project on Breastmilk substitute marketing. ______________________________________________________ Do you live in the UK, USA, Canada or Australia?  If so, you will be able to participate in this......
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Living through the peri – and menopause : a midwifery workforce challenge?

Debra
Recent reports are pointing to more midwives leaving in the UK. Leah Hazard, midwife and author, reflects on the reasons for those exiting in the 46-55 age group and points to her personal history as a potential reason. ______________________________________________________ The RCM’s recent report on the state of England’s maternity services......
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The Papers | Maternity and Midwifery Forum

Debra
News Headlines 2023 Stay abreast of key messages and developments and ensure you stay in touch with your peers. Refresh this each week to find the latest headlines picked out by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s editorial team.   W/B Monday the 1st of May 2023   Midwives vote to......
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Addressing inequity and inequality within maternity services for autistic women

Debra
Autism in girls and women is increasingly recognised; subsequently midwives will be caring for more autistic pregnant women and people. In this article midwife Karen Henry, newly appointed lecturer at the University of Suffolk, shares her personal experience and the ways she is involved in improving unequal care. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  ......
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Green Birth: How Modern Birth is Killing the Planet and Killing Us

Debra
As the state of the planet earth has been discussed again with the celebration of the Earthshot prizes this week, our thoughts are drawn once more to how we should be addressing sustainability and reducing waste in the maternity and health services. In this article doula and doula trainer Maddie......
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