Midwives news feed http://www.rcm.org.uk/news-feed A collection of contemporary artwork dedicated to the subject of childbirth is now on show between Salford university's midwifery department in Greater Manchester and the RCOG in London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/childbirth-in-art/ 131340 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:12:17 GMT 20100729151217 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:05:14 GMT 20100729150514 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:12:16 GMT 201007291531216 NICE has produced new guidelines to help women attain and maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-nice-guidlines-on-weight-management/ 131264 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:18 GMT 20100728154818 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:34:16 GMT 20100728153416 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:18 GMT 201007281534818 Public health and the government's recently unveiled plans to re-structure the health system was discussed today at the King's Fund. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-direction-for-public-health-/ 131232 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:35:52 GMT 20100728153552 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:51:30 GMT 20100728105130 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:35:52 GMT 201007281533552 The government has announced that the database ContactPoint is to close on 6 August. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/contactpoint-to-close/ 131157 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:34:56 GMT 20100727143456 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:15:50 GMT 20100727141550 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:34:56 GMT 201007271423456 The RCM is seeking midwives' views on revising the current on-call arrangements. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/on-call-consultation/ 130912 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:59:59 GMT 20100723105959 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:06:30 GMT 20100723100630 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:59:58 GMT 2010072310105958 The BBC is looking for midwives to feature in a documentary on the effects parents' dependence on drugs have on their children. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bbc-seeking-midwives-for-documentary-on-effects-of-drugs/ 130898 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:10:55 GMT 20100723101055 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:39:43 GMT 20100723093943 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:10:55 GMT 2010072310101055 Overweight and obese women are more likely to give birth to a preterm baby than normal weight women, a study has found. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/evidence-mounts-on-negative-effects-of-obesity-on-pregnancy/ 130826 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:09:33 GMT 20100722100933 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:01:19 GMT 20100722100119 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:09:33 GMT 2010072210100933 The perinatal mortality rate and stillbirth rate continue to fall across the UK, concludes a new report from the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/neonatal-mortality-rates-continue-to-improve/ 130746 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:06 GMT 20100721105406 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:41:49 GMT 20100721104149 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:05 GMT 2010072110105405 Five maternity units were recognised for their inspiring and innovative work at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Maternity (APPGM) awards ceremony held recently at the Houses of Parliament. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-services-rewarded-for-excellence/ 130677 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100720000000 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:31:49 GMT 20100720113149 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:55:33 GMT 201007231535533 The number of live births in the last decade has nearly doubled for women over 40, Midwives Hollie Ewers reports on the implications for midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/effects-of-baby-boom-in-the-over-40s/ 130547 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:13:43 GMT 20100719151343 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:10:21 GMT 20100719151021 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:13:42 GMT 201007191531342 By Breedagh Hughes, RCM UK Board for Northern Ireland board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/downpatrick-opens-its-doors/ 130546 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:08:36 GMT 20100719150836 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:07:53 GMT 20100719150753 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:08:36 GMT 201007191530836 By Jacque Gerrard, director of the RCM UK Board for England (RCM UKBE) http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/london-birthing-centre-celebrates/ 130545 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:06:05 GMT 20100719150605 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:03:05 GMT 20100719150305 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:06:04 GMT 201007191530604 Some 23 RCM stewards 20 from England and three from Wales attended a three-day policy seminar held recently in Birmingham. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/policy-seminar/ 130544 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:01:01 GMT 20100719150101 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:00:20 GMT 20100719150020 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:01:00 GMT 201007191530100 Midwife Marie Washbrook has been made an honorary fellow of the RCM for her work with Birthrate Plus - a framework for workplace planning and strategic decision-making in maternity services, which enables Trusts to ascertain the number of midwives they need. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/honorary-rcm-fellow/ 130541 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:58:45 GMT 20100719145845 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:52:47 GMT 20100719145247 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:58:44 GMT 201007191425844 Scotlands role in promoting maternal health was explored in a Women, maternal health and human rights event, which took place in Glasgow recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternal-health-event/ 130540 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:52:15 GMT 20100719145215 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:51:14 GMT 20100719145114 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:52:15 GMT 201007191425215 The RCM has produced a learning and development guide and standards document specifically for maternity support workers (MSWs). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/learning-and-development-guide-for-msws/ 130538 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:50:42 GMT 20100719145042 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:47:57 GMT 20100719144757 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:50:41 GMT 201007191425041 The legal issues and challenges facing midwives were presented, discussed and debated at the RCMs annual legal birth conference recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/legal-birth-conference-2010/ 130534 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:45:02 GMT 20100719144502 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:38:36 GMT 20100719143836 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:45:01 GMT 201007191424501 The annual accounts and associated reports and the Annual Review 20082009 have now been published. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/annual-accounts-and-associated-reports/ 130528 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:38:09 GMT 20100719143809 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:31:45 GMT 20100719143145 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:38:08 GMT 201007191423808 The RCM wishes to correct some errors that have been identified in the Nutrition in Pregnancy A-Z booklet that was recently circulated to members within a toolkit. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/erratum-notice/ 130523 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:29:15 GMT 20100719142915 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:25:22 GMT 20100719142522 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:29:14 GMT 201007191422914 The professional editor of Midwives magazine Mary Steen has been appointed professor of midwifery at the University of Chester. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/congratulations/ 130517 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:44:26 GMT 20100719124426 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:43:35 GMT 20100719124335 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:44:25 GMT 2010071912124425 The WHO has produced a long awaited code of practice on the international recruitment of healthcare personnel. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/code-of-conduct-on-international-recruitment/ 130516 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:42:58 GMT 20100719124258 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:41:55 GMT 20100719124155 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:42:57 GMT 2010071912124257 Scotland has produced pocket-sized newborn screening resource cards, following on from their introduction in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/newborn-screening-resource-cards/ 130515 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:41:22 GMT 20100719124122 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:40:19 GMT 20100719124019 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:41:22 GMT 2010071912124122 It is proportionate and cost effective to require health professionals to have indemnity or insurance cover as a condition of registration. