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You were held: a midwife photography project in complex safeguarding situations

Paul
There are many women who have struggles in their personal life that may ultimately lead to the risk of being separated from their babies. These are particularly challenging situations for all concerned and midwives are often at the forefront of providing support. In this project Gaynor Morrison, Senior Lecturer, Kingston......
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The Midwives Twitch – The Art and Science of Midwifery Intuition 

Debra
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

Debra
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......