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RCM piles on pressure over reformsThe RCM has thrown its weight behind the fresh call for the controversial health reforms to be shelved. 03 February 2012
Pilot stage of trauma study completedThe pilot stage of a study exploring the impact traumatic birth can have on midwives, has been completed. 03 February 2012
Midwife-led birthing centre to closeThere is disappointment at the news that a midwife-led birthing centre in Hull is to shut its doors permanently. 02 February 2012
Apply now for APPGM awardsNominations for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Maternity's Maternity Services Awards 2012 are now open. 01 February 2012

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MIDWIFERY FEATURES

Midwife memoirs hit the small screenActor and television star Pam Ferris talks to Rob Dabrowski about her experience of starring in the BBC's acclaimed 'Call the Midwife' series.
Core strengthHilary Lumsden explains how the University of Wolverhampton embedded NIPE guidelines into the core of its pre-registration midwifery curriculum, leading to a unique course that benefits mother and baby as well as students.
Travelling into the unknownWith the drive to ensure mothers-to-be are given options for where they give birth, is the possibility of transfer from home or midwife-led unit discouraging women? Rob Dabrowski investigates.

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Andy Burnham

Politically it's a tough time for midwifery, with staff shortages and controversial health reforms looming large on the horizon. Midwives asks Andy Burnham, shadow health secretary, about the burning issues.

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RCM'S CATHY WARWICK TALKS AWARDS
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RCM chief executive Cathy Warwick congratulates the winners of the 2012 RCM Annual Midwifery Awards, talks about her recent clinical practice in St Thomas's Hospital, London...

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BACK TO THE FUTURE?
The NHS Future Forum recently published a series of reports setting out recommendations for improvements to the health and social care system in England...

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