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/indemnity-cover-for-midwives-proportionate/ 130513 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:39:49 GMT 20100719123949 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:38:10 GMT 20100719123810 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:39:49 GMT 2010071912123949 Women who reach their 25th week of pregnancy before 1 January next year are still eligible to claim the Health in Pregnancy Grant. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/what-now-for-the-health-in-pregnancy-grant/ 129794 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:34:53 GMT 20100719123453 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:33:52 GMT 20100709093352 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:34:52 GMT 2010071912123452 Neonatal units in Wales are understaffed, lack funds and are ill-equipped says a new report from a cross-party committee. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/neonatal-services-in-wales-understaffed/ 129478 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:33:13 GMT 20100719123313 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:26:58 GMT 20100706122658 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:33:12 GMT 2010071912123312 Two MamaTENS Mytime machines are available for Midwives readers to win. One of the newest products in the MamaTENS range, it monitors contraction times and length of time in labour and has extra high levels of pain relief. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/win-a-tens-machine/ 130502 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:54:41 GMT 20100719115441 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:53:17 GMT 20100719115317 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:54:41 GMT 2010071911115441 Pregnant women who regularly drink artificially sweetened soft drinks are at increased risk of having a preterm birth, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/diet-drinks-linked-with-preterm-labour-risk/ 130501 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100719000000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:49:15 GMT 20100719114915 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:27:18 GMT 2010071912122718 Strategic health authorities and primary care Trusts (PCTs) will be phased out as part of plans to overhaul the NHS in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-faces-major-shake-up/ 130065 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100719000000 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:02:23 GMT 20100713120223 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:51:21 GMT 2010072311115121 Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trusts maternity unit has achieved the top accreditation for clinical safety level 3 standards. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/london-maternity-unit-awarded-high-clinical-safety-standard/ 130497 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100719000000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:29:59 GMT 20100719112959 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:30:23 GMT 201007201753023 Editorial by Midwives editor Emma Godfrey http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/why-not-youve-got-nothing-to-lose/ 130498 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100719000000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:33:15 GMT 20100719113315 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:17:34 GMT 2010072212121734 Promoting normal birth is one of eight actions highlighted as examples of high-quality, cost-effective care that could save the NHS millions of pounds every year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/promoting-normal-birth-key-to-cost-savings/ 129318 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100719000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:33:03 GMT 20100705123303 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:31:41 GMT 201007201643141 Babies are at a higher risk of dying due to lack of oxygen if they are born outside normal working hours, according to a study from Scotland. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/higher-risk-of-death-in-babies-born-outside-normal-working-week/ 130388 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:15:19 GMT 20100716161519 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:39:45 GMT 20100716143945 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:15:18 GMT 201007161641518 The BBC is looking for an experienced midwife to feature in a one-hour documentary. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bbc-2-documentary-opportunity/ 130379 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:23:34 GMT 20100716142334 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:21:58 GMT 20100716142158 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:23:33 GMT 201007161422333 All issues of Midwives magazine dating back from 2002 are available on the RCM website in a newly-categorised format. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-archive/ 130274 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100715000000 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:33:16 GMT 20100715143316 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:23:51 GMT 201007161642351 The RCM has branded the language used by a prominent government advisor at a nursing summit where he accused drunken young women of poisoning their babies as unhelpful http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pregnant-young-women-who-drink-under-fire/ 130135 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100714000000 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:42:58 GMT 20100714114258 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:18:20 GMT 201007161641820 Over half of UK maternity units surveyed by the charity Sands do not provide a dedicated bereavement support midwife. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bereavement-care-still-lacking/ 129959 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:38 GMT 20100713120038 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:10:09 GMT 20100712121009 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:38 GMT 2010071312120038 Sickle cell disease is now the most commonly inherited disease in England, according to new figures. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/prevalence-of-sickle-cell-disease/ 129809 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100709000000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:31:36 GMT 20100709103136 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:36:55 GMT 201007201643655 Nearly £4000 was raised recently for the charity Group B Strep Support through donations by the restaurant chain Little Chef. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/restaurant-donates-funds-to-charity/ 129701 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100708000000 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:51:49 GMT 20100708095149 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:36:16 GMT 201007201643616 Maternity support worker Johannah Fromings came up with numerous ways to highlight this year's National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/msw-helps-to-raise-breastfeeding-awareness/ 129613 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100707000000 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:29:13 GMT 20100707112913 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:55:15 GMT 2010072311115515 A birth support and therapy toolkit has just been launched for parents as a new virtual companion aiming to prepare mind and body for a better birth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/a-guide-to-easier-birth/ 129096 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100702000000 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:17:31 GMT 20100702101731 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:32:25 GMT 201007201643225 Home birth is associated with a tripling of the neonatal mortality rate, say US researchers, following their analysis of a number of planned home birth studies from around the world. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/home-birth-associated-with-higher-death-rate/ 128989 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100701000000 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:37:43 GMT 20100701123743 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:25:57 GMT 201007201642557 The prime minister David Cameron has written to all public sector workers asking them for ideas on how to rethink public services to deliver more for less. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/government-launches-the-spending-challenge/ 128933 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100630000000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:20:29 GMT 20100630152029 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:23:05 GMT 201007201642305 Overweight women undertaking assisted reproductive technology (ART) are twice as likely to miscarry as their slimmer counterparts, new research has found. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/overweight-women-undergoing-ivf-twice-as-likely-to-miscarry/ 128828 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100629000000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:34:13 GMT 20100629143413 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:24:58 GMT 201007201642458 An article in a parenting magazine describing breastfeeding as creepy has prompted angry reactions on the internet from mothers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-is-creepy-claim-by-magazine-angers-mothers/ 128779 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100628000000 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:21:53 GMT 20100628172153 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:20:01 GMT 201007201642001 NICE has issued a clarification statement on whether women should be encouraged to see and hold their stillborn baby, after some organisations raised concerns that its guidelines could be open to misinterpretation. