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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Post Childbirth (PTSD-PC)

Paul
Jenny Patterson, Midwife/ PhD Student, Edinburgh Napier University gives a seminar examining “An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of provider interaction from the perspectives of women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -Post Childbirth (PTSD-PC) and midwives” at the Scottish Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2017. at the Scottish Maternity & Midwifery Festival......
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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....
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.......
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......