MIDIRS Digest Hot Topic: Is there a future for domperidone to help breast milk supply? A review of the evidence
In the United Kingdom (UK) evidence shows under half of mothers are using breast milk at 6–8 weeks postpartum and only one per cent of babies are receiving breastmilk at 12 months old (Public Health England 2020).31-40 of 50 result(s)
RCM: Supporting clinical research studies
As well as supporting midwives clinically, the RCM is also helping to develop knowledge through supporting research studies. You can help influence the outcome of these projects by taking part – and encouraging women in your care to do so.
A national population‐based cohort study to investigate inequalities in maternal mortality in the United Kingdom, 2009‐17
Disparities have been documented in maternal mortality rates between women from different ethnic, age and socio‐economic groups in the UK. It is unclear whether there are differential changes in these rates amongst women from different ...
Knowledge, attitude and current practices of pregnant women towards group B streptococcus screening: cross-sectional study, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most frequent bacterial pathogens causing invasive infections in neonates. It can be transmitted from colonised mother to neonates around delivery. Screening strategies for GBS during pregnancy ...
‘Working Out Dads’ to promote men’s mental and physical health in early fatherhood: A mixed-methods evaluation
Mental and physical health problems are common during early fatherhood. These results were complemented by a nested qualitative study capturing the perceived outcomes for fathers.Uncertainty in times of medical emergency: Knowledge gaps and structural ignorance during the Brazilian Zika crisis
Uncertainty was a defining feature of the Brazilian Zika crisis of 2015–2016. The cluster of cases of neonatal microcephaly detected in the country’s northeast in the second half of 2015.
Joys and challenges of relationships in Scotland and New Zealand rural midwifery: a multicentre study
Globally there are challenges meeting the recruitment and retention needs for rural midwifery. Rural practice is not usually recognised as important and feelings of marginalisation amongst this workforce are apparent.
Honesty and comfort levels in mothers when screened for perinatal depression and anxiety
'Women who are most likely to need mental health care during the perinatal period are also those least likely to be honest about their mental health’ concluded a recent study.
Effect of structured educational package on women’s sexual function during pregnancy
The objective of this randomized controlled trial study was to explore the effect of a structured education package based on ADDIE to reduce sexual dysfunction during pregnancy.
A student midwife placement poem: Hello little one, are you there?
Bianca Barrie is studying at Bournemouth University and wrote this poem during her placement (Community and Antenatal Clinics), partially as a reflection but also to story share with her peers.