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nice-clarifies-its-stillbirth-guidelines/ 128595 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100625000000 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:04:59 GMT 20100625110459 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:19:14 GMT 201007201641914 The breast is best slogan used in campaigns by the government does not convince new mothers to breastfeed, health campaigners suggest. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-to-drop-breast-is-best-slogan/ 128541 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100624000000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:27:39 GMT 20100624142739 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:23:58 GMT 201007201642358 Midwives are being called on to assess carbon monoxide levels of pregnant women to see whether they have been smoking. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-to-measure-pregnant-womens-carbon-monoxide-levels/ 128472 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100623000000 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:59:10 GMT 20100623145910 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:21:05 GMT 201007201642105 A two-year public sector pay freeze has been announced as part of the government's emergency budget. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/two-year-pay-freeze-for-midwives/ 128400 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100622000000 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:14:30 GMT 20100622151430 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:17:20 GMT 201007201641720 A number of new MPs signed up to the Breastfeeding Manifesto Coalition at a House of Commons reception held this week. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mps-sign-up-to-breastfeeding-manifesto-coalition/ 128381 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100622000000 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:39:26 GMT 20100622123926 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:18:03 GMT 201007201641803 The annual week-long campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding begins today. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-awareness-week-starts-today/ 128303 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100621000000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:16:36 GMT 20100621171636 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:33:08 GMT 201007201643308 Channel 4 is looking for midwives to attend a live debate programme How to save £100 billion live, which is being broadcast this Monday, 21 June. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/want-to-appear-on-channel-4-programme/ 128124 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100618000000 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:43:24 GMT 20100618104324 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:13:39 GMT 201007201641339 Midwives should be aware of their own role in influencing the choices that pregnant women make, said University of Manchesters Professor Tina Lavender at the RCM's annual event yesterday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternal-choice-in-the-21st-century/ 128152 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100618000000 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:25:41 GMT 20100618152541 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:14:46 GMT 201007201641446 Single obese women are four times more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy despite having sex less often than normal weight women according to new research. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/obese-women-more-likely-to-have-unplanned-pregnancies/ 128016 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100617000000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:23:08 GMT 20100617102308 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:12:09 GMT 201007201641209 Hospital deliveries at night are associated with an increase in perinatal mortality and other adverse outcomes, a new study suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/increased-mortality-in-babies-delivered-at-night/ 127925 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100616000000 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:09:31 GMT 20100616110931 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:09:13 GMT 201007201640913 The NCT is launching a set of online booklets and a DVD to help new fathers adjust to their role. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-resources-for-fathers/ 127833 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100615000000 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:29:08 GMT 20100615162908 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:08:22 GMT 201007201640822 Consultant midwife Suzanne Cunningham was awarded an OBE for services to midwifery in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-recognised-in-the-queens-birthday-honours-list/ 124751 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100614000000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:35:30 GMT 20100614123530 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:21:51 GMT 201007201642151 A new web-based project to help improve the care and treatment of pregnant women in developing countries has just been launched. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/global-voices-for-maternal-health/ 124520 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100611000000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:31:33 GMT 20100611103133 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:03:17 GMT 201007201640317 Pregnant women should be encouraged to focus on going full term to reduce the risk of their children developing special educational needs like dyslexia and autism in later life, a new study suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/increased-risk-of-learning-difficulties-in-children-born-slightly-earier/ 124442 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:37:40 GMT 20100610123740 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:01:51 GMT 201007201640151 Evidence Based Midwifery (EBM) is planning a themed issue on ethical issues and dilemmas facing midwives in their role as researcher. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/themed-issue-for-ebm-on-ethical-issues/ 124446 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:59:14 GMT 20100610125914 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:04:20 GMT 201007201640420 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation plans to invest $1.5bn over the next five years to support maternal and child health, family planning and nutrition programmes in developing countries. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/gates-foundation-commits-15bn-to-maternal-and-child-health/ 124315 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100609000000 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:52:33 GMT 20100609095233 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:06:38 GMT 201007201640638 More than 50 Scottish midwives attended the RCM UK Board for Scotlands brainstorming event at the University of Edinburgh recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/think-tank-event-for-scotland/ 124589 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100608000000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:07:31 GMT 20100611160731 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:07:06 GMT 201007201640706 The fly-on-the-wall documentary of life in a maternity ward has won the best factual series award at this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/one-born-every-minute-wins-a-bafta-award/ 124124 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100607000000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:17:42 GMT 20100607161742 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:05:19 GMT 201007201640519 A study on child survival in Bangladesh found that the death of a childs mother massively reduces the childs chances of survival to the age of ten, whereas the fathers death had a negligible effect. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/devastating-impact-of-maternal-deaths-on-child-survival-in-bangladesh/ 123953 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100604000000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:17:05 GMT 20100604101705 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:57:56 GMT 201007201535756 The Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has reiterated that there will be no compulsory redundancies following the Scottish governments publication of workforce projections for 2010/11. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/no-compulsory-redundancies-for-scottish-nhs-workforce/ 123963 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100604000000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:47:17 GMT 20100604104717 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:59:08 GMT 201007201535908 A play about the experiences of coming to terms with the birth of a child that has a disability is to be performed at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/disability-in-children-explored-in-edinburgh-fringe-play/ 123908 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100603000000 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:22:57 GMT 20100603142257 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:56:24 GMT 201007201535624 A team from Manchester Universitys Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre took part in the Great Manchester run to raise funds for the stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/running-for-sands/ 123795 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100602000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:23:53 GMT 20100602142353 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:54:31 GMT 201007201535431 There is little convincing evidence to show the use of acupuncture helps control pain in childbirth, a new review concludes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/little-evidence-to-show-acupuncture-diminishes-the-pain-of-childbirth/ 120373 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:35:00 GMT 20100601103500 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:23:03 GMT 20100428142303 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:37:16 GMT 201007201313716 RCM members are eligible to a 120 discount if they register before 30 June for next years ICM congress in Durban, South Africa. The early registration fee of 495 includes lunch and refreshments. