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Breastfeeding as a public health issue – who really decides how we feed our babies?

Paul
Described as “Seriously one of the best talks I’ve EVER heard” Dr Amy Brown, Associate Professor, Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences, Swansea University gives a plenary presentation on “Breastfeeding as a public health issue – who really decides how we feed our babies?” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester......
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#InItTogether – mentors and students building positive relationships

Paul
Anna Byrom, Senior Midwifery Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire; PhD Student – Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit; Editor, The Practising Midwife gives a seminar presentation on “#InItTogether – mentors and students building positive relationships” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Manchester 2017 study day....
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Midwifery Feature Articles

Progress in preventing group B Strep infection in newborn babies

Paul
Recently there have been some real steps forward towards reducing group B Strep (GBS) infections in newborn babies. In September, the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) published their updated clinical guideline on preventing early-onset group B Strep infection(i). This includes some major changes from past editions, summarised below.......
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Midwifery Sector News

Agenda announced for Scottish Maternity & Midwifery Festival

Paul
Scotland’s first Festival of Maternity and Midwifery takes place on Tuesday 28th November 2017 in Edinburgh. The festival is part of the Maternity & Midwifery event series – free to attend, regional professional development forums for midwives, health visitors, other allied healthcare professionals wishing to update their skills and knowledge......
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Leadership within midwifery research

Paul
Professor Debbie Carrick-Sen, Florence Nightingale Foundation Professor of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Research at the University of Birmingham discusses Leadership within midwifery research at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum. Midwives and other healthcare professionals are at the forefront of caring for and safeguarding their clients’ wellbeing but......
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Next generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT

Paul
Judith Pilling DCR(R) DMU MHSc, Director, this is my: Health Screening & Ultrasound Centre and Expert Clinical Specialist gives a presentation on “Next generation screening: Ultrasound and NIPT” at the Maternity, Midwifery and Baby Birmingham 2017 forum. Midwives and other healthcare professionals are at the forefront of caring for and......
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