Maternity safety improvements must take priority, says CQC report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report on safety, equity and engagement in maternity services that highlights the need for maternity safety improvements to be prioritised.31-40 of 161 result(s)
Local maternity care improvement plans published for Theodore, Australia
Improvements to maternity services for pregnant women in Theodore, Australia, have been published, following recommendations from a clinical review.
‘No place for anti-vaccination messages’, says Midwifery Council of New Zealand
The Midwifery Council of New Zealand has released a statement about their latest guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnancy.
Midwife clinical researchers encouraged to complete UK and Ireland national census
A census has been launched to find out how many nurses and midwifes are involved with clinical research, and to discover if there are any clinical research “gaps”.
Maternity care providers’ attitudes towards caesarean sections in Ireland, a cross-sectional survey
Researchers in Ireland have conducted a study into the attitudes towards caesarean sections from maternity care providers in the country.
US programme to combat disparities for Black pregnant women awarded $9.9 million
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Melanated Group Midwifery Care (MGMC) have been awarded $9.9 million in funding for a programme that aims to combat disparities in maternity care for Black pregnant women.
52% of midwives say they feel they are dehydrated during their shift
A survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has found that 52% of midwives feel dehydrated during their shifts.
Using data to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in Skåne, Sweden
As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has highlighted the use of data gathering in Sweden to determine why breastfeeding is declining in the country.
UK health organisations come together to call out against abuse
Leading organisations, which include the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), UNISON and the NHS confederation who represent thousands of midwives and other health workers, have come together to call out the abuse they have been subjected to ...
Midwives call for paternity leave to be extended to 10 days in Malta
A group of midwives are petitioning for paternity leave to be extended by at least 10 days in Malta.