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/book-early-to-be-eligible-for-icm-discount/ 122092 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:36:43 GMT 20100518113643 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:40:33 GMT 201007201314033 Midwives are being asked to complete a questionnaire on working in the NHS to help gather evidence for the NHS Pay Review Body 2011/2012 pay round. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pay-round-survey/ 122095 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:43:02 GMT 20100518114302 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:53:40 GMT 201007201315340 The rate of preterm births is rising across Europe, but neither the EU nor most of its member states identify prematurity and neonatal care as a policy priority, according to a new report from the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pan-european-report-on-preterm-birth/ 122093 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:38:43 GMT 20100518113843 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:54:43 GMT 201007201315443 The NHS is urging people to register on its organ donor register (ODR). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-organ-donor-registration/ 122106 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:51:16 GMT 20100518115116 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:56:04 GMT 201007201315604 The RCM is offering to pay the registration fee for six members to attend the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) conference in Durban, South Africa next year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/win-funding-for-icm-2011/ 122128 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:37:41 GMT 20100518153741 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:57:25 GMT 201007201315725 The RCM is seeking members views on an equality and diversity strategy developed to ensure it is fully compliant with equality legislation, case law and good practice. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/equality-and-diversity-strategy-for-the-rcm/ 122129 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:43:21 GMT 20100518154321 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:58:53 GMT 201007201315853 Editorial by RCM general secretary Cathy Warwick http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-is-still-top-of-the-bill/ 122071 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 10:48:41 GMT 20100518104841 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:30:48 GMT 201007201313048 Single women have a more negative experience of maternity services than women with a husband or partner, a survey has found. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/lone-mothers-need-more-support/ 122075 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 10:55:04 GMT 20100518105504 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:31:44 GMT 201007201313144 Many pregnant women are not receiving sufficient amounts of vitamin D. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pregnant-women-lacking-vitamin-d/ 122078 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:03:39 GMT 20100518110339 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:32:46 GMT 201007201313246 Andrew Lansley has been confirmed as the next health secretary. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/andrew-lansley-takes-on-lead-health-role/ 122081 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:09:16 GMT 20100518110916 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:34:05 GMT 201007201313405 The RCM is extending its network of union learning representatives (ULRs) into Scotland. This follows the successful bid for the Scottish Union Learning Development Fund to finance a project worker for nine months. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ulr-scotland-bid/ 122137 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:26:20 GMT 20100518162620 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:08:29 GMT 201007201420829 A conference on working overseas is being held on 10 September at the RCN headquarters in London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/working-overseas/ 122138 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:28:03 GMT 20100518162803 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:09:37 GMT 201007201420937 The second collaborative Uncertainty and loss in maternity and neonatal care conference is to be held on 16 September at the Brunei Gallery, London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/second-uncertainty-and-loss-conference/ 122139 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:29:48 GMT 20100518162948 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:10:40 GMT 201007201421040 An online network for practitioners in bereavement care has been launched today on the RCM website. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bereavement-care-network-goes-live/ 119430 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:46:35 GMT 20100420144635 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:12:19 GMT 201007201421219 Gillian Smith, director of the RCM UK Board for Scotland http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/red-carpet-all-the-way/ 122145 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:48:32 GMT 20100518164832 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:13:24 GMT 201007201421324 Helen Rogers, RCM UK Board for Wales board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vancouvers-calling/ 122146 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:54:49 GMT 20100518165449 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:16:14 GMT 201007201421614 Despite the success of drives like the Back to sleep campaign to combat cot deaths, hundreds of babies still continue to die unexpectedly and ways to prevent these deaths have been controversial. Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/controversies-in-cot-deaths/ 122187 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:05:34 GMT 20100519100534 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:17:14 GMT 201007201421714 The RCM, in collaboration with the Kings Fund, has developed a leadership programme for preceptor midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/leadership-programme-for-preceptor-midwives/ 122130 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:48:37 GMT 20100518154837 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:05:55 GMT 201007201420555 We asked 50 midwives... 'Are midwives practising defensively because of the fear of litigation?' http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/fear-of-litigation/ 122084 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:15:15 GMT 20100518111515 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:35:58 GMT 201007201313558 New rules that update and expand the list of prescription-only medicines that may be sold, supplied or administered by midwives came into force on 1 June. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/changes-to-midwives-exemptions-list/ 123689 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100601000000 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:23:20 GMT 20100601142320 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:00:46 GMT 201007201640046 Midwives are being urged to adhere to new guidance on vaginal swabs following a number of incidents where swabs were not removed after a vaginal birth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-vaginal-swab-guidelines/ 123525 Fri, 28 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT 20100528100000 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:46:57 GMT 20100528094657 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:55:21 GMT 201007201535521 A procedure that involves cooling the brains of babies who are at risk from severe disability or death due to oxygen deprivation has been deemed 'safe and effective' enough for NHS use by NICE. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nice-deems-brain-cooling-treatment-safe-and-effective/ 123402 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100527000000 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:41:23 GMT 20100527104123 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:41:22 GMT 201007201534122 Smoking during pregnancy can result in pelvic pain in some women, according to new research. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/smoking-when-pregnant-causes-pelvic-pain/ 123273 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100526000000 Wed, 26 May 2010 09:59:04 GMT 20100526095904 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:37:10 GMT 201007201533710 The number of live births in 2009 in England has fallen slightly compared to the previous year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/slight-fall-in-the-number-of-live-births-for-england/ 123160 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100525000000 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:06:50 GMT 20100525140650 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:36:17 GMT 201007201533617 The new coalition government has announced plans to scrap Child Trust Funds as part of its drive to save billions of pounds in government spending during this financial year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/child-trust-fund-to-go/ 122996 Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100524000000 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:48:01 GMT 20100524164801 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:38:07 GMT 201007201533807 RCM president Liz Stephens visited St Johns maternity unit, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust to mark this years International Day of the Midwife on 5 May. