By RCM on 22 June 2017
Today research published by the University of Edinburgh says that specialist antenatal clinics for severely obese mums-to-be can help cut rates of pregnancy complications, and that women who received the specialist care were eight times ...
By RCM on 22 June 2017
The results of a research to be published today (Thursday, 22nd June 2017) by the NCT shows that nearly half (42%) of new mothers’ mental health problems did not get picked up by a doctor or other health professional.
By RCM on 02 June 2017
Breastfeeding after a caesarean section may help manage pain, with mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months after the operation three times less likely to experience persistent pain compared to those who breastfed for less ...
By RCM on 17 May 2017
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) annual Zepherina Veitch Memorial Lecture will this year be delivered by RCM’s President, Professor Lesley Page CBE.
By RCM on 11 May 2017
Today, the Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) from each of the four countries of the UK, supported by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), have come together to set out what professionalism means for nurses and midwives in a new document ‘Enabling ...
By RCM on 05 May 2017
Today thousands of midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) held RCM events across the UK to celebrate International day of the Midwife (IDM) 2017.
By RCM on 05 May 2017
One of the countries leading midwives Gill Walton has been appointed as the next Chief Executive and General Secretary of The Royal College of Midwives (RCM). She will succeed Professor Cathy Warwick who is set to retire in August.
By RCM on 04 May 2017
A survey released today by UK parenting website Mumsnet has revealed a variety of problems with healthcare for women who have just had babies.
By RCM on 03 May 2017
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest trust with maternity services in London to sign RCM’s Caring For You Charter.
By RCM on 28 April 2017
A new model of clinical supervision for midwives in Wales was launched today (Friday April 28th) by Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Professor Jean White.
