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High glucose levels in pregnancy can affect baby’s heart
New research shows how high glucose in pregnancy can keep cardiac cells of fetuses from maturing normally.
High Court upholds NMC’s decision on indemnity
A senior High Court judge has upheld the NMC’s decision that the indemnity arrangement previously relied upon by some midwife members of Independent Midwives UK (IMUK) was inappropriate.
Pregnant women urged to have flu jab
The RCM and RCOG are reminding all pregnant women to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination this winter to protect themselves and their baby.
Midwives receive thanks this Christmas
This Christmas, Pampers has launched a new campaign – its first ever Christmas TV advert – to show midwives how valued they are.
Financial incentives may increase breastfeeding rates
A study published by the University of Sheffield and the University of Dundee into financial incentives for breastfeeding has shown that offering new mothers financial incentives may increase low breastfeeding rates.
GenerationQ leadership programme now open
The Health Foundation’s GenerationQ programme has opened for applications.
90-seconds idea winner 2017
Second-year student midwife Lorna McGinness took part in the ‘90-second idea’ session on the first day of the RCM student midwife conference in November. Her innovative idea was chosen among many others as the winning suggestion – here is what ...
New report on widening participation to midwifery
The Health Foundation’s GenerationQ programme has opened for applications.
Health secretary commences 2018-19 pay round
The secretary of state for health Jeremy Hunt has today (7 December) formally commenced the 2018-19 pay round for all NHS staff, including midwives.