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-president-marks-idm/ 122418 Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100521000000 Fri, 21 May 2010 10:14:55 GMT 20100521101455 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:23:21 GMT 201007201422321 The number of babies born to mothers aged 40 and over has nearly doubled in the last decade, statistics reveal. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/baby-boom-in-the-over-40s/ 123528 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100520000000 Fri, 28 May 2010 09:53:49 GMT 20100528095349 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:40:00 GMT 201007201534000 New guidance and practical tools for the treatment of neonatal jaundice have been issued by NICE. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-advice-on-treatment-of-neonatal-jaundice/ 122279 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100520000000 Thu, 20 May 2010 10:18:40 GMT 20100520101840 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:19:19 GMT 201007201421919 Commonly prescribed drugs used to treat gestational hypertension may effect a childs subsequent development. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/hypertensive-drugs-in-pregnancy-could-effect-child-development/ 122223 Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100519000000 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:51:06 GMT 20100519135106 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:18:19 GMT 201007201421819 Midwives are being urged to provide feedback on NICEs draft quality standard for specialist neonatal care. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-standards-for-specialist-neonatal-care/ 122090 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100518000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:28:56 GMT 20100518112856 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:43:03 GMT 201007201314303 Greater Glasgow and Clyde heath board has confirmed that it plans to shed 1252 whole time equivalent staff over the next eighteen months. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/job-losses-for-nhs-in-glasgow/ 121952 Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100517000000 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:35:03 GMT 20100517113503 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:29:31 GMT 201007201312931 The RCM is urging any midwives who have not already done so to sign the Climate and Health Councils pledge to limit the causes of human-related climate change. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/have-you-signed-the-pledge-yet/ 121795 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100514000000 Fri, 14 May 2010 09:59:22 GMT 20100514095922 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:39:45 GMT 2010072012123945 The need to develop a maternity strategy for Northern Ireland has been highlighted in a review by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-northern-irish-maternity-strategy/ 121764 Thu, 13 May 2010 15:46:00 GMT 20100513154600 Thu, 13 May 2010 15:33:12 GMT 20100513153312 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:35:02 GMT 201007201313502 The RCM has welcomed the appointment of Andrew Lansley as health secretary. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/andrew-lansley-becomes-new-health-secretary/ 121651 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:30:00 GMT 20100512113000 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:31:35 GMT 20100512123135 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:41:41 GMT 201005281644141 The RCMs general secretary Cathy Warwick opened a new birth centre in Birmingham on 5 May. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-birth-centre-for-birmingham/ 121534 Tue, 11 May 2010 12:35:00 GMT 20100511123500 Tue, 11 May 2010 10:30:12 GMT 20100511103012 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:38:35 GMT 2010072012123835 Professor Christine McCourt has been appointed the new professor of maternal and child health in the department of midwifery and child health at City University London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-maternal-care-expert-at-city-university-london/ 121437 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100510000000 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:29:32 GMT 20100510122932 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:40:51 GMT 201005281644051 The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) has announced a vacancy at its Hague headquarters for the position of project coordinator. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/icm-advertises-for-project-coordinator/ 121252 Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100507000000 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:09:59 GMT 20100507100959 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:32:23 GMT 201005281643223 Labour MP Ann Keen has lost her Brentford and Isleworth seat to the Conservative candidate Mary MacLeod. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/health-minister-ann-keen-loses-her-seat/ 121265 Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100507000000 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:58:59 GMT 20100507105859 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:32:55 GMT 201005281643255 If there were enough midwives in Africa, obstetric fistulas would not happen, said consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Dr Tony Falconer. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/making-freedom-from-fistula-a-reality/ 121199 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:16:00 GMT 20100506151600 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:25:16 GMT 20100506122516 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:39:52 GMT 201005281643952 A number of events took place throughout the UK to commemorate this year's International Day of the Midwife. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/marking-international-day-of-the-midwife/ 121035 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:10:00 GMT 20100505151000 Wed, 05 May 2010 08:53:54 GMT 20100505085354 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:38:08 GMT 201007201313808 Vitamin A supplementation does not reduce maternal mortality in rural Ghana, a new study has found. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vitamin-a-has-no-effect-on-maternal-mortality-figures/ 120934 Tue, 04 May 2010 15:14:00 GMT 20100504151400 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:03:08 GMT 20100504120308 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:34:11 GMT 201005281643411 The RCM has welcomed a statement issued by the health minister Andy Burnham saying that there are no planned changes to the services provided at the Whittington Hospital in north London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-services-at-whittington-hospital-to-remain-open/ 120770 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100430000000 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:18:31 GMT 20100430101831 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:54:10 GMT 201005281535410 Daughters born to mothers who had hyperemesis gravidarum are three times more likely to have a pregnancy complicated by the condition. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/possible-genetic-link-to-severe-morning-sickness/ 120726 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100430000000 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:47:42 GMT 20100430094742 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:29:41 GMT 201005281642941 Midwife Alice Waterman has joined the international development charity, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) to help train healthcare workers in Sierra Leone. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/suffolk-midwife-heads-to-sierra-leone/ 120479 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100429000000 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:43:34 GMT 20100429114334 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:52:55 GMT 201005281535255 Taking a multivitamin supplement during pregnancy may improve the health of pregnant women and their families. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vitamin-supplements-improve-pregnancy-outcomes/ 120255 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100427000000 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:23:10 GMT 20100427122310 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:51:48 GMT 201005281535148 Diagnostic levels of ultrasound present no specific hazards, but there are insufficient data to draw firm conclusions about their absence especially in the long term, a new report has concluded. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-research-needed-into-long-term-effects-of-diagnostic-ultrasound/ 120122 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:36:00 GMT 20100426113600 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:18:22 GMT 20100426121822 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:39:18 GMT 201007201313918 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is changing its name to the Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB) as of Monday 26 April. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/fsa-changes-its-name-to-cfeb/ 119826 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100423000000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:50 GMT 20100423120050 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:48:24 GMT 201005281534824 Nearly one in every 1000 women giving birth in the UK is extremely obese according to a study by a group at the University of Oxford. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/extreme-obesity-in-pregnancy/ 119846 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100423000000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:24:56 GMT 20100423152456 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:43:13 GMT 201005281644313 There is a definite correlation between poverty and infant mortality, according to speakers at yesterdays RCM seminar on the subject. