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Midwives need the time to care

The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches…

Virtual simulation training for nurses and midwives wins award

Coventry University's virtual simulation experiences (VSE), which allow healthcare students and qualified practitioners to experience real-life situations in a virtual…

Most midwives cannot access bereavement care training during working hours

Leading pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands has published the results of a survey, which found the majority of midwives…

Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse

Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse: A Coventry University academic wants more support for midwives after a survey revealed…

Global shortage of 900,000 midwives

New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900,000 midwives: Fully investing in midwives by 2035 would avert roughly two-thirds…

Student midwives: Debt, dole, worry

Many student midwives are struggling under the weight of financial concerns, poor mental health and an unpredictable job market, according…

The Duchess of Cambridge speaks with midwives about mental health

https://youtu.be/rRYrGsBKKk8 The Duchess of Cambridge speaks with midwives and parents at Kingston Hospital in London via video chat about the…

RCM plea to help deliver safe care for pregnant women

The Royal College of Midwives has today made a plea to NHS leaders to protect the safety of pregnant women…

Optimal umbilical cord clamping

At the time of birth 30-40% of a newborn’s total blood volume is still circulating via the umbilical cord and placenta.…

International Nurses Day 2018

International Nurses Day is the 12th of May and organised annually by the International Council of Nurses. Its a day…

Being a midwife with MSF

In celebration of International Day of The Midwife we hear from Cristina Ceroli, a midwife for MSF, who talks about her…

My favorite birth

Kirsti is a midwife from the USA. She is currently working for MSF / Doctors Without Borders in South Sudan,…

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