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Guidance on Flexible Working
This time of year is a good time to take stock, think about what we've achieved, what's still to do, and what's driving us. I've been reflecting on hearing midwives Memuna Sowe, Faye Macrory and Hilary Alba talk about their work with vulnerable ...RCM Networks – our BME Network survey
In October 2018 we sought views from across our membership on our proposal to launch an RCM BME Network to complement our existing range of RCM Networks and to take our equalities strategy forward.The impact of social media and its influence on the maternity service in England
The impact of social media in the role of the midwife and its influence on the digital maturity of the maternity service in England following the publication of the Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) of Maternity Report today.
Continuity of Carer
Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCOC) is a big issue in maternity care. The Scottish and English maternity polices published since 2016 both recommend that MCOC becomes the central model of maternity care in both countries.Northern Ireland Pay Consultation results
Thank you to those of you who voted in the RCM's consultation of midwives and maternity support workers in Northern Ireland asking whether you would be prepared to take industrial action, up to and including strike action over pay.
The research that inspired me: Mary Steen
I remember seeing Professor James Walker presenting a lecture in the late 1980s and asking an important question: ‘Why were pregnant women being admitted to the antenatal ward when they could just as easily be seen and treated in an antenatal ...
Secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy in developing countries
Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy poses serious but avoidable risk to fetal development leading to stillbirth, congenital malformations and low birthweight.
Clinicians’ views of factors influencing CS decision-making
There is limited explanation for the increasing rates of CS globally. Despite having evidence that vaginal birth is safer for most women, and associated with fewer complications compared to CS, many countries continue to have a rising trend ...
Day and time of birth and mode of onset and birth
Studies of daily variations in numbers of births in England and Wales in the last three decades of the 20th century revealed a pronounced weekly cycle.