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/infant-mortality-and-poverty-link-examined/ 119669 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:37:00 GMT 20100422113700 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:38:37 GMT 20100422113837 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:06 GMT 201007201420006 Some 747 women in England were turned away from maternity units last year because they were full, according to new data from the Conservatives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/conservatives-reveal-new-temporary-closure-figures-for-maternity-units/ 119646 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100422000000 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:03:19 GMT 20100422100319 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:46:54 GMT 201005281534654 A small proportion of healthcare staff in Wales have reported suffering from skin rashes after being the first to don new uniforms for midwives and nurses in Wales. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/reports-that-new-welsh-uniforms-cause-rashes/ 119527 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100421000000 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:46:11 GMT 20100421114611 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:46:15 GMT 201005281534615 A drive to upload patients records onto a central database in England has been halted in some areas by the government, following concerns that the public has not been made sufficiently aware of the plans. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/care-record-plans-suspended/ 119273 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100416000000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:16:27 GMT 20100419141627 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:45:03 GMT 201005281534503 A promise to recruit more midwives is one of the main pledges political parties could make to win floating female votes, a survey has revealed. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/recruiting-more-midwives-a-vote-winner/ 119069 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100416000000 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:02 GMT 20100416120002 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:41:56 GMT 201005281534156 The right for fathers to have time off work to attend antenatal appointments is one of the Liberal Democrats proposals in their general election manifesto. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/liberal-democrats-launch-election-manifesto/ 118990 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:38:00 GMT 20100415113800 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:39:37 GMT 20100415113937 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:40:49 GMT 201005281534049 The first RCM-collaborative conference aimed solely at maternity support workers (MSWs) was held at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-supports-msw-conference/ 119026 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:21:00 GMT 20100415112100 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:46:16 GMT 20100415164616 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:07:20 GMT 201007201420720 The number of women dying from pregnancy-related causes has dropped by over 35% in the past 30 years, according to new maternal mortality data. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/surprising-fall-in-maternal-mortality-rates-worldwide/ 118789 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:35:00 GMT 20100413163500 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:57:02 GMT 20100413115702 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:43:21 GMT 201005281534321 Preventing the forced closure of maternity wards so that mothers will have a real choice over where to have their baby is just one of the proposals detailed by the Conservative party in its general election manifesto. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/conservatives-launch-general-election-manifesto/ 118828 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:35:00 GMT 20100413123500 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:19:23 GMT 20100413151923 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:42:36 GMT 201005281534236 Doubling paid paternity leave to four weeks is one of a number of plans the Labour party has detailed in its general election manifesto launched this week. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/labour-launches-election-manifesto/ 112846 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:37:00 GMT 20100412163700 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:14:34 GMT 20100412151434 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:44:03 GMT 201005281534403 Midwives and nurses at Carmarthens West Wales General Hospital will be the first to wear a new national uniform. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/national-uniform-is-a-first-for-wales/ 112545 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:40:00 GMT 20100408164000 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:23:22 GMT 20100408122322 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:29:52 GMT 201005281422952 Workshops for potential applicants to the Mary Seacole awards 2010 will be held at three separate locations across England this month. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pre-application-training-for-possible-mary-seacole-awardees/ 112566 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:23:00 GMT 20100408162300 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:25:10 GMT 20100408162510 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:26:13 GMT 201005281422613 The percentage of caesarean sections (CS) in Scotland that resulted in a surgical site infection came to 4.1% last year, new surveillance figures show. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cs-infection-rates-remain-relatively-stable/ 112646 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100408000000 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:06:40 GMT 20100409140640 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:27:27 GMT 201005281422727 The rising birth rate in Wales has sparked concerns that maternity services could struggle under the increasing pressure. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/welsh-birth-rate-reaches-12-year-high/ 112498 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:12:00 GMT 20100407171200 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:14:58 GMT 20100407171458 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:25:21 GMT 201005281422521 Regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy can reduce the weight of babies at birth, according to a study by New Zealand and US researchers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/exercising-mothers-to-be-birth-lighter-babies/ 112448 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:26:00 GMT 20100407142600 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:54:43 GMT 20100407095443 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:29:01 GMT 201005281422901 A review of maternity services in Northern Ireland has been announced by health minister Michael McGimpsey. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/planned-review-of-ni-maternity-services/ 112401 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:13:00 GMT 20100406151300 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:22:50 GMT 20100406152250 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:24:11 GMT 201005281422411 Women who have had a previous caesarean section (CS) have a higher risk of uterine rupture after attempting vaginal birth than women who opt for an elective CS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/risk-of-uterine-rupture/ 111973 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:12:00 GMT 20100401171200 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:25:29 GMT 20100331112529 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:08:22 GMT 201005281530822 Claire Lyon and Claire Cousins are the winners of the two blood pressure monitors featured in the previous issue. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/competition-winners2/ 112005 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:48:00 GMT 20100401124800 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:04:16 GMT 20100331130416 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:48:32 GMT 2010052512124832 Midwives in England are being invited to apply for this years Mary Seacole Awards. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mary-seacole-awards-2010-11/ 112004 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:47:00 GMT 20100401124700 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:59:14 GMT 20100331125914 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:47:36 GMT 2010052512124736 The deadline to submit abstracts for next years International Confederaton of Midwives conference in South Africa is fast approaching. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-abstracts-for-icm-2011/ 112002 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:46:00 GMT 20100401124600 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:51:36 GMT 20100331125136 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:46:41 GMT 2010052512124641 A new EU directive has been adopted by member states aimed at preventing injuries and infections to healthcare workers from sharp medical objects, such as needlesticks. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/needlestick-injuries/ 112000 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:44:00 GMT 20100401124400 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:47:15 GMT 20100331124715 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:45:20 GMT 2010052512124520 The NCT is calling on the next government to tackle the growing commercial and economic pressures affecting parents. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/parental-pressures-highlighted-in-ncts-new-manifesto/ 110649 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:42:00 GMT 20100401124200 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:33:44 GMT 20100317103344 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:42:29 GMT 2010052512124229 The number of midwives employed in the NHS has risen, according to new figures from the NHS Information Centre. