10 October 2019
New guidance for midwives around induction of labour (IOL) has been published today by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The guidance has been developed by a team at the University of Nottingham.
31 May 2018
In light of the result of the abortion referendum in the Republic of Ireland, woman in Northern Ireland now endure one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.
11 October 2018
Today, research published in The Lancet shows that globally, the number of babies born through caesarean section almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 – from 12% to 21% of all births.
11 June 2018
‘The decision of whether or not to breastfeed is a woman’s choice and must be respected’, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has confirmed today as it publishes a new position statement on infant feeding.
13 February 2017
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has published new guidance to help midwives and their managers to better meet the needs of responding to women’s wishes for a specific midwife to be present at their birth.
28 June 2017
Tonight the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will host its Annual Dilemma Debate. This years debate is entitled; Equality for all choice for some? Are pressures on healthcare exacerbating the inverse care law?
03 December 2019
Gill Walton Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has been recognised with an honorary degree from the University of West London (UWL).
The honour comes as recognition for her midwifery leadership ...
24 March 2020
We are disappointed by the Government’s decision not to allow home-use of mifepristone, the first drug used for early medical abortion in unprecedented circumstances , says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians ...
21 July 2020
Women should get the pain relief that is right for them says the Royal College of Midwives responding to new research on pain relief in childbirth.
