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The role of the midwife in the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme

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A new vaccination programme to help protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has commenced. Greta Hayward, Consultant Midwife, Immunisation Division, UKHSA, explains the programme and the role of midwives in supporting women to make informed decisions and access the vaccine   ________________________________________ Most of you will have heard about the......
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Sleep and mental health in pregnancy study 

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Researchers at the University of Birmingham are undertaking a study on sleep and mental health in pregnancy. Dr Isabel Morales-Muñoz Assistant Professor in Psychology and Camilla Carr Research Associate based at the Institute for Mental Health, School of Psychology, describe the study.  _________________________________________________ Sleep and mental health in pregnancy study ......
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The complexity of a physiological care approach: researching use and competence  

Debra
Our understanding of physiological birth may appear to us to be straightforward. In this article, based on her PhD studies at City, University of London, Florence Darling, QMNC Research Fellow, discusses how complex a physiological care approach is, and emphasises the need for research to understand its use in practice,......
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A bad week for maternity services

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There has been a lot going on for UK Maternity services, though you may not have been aware of the news with all going on in the Middle East, the Ukraine and the weather! Neil Stewart, Editorial Director for the Maternity and Midwifery Forum, presents and reflects on a very......
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Vaccines in pregnancy – midwives please let us know your views!

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is undertaking a short online survey and would like midwives to participate.  ___________________________________________________  Take part in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) survey of midwives to tell us about your experiences and thoughts on vaccines in pregnancy and your views on possible new immunisations.  Women really value and trust your advice......
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Last chance saloon or a ray of hope? COP26 climate change and midwifery practice

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Lorna Davies
In this important blog, Lorna Davies RM, PHD. PGCE(A), Principal Lecturer, School of Midwifery, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand, discusses the COP 26 climate summit. She calls  for midwives, as public health professionals, to be aware and responsive to the current climate emergency.   On 31st October 2021, the 26th UN......
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Midwives under fire-the reality of life in Afghanistan

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Afghan Midwives
A news report this week bore the headline ‘Gunmen killed a midwife who refused to leave a woman in labour’. It is a harrowing read, including the story of Maryam Noorzad who was supporting a woman to give birth as terrorists burst into her hospital in 2020 and shot her......
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Surviving in Today’s NHS: What Student Midwives Need to Know

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Leah Hazard
During their training, student midwives learn essential skills for the preservation of life. For the safety of women and other birthing people, students learn how to identify and manage illness and emergency, how to facilitate physiological birth, how to support parents during necessary interventions, and how to lay the foundations......
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Continuity of Carer – Workplace Toolkit

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Continuity of Carer Toolkit
Delivering Midwifery Continuity of Carer at full scale: Guidance on planning, implementation and monitoring 2021/22 is the most recent guidance released from NHS England. Read the report here: Delivering Midwifery Continuity of Carer at full scale Get the toolkit here: Continuity of Carer Workforce Modelling Tool The purpose of the......
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