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The Midwives Twitch – The Art and Science of Midwifery Intuition 

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Intuition is a recognised way of knowing and valued by midwives (Barnfather, 2013). However, what components of midwifery knowledge enable the phenomenon of midwifery intuition? Dr Elaine Moore, a retired midwife from Ayrshire, Scotland, a recent presenter at the MMF Festival in Edinburgh, shares some theoretical findings from her recent......
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Safeguarding Supervision in Midwifery

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Supporting midwives to develop and reflect has always been an important aspect of practice. Understanding safeguarding principles is significant for maintaining a healthy workforce.  In this article Gaynor Morrison, Specialist Midwife in Safeguarding and Lecturer at Surrey University, and Sharon Bunford, Named Midwife for Safeguarding and Professional Midwifery Advocate, Royal......
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