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Northern Ireland nursing and midwifery vacancies up by 80%
In Northern Ireland, nursing and midwifery vacancies have increased by 80% since 2017, with more than 2,900 jobs actively being recruited since October 2019.
Inducing women with low-risk pregnancies at 41 weeks could reduce risk to baby’s life
A paper, co-authored by a professor from the University of Birmingham, indicates that inducing low-risk pregnant women at 41 weeks gestation, instead of 42 weeks, reduces the risk to the baby’s life.
Community-based midwife shortage in New Zealand, says College
The New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) has said there is a shortage of community-based midwives in New Zealand, which is leading to a “fragmented” level of care.RCM joins royal colleges calling for better support of homeless people
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has joined other royal colleges and homeless charities in a call for mandatory training in supporting homeless people.
Mum & Baby app adopted by more Local Maternity Systems
An award-winning app, developed by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its charity CW+, is being adopted by two more Local Maternity Systems.
Delayed cord clamping could improve health of premature babies, says study
A study, led by researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), shows that delayed cord clamping of babies born prematurely may improve health outcomes and lower the risk of death.Student midwives consider leaving midwifery profession due to finances
Almost half of student midwives have considered leaving their midwifery studies due to financial pressures and debt, according to the latest student midwife survey from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
HRH The Princess Royal visits South Lake Birth Centre, Barrow-in-Furness
Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal has made a visit to South Lake Birth Centre in Barrow-in-Furness, following on from a visit to the maternity wing at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
Funding boost for UK midwives under government Spending Round
UK Government Chancellor Sajid Javid announced a multimillion pound package to train and retain NHS midwives and nurses as part of the latest Spending Round.