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Midwifery Feature Articles

It’s Kick-Off on Maternity

Paul
Kick off on maternity
A weekend announcement of £2 million for an RCOG review into preventing brain injuries during birth looks like a smart pre-emptive announcement ahead of today’s publication of the long awaited Select Committee report into Safety in Maternity Services. A few weeks ago NHS England announced £96 million more on maternity......
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Midwifery Sector News

COVID-19 lockdown and the emerging impact on pregnancy

Paul
Pregnancy in COVID-19
As I write, the so called “easing of lockdown” is taking place in the UK, following the devastation of the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Over this time researchers and policy makers have worked together to gather data and undertake research to establish how the outbreak has impacted on women who have......
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Midwifery Sector News

Free places available on SiMBA Study Days

Paul
SiMBA
SiMBA (https://www.simbacharity.org.uk) is here to support anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Working in conjunction with CHAS (https://www.chas.org.uk/) SiMBA are delighted to offer a series of FREE Person Centred Bereavement, Palliative and End of Life Care Study Days. Each......
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Videos

Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018

Paul
Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues and keep on top of revalidation requirements. See and hear latest best......
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Videos

Stillbirth: Death By Another Name

Paul
David Monteith, Actor, Director, Stillbirth Activist and Founder of Grace in Action shares the stunningly moving, heartbreaking, yet ultimately inspirational story of his daughter Grace and his family’s experience of stillbirth. This presentation was made at the Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival in Manchester and in a first at one......
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Midwifery Sector News

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) – Myth or Reality?

Paul
ICP Support
Introduction Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis (OC), is the most common liver condition specific to pregnancy. Although the etiology is still being researched, it is known that hormones, genetics and the environment all play a part in why a woman develops ICP. Studies have shown......
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