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/increase-in-midwives-welcomed/ 111992 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:40:00 GMT 20100401124000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:20:25 GMT 20100331122025 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:40:35 GMT 2010052512124035 The vast majority of the panel voted no to Do you think the Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in England really makes a difference to midwives? http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/future-of-midwifery/ 111996 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:40:00 GMT 20100401124000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:27:28 GMT 20100331122728 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:41:29 GMT 2010052512124129 The RCM supports the reinstatement of independent midwife Deborah Purdue on the NMC register after being struck off last March. An experienced midwife, Deborahs previous clients include Harry Potter author JK Rowling. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-supports-midwife-in-nmc-appeal/ 111989 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:36:00 GMT 20100401123600 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:35 GMT 20100331120835 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:36:57 GMT 2010052512123657 Under half (44%) of maternity units throughout the UK do not have local guidelines for the care and management of women who are overweight. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-guidelines-for-obese-pregnant-women/ 111975 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:34:00 GMT 20100401123400 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:34:03 GMT 20100331113403 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:34:48 GMT 2010052512123448 By RCM director of learning, research and practice development Frances Day-Stirk http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/editorial-i-asked-the-mother/ 111971 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:59:00 GMT 20100401095900 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:17:19 GMT 20100331111719 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:20:04 GMT 201005281532004 The RCM delivered the first union learning representatives (ULR) course in Corby recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/first-ulr-course/ 112025 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:56:00 GMT 20100401095600 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:33:28 GMT 20100331143328 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:18:35 GMT 201005281531835 The RCM has produced a manifesto in the wake of the forthcoming general election, with a number of pledges for improving maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-launches-2010-manifesto/ 112007 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:55:00 GMT 20100401095500 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:10:05 GMT 20100331131005 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:18:09 GMT 201005281531809 Campaigners are marching to Whitehall this Sunday, 7 March calling for improvements to the UKs maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rally-to-reclaim-birth/ 109197 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:52:00 GMT 20100401095200 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:39:13 GMT 20100303123913 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:40:02 GMT 201005281534002 Enshrining the right to choose place of birth in the NHS constitution is part of a number of proposals being considered by the government. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/legal-right-to-choose-place-of-birth/ 110808 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:09:00 GMT 20100401090900 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:02:20 GMT 20100318110220 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:44:04 GMT 2010052512124404 Obese women who give birth after having weight loss surgery are less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders than women who have the surgery following childbirth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/weight-loss-surgery-lowers-risk-of-hypertensive-disorders-in-pregnancy/ 118893 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:35:40 GMT 20100414103540 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:39:21 GMT 201005281533921 Two midwives from Newcastle have won a scholarship for their bereavement work at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-win-scholarship/ 112010 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:22:46 GMT 20100331132246 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:23:22 GMT 201005281422322 More than 150 midwives attended the RCM UK Board for Wales St Davids day conference, which addressed the issues surrounding perinatal mental health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-attend-st-davids-day-conference-in-wales/ 112018 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:08:44 GMT 20100331140844 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:10:04 GMT 201005281421004 The RCM has added Union Energy to its catalogue of member benefits. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/union-energy-new-benefit/ 112022 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:21:58 GMT 20100331142158 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:12:07 GMT 201005281421207 RCM members are invited to submit a paper about their best practice work or research for this years RCM annual conference. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-papers/ 112023 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:29:22 GMT 20100331142922 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:13:51 GMT 201005281421351 By Jacque Gerrard, director of the RCM UK Board for England (RCM UKBE) http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/the-east-of-england-scores-big/ 112026 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:41:20 GMT 20100331144120 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:15:17 GMT 201005281421517 By Breedagh Hughes, RCM UK Board for Northern Ireland board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/board-focus-for-2010-2011/ 112028 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:47:04 GMT 20100331144704 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:18:44 GMT 201005281421844 The MamaTENS referral scheme has now been in operation for five years. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mamatens-referral-scheme/ 112182 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100401000000 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:27:32 GMT 20100401122732 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:40:32 GMT 201007201534032 Midwives are being asked to nominate colleagues for an NHS leadership award, to celebrate outstanding leadership across the services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-to-nominate-nhs-leaders/ 112008 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT 20100331160000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:10:34 GMT 20100331131034 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:11:06 GMT 201005281421106 Northern Irelands first standalone community midwifery unit was officially opened at the Downe Hospital in Downpatrick recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/northern-irelands-first-midwifery-led-unit-opens/ 112062 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:58:00 GMT 20100331095800 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMT 20100331162300 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:21:15 GMT 201005281422115 UK midwife Gaynor Maclean has been awarded an international prize for her contribution to midwifery. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwife-receives-international-award/ 111867 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:49:00 GMT 20100330094900 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:46:49 GMT 20100330134649 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:04:43 GMT 2010041511110443 The RCM and RCOG have each produced manifestos in the wake of the forthcoming general election, with a number of pledges for improving maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-and-rcog-launch-manifestos/ 111766 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:59:00 GMT 20100329125900 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:39:13 GMT 20100329173913 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:19:41 GMT 201005281421941 The perinatal mortality rate in Wales and England has decreased, new figures show. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/child-mortality-rates-decrease/ 111510 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:47:00 GMT 20100326114700 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:57:17 GMT 20100326165717 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:03:27 GMT 2010041511110327 US company Infantino has recalled over a million baby sling products following the deaths of three babies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/copyof-room-for-improvement-in-nmcs-fitness-to-practise-procedure/ 111435 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:02:00 GMT 20100325110200 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:40:24 GMT 20100325164024 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:02:32 GMT 2010041511110232 Serious weaknesses in the NMCs fitness to practice procedure have been identified by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/room-for-improvement-in-nmcs-fitness-to-practise-procedure/ 111240 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT 20100323110100 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:19:02 GMT 20100323151902 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:01:31 GMT 2010041511110131 A new campaign calling on European leaders to adopt concrete measures to end female genital mutilation (FGM) has been launched today. