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‘Continuity of carer delivers better maternity care’
The quality of maternity care for women can be improved through better continuity of carer according to the RCM.
New NMC report shows the need for more midwives
The number of midwives and nurses leaving the NMC register has been highlighted by a new report from the NMC.
Continuity of carer: positive for all?
‘It may not always feel like it, but we have a real opportunity to make a once in a generation improvement in maternity services in England – so that they’re safer and more personal.’ That was the opening statement from Matt Tagney, Maternity Transformation ...
RCM delegates debate the modern midwife
How has midwifery changed; what will it look like in the future; and what’s the exact impact the media has, given the big part they play in how midwives are portrayed?
Supervision – where are we now?
Since supervision was removed from legislation, the four UK countries have developed four different models.
'Embrace diversity don't fear it', says Francesca Martinez
English stand-up comedian, writer and actress Francesca Martinez took to the stage today (1 November) on day two of the RCM annual conference to talk resilience to delegates.
Mothers need more support to breastfeed
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 ...
It’s time to believe… in yourself
Dr Miranda Brawn, multi-award-winning legal, business and diversity leader, gave the final talk of day one (October 31) at the RCM Annual Conference 2017.
Vaginal seeding may do harm
The potential benefits of vaginal seeding do not outweigh the risks, according to new research published today (23 August).