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Country news: Scotland
News and updates from RCM Scotland by director Mary Ross-Davie (Midwives Autumn 2018).
The big story: streamlining critical care
New evidence-based guidelines and a joined-up approach will improve the care of pregnant women who require treatment from acute and critical care services.
The big story: Raising standards for students
New NMC standards are set to usher in a new era of flexibility and local decision-making. What exactly is changing and how will it impact on midwives and students?
Country news: Northern Ireland
News and updates from RCM Northern Ireland by director Breedagh Hughes (Midwives Summer 2018).
On politics: Let EU midwives out of limbo
Here at the RCM we have been lobbying the government to clarify what the position of European midwives will be after the UK has left the European Union.
The big story: Blurred lines
Women have always been able to hire independent midwives and give birth in private hospitals. But now they are increasingly hiring non-NHS midwives to give birth on NHS premises.Midwives: the next generation
Mentors play a critical role in preparing the next generation of midwives for safe and competent practice. Louise Lawson and Claire Bunyan explain what is involved in becoming a midwifery mentor.
It’s more than just talking
Head of midwifery at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust Kim Gibbon explores how communication skills can be enhanced by using simple counselling techniques.
Raspberry leaves turning over a new leaf for pregnancy
London-based medical herbalist and 'living food educator' Patricia Ferguson discusses how raspberry leaves can help pregnancy.