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One-to-one with Marie Washbrook
Birthrate Plus is working on guidance to make implementing continuity of carer easier. Marie Washbrook, who has been involved with the organisation for nearly three decades, explains more.
Editorial: Starting the big conversation
We’re listening to you to build a successful future.
Childbirth myths around the world
Janet Danziger explores some of the more extreme myths about childbirth found in the non-Western world.Transformational leadership: leading the way for midwives in the 21st century
Strong and effective leaders are essential in order to fulfil the government's plans for the NHS. Rossana Ralston explores a number of leadership styles and asserts which of these is best suited to facilitate high-quality, woman-centred ...
Upfront: The birth of the epidural
Although the first epidurals date back to the 1850s, it was nearly a century later before they were used in childbirth. Steve Ainsworth takes a look at their history.Learning to lessen risk
Clinical risk facilitator and midwife Catherine Doherty offers advice on managing risk in maternity services and achieving accreditation for the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST).Child protection is everybody's business
The death of Victoria Climbie highlighted serious failings in the child protection system. Jenny Fraser discusses the need for midwives to be aware of possible child abuse and how to react if they think a child may be at risk.
Your student news: Spring 2019
What’s new in the student world? Your chance to tell us where you’ve been and what you’ve been up to...
On employment: feeling flexible
I’m sure the start of the year already seems a distant memory for you all – I know there is no such thing as a quiet time in a maternity unit!