The Royal College of Midwives is the voice of midwifery. We are the UK’s only trade union and professional organisation led by midwives for midwives. The vast majority of the midwifery profession are our members.

The RCM promotes midwifery, quality maternity services and professional standards. We support and represent our members individually and collectively in all four UK countries. We influence on behalf of our members and for the interests of the women and families for which they care.

Joining gives you the protection and backing of a first-class trade union - support from midwives to midwives. Belonging advances your professional practice and supports our work for women in the UK and worldwide.

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The latest news from Midwives magazine

Women's Hour hears case for home birth03 September 2010
Study challenges sucrose pain relief practice02 September 2010
Test could predict which mothers will need caesareans02 September 2010
Breastfeeding protects against type 2 diabetes01 September 2010
Births to overseas mothers at record levels31 August 2010

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Listen to RCM general secretary Cathy Warwick address the issues affecting the profession at the moment.

The Royal College of Midwives. A company limited by guarantee. Registration number 30157. Registered in England at 15 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NH. The Royal College of Midwives Trust. A company limited by guarantee. Registration number 1345335. Registered in England at the above address. A charity registered in England & Wales under registration number 275261. RCM Trust Trading company Ltd. Registration number 5399453. Registered in England at the above address.

Midwives magazine, Evidence Based Midwifery and rcm.org.uk are published by Redactive Publishing Ltd on behalf of The Royal College of Midwives.

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The government is currently consulting on a range of papers that will change the NHS significantly. We want to know your views. Find all the information here.

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About the Royal College of Midwives

RCM Purpose statement

• Promoting midwifery, quality maternity services and professional standards

• Supporting our members, individually and collectively

• Influencing on behalf of members and the women and families they care for.

Our voice

The latest news from Midwives magazine

ICM 29th Triennial Congress Durban 2011 conference ballot
Click above for further details and to enter the ballot to South Africa.