Re:Birth: Needs and wishes of women should be at the heart of maternity conversations
The Re:Birth project report on shared language has been published by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) outlining guidance to support midwives, allied health professionals and women to develop shared language for pregnancy, labour and ...11-20 of 208 result(s)
NSPCC and MMHA calls for more maternal mental health support in Wales
The NSPCC Cymru/Wales and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) are calling for more maternal mental health support for mothers in the country as the only maternal mental health specialist unit celebrates its one-year anniversary.
Closing disparities in maternity care through doula certification in Connecticut, US
The US state of Connecticut is creating a certification programme to make doula care more accessible in a bid to close the gap in maternity care disparities for Black women.
Midwives welcome increased parental leave payments in New Zealand
Midwives in New Zealand have welcomed the $40 a week increase in parental leave payments announced by the government.
Four out of five NHS staff say they would quit their jobs over pay
A poll has shown four out of five NHS Staff (80%) would quit their job over pay, but 79% said they would stay if their pay increased to tackle inflation.
Research shows postnatal services are not engaging with fathers
Research conducted by the Fatherhood Institute, funded by Nuffield Foundation, shows postnatal services are not engaging with fathers during the first year postnatal.
Pregnant women can now register pregnancy and access care notes in Blackpool
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the latest trusts to rollout BadgerNet where pregnant women can register their pregnancy and access their care notes digitally.
Midwives must have access to bereavement training during work hours, says Sands
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death (Sands) charity is calling for bereavement training for midwives to be made available during work hours.
Review launched to assess the readiness of midwives using digital technology
A review has been launched to ensure midwives are ready and equipped with the digital skills and technologies to deliver care to women and families.
Report shows racial disparities remain in maternity care for Black and Asian pregnant women
A report into racial disparities in maternity care by Birthrights shows Black and Asian women are still being ignored or not believed when talking about their pregnancy and care.