on 16 July 2020
We urgently need wider and more targeted care and support for parents says the Royal College of Midwives, responding to a Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel report on the sudden unexpected death of infants.
By RCM on 02 August 2018
A new Position Statement from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) supports the universal provision of baby boxes in the UK. Currently baby boxes are given to all new babies in Scotland.
By RCM on 19 June 2017
Today registration opens for Scotland’s Baby Box scheme. Parents of babies due on or after 15 August 2017 will receive a baby box.
By RCM on 10 March 2017
Today The Lullaby Trust has published a survey of parents which found that over 55% of parents are unsure of the basic steps they can take to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The survey of 500 parents with children aged 0-2 ...
By RCM on 21 November 2016
RCM comments on new research which indicates lying on your back while giving birth could increase your chance of stillbirth.
