Midwives need the time to care
The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches a new 'roadmap' to ensure...
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Virtual simulation training for nurses and midwives wins award
Coventry University's virtual simulation experiences (VSE), which allow healthcare students and qualified practitioners to experience real-life situations in a virtual world, has won a European...
Most midwives cannot access bereavement care training during working hours
Leading pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands has published the results of a survey, which found the majority of midwives working in NHS trusts and...
Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse
Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse: A Coventry University academic wants more support for midwives after a survey revealed more than a quarter of...
Global shortage of 900,000 midwives
New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900,000 midwives: Fully investing in midwives by 2035 would avert roughly two-thirds of maternal, newborn deaths and...
Student midwives: Debt, dole, worry
Many student midwives are struggling under the weight of financial concerns, poor mental health and an unpredictable job market, according to new findings by the...
RCM plea to help deliver safe care for pregnant women
The Royal College of Midwives has today made a plea to NHS leaders to protect the safety of pregnant women by ringfencing maternity services in...
Optimal umbilical cord clamping
At the time of birth 30-40% of a newborn’s total blood volume is still circulating via the umbilical cord and placenta. It is commonly believed that...
International Nurses Day 2018
International Nurses Day is the 12th of May and organised annually by the International Council of Nurses. Its a day to celebrate the contribution that...
Being a midwife with MSF
In celebration of International Day of The Midwife we hear from Cristina Ceroli, a midwife for MSF, who talks about her experiences working in the field....