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/europe-wide-campaign-to-end-fgm/ 118986 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:25:00 GMT 20100322112500 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:24:45 GMT 20100415112445 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:25:55 GMT 2010041511112555 HIV rates are still rising, according to speakers at an RCM branch study day in Chelmsford today. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/hiv-on-the-increase/ 111000 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:31:00 GMT 20100320223100 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:32:56 GMT 20100320223256 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:58:29 GMT 2010041510105829 Under half (44%) of maternity units throughout the UK do not have local guidelines for the care and management of women who are overweight. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-guidance-needed-on-the-care-of-obese-pregnant-women/ 110930 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:11:00 GMT 20100319111100 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:25:48 GMT 20100319102548 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:59:22 GMT 2010041510105922 Clinicians are being urged to think of ways of improving productivity and eliminating waste in the wake of the tougher economic climate that the NHS now operates in. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/clinicians-called-on-to-help-with-efficiency-savings/ 110526 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:05:00 GMT 20100316150500 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:38:00 GMT 20100316113800 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:56:56 GMT 2010041510105656 The genetic code of a bacterium found in powdered baby formula has been sequenced by scientists. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bacteria-in-baby-formula-milk-sequenced/ 110423 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMT 20100315102700 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:32:39 GMT 20100315123239 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:57:38 GMT 2010041510105738 A report that sets out a series of recommendations for the NHS to better support victims of violence has been launched. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/better-support-for-victims-of-violence/ 110283 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:50:00 GMT 20100312105000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:37:25 GMT 20100312113725 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:51:08 GMT 2010041510105108 More than 25 RCM stewards from London attended a stewards study day recently to hear what the main political parties and lobby groups had to say about the future of the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/raising-political-awareness/ 110281 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:34:00 GMT 20100311143400 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:34:56 GMT 20100312113456 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:52:49 GMT 2010041510105249 A recent survey of primary care Trusts (PCTs) in England showed positive developments in meeting Maternity matters targets, delegates were told at a government seminar. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-matters-and-the-future-of-maternity-services/ 110142 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:00 GMT 20100311142600 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:21:30 GMT 20100311122130 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:52:05 GMT 2010041510105205 Concerns that umbilical cord blood is not being collected properly have been raised by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/concerns-over-unlawful-cord-blood-collection/ 110005 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:00 GMT 20100310162600 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:57:37 GMT 20100310115737 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:53:34 GMT 2010041510105334 The charity Child In Need in India (CINI) is offering people the chance to buy a Mothers Day gift of sponsoring a mother in India. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/an-alternative-gift-for-mothers-day/ 109925 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:48:00 GMT 20100309104800 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:46:33 GMT 20100309164633 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:48:26 GMT 2010041510104826 Today on International Womens Day marks the official launch of a week-long series of events that highlight the need to improve maternal and child health worldwide. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/marking-international-womens-day/ 109682 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:47:00 GMT 20100308104700 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:46:30 GMT 20100308114630 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:47:26 GMT 2010041510104726 More than 150 midwives attended the RCM UK Board for Wales St Davids day conference, which addressed the issues surrounding perinatal mental health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mental-health-tackled-at-st-davids-day-conference/ 109475 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:46:00 GMT 20100305104600 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:38:34 GMT 20100305103834 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:46:24 GMT 2010041510104624 A conference to discuss the impact climate change has on women and children is being held at the RCOG offices in London on 12 March. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/impact-of-climate-change-on-women-and-children/ 109275 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:27:00 GMT 20100304142700 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:44:12 GMT 20100304104412 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:43:56 GMT 2010041510104356 A renewed call for a named midwife for every woman has been made by the Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/final-report-on-the-future-of-midwifery-and-nursing/ 109038 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT 20100302163600 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:01:56 GMT 20100302130156 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:44:42 GMT 2010041510104442 Non-identical twins conceived through IVF face an increased risk of neonatal complications, compared to spontaneously conceived dizygotic twins. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ivf-twins-face-greater-risk-of-complications/ 108873 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:38:00 GMT 20100301163800 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:37:43 GMT 20100301113743 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:45:21 GMT 2010041510104521 Midwives and health professionals have been praised for their help and support of the Health in Pregnancy Grant (HiPG). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/health-in-pregnancy-grant-success/ 108725 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:39:00 GMT 20100226103900 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:45:08 GMT 20100226114508 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:39:32 GMT 2010041510103932 New guidelines that aim to ensure the safety of donor breastmilk have been produced by NICE. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-donor-breastmilk-guidelines/ 108607 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT 20100225173000 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:33:22 GMT 20100225103322 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:41:19 GMT 2010041510104119 An animated film celebrating midwifery was recognised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) at a star-studded ceremony in London on Sunday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-film-is-a-winner-at-the-baftas/ 108368 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:37:00 GMT 20100224103700 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:29:05 GMT 20100224102905 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:37:26 GMT 2010041510103726 NICE is seeking views on recommendations its developed on diet and exercise to manage weight during pregnancy and after childbirth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/draft-guidelines-on-weight-management-during-pregnancy/ 108235 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:35:00 GMT 20100223103500 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:28:38 GMT 20100223122838 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:36:26 GMT 2010041510103626 The latest edition of the charity Tommys Young woman's guide to a healthy pregnancy is available to buy online and in bulk. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-edition-of-tommys-pregnancy-guide-for-young-women/ 108131 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:34:00 GMT 20100222103400 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:34:03 GMT 20100222173403 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:34:36 GMT 2010041510103436 The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has agreed to review its guidelines on parents seeing and holding their baby after death. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nice-guidelines-on-stillbirth-to-be-clarified/ 107874 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:29:00 GMT 20100219102900 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:14:24 GMT 20100219111424 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:05 GMT 2010041510103005 Legislation prohibiting the product placement in television programmes of infant and follow-on formula milk is being introduced by the UK government. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/formula-milk-banned-from-tv-programmes/ 107308 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:19:00 GMT 20100216091900 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:33:43 GMT 20100216143343 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:07:00 GMT 2010041510100700 Although public satisfaction in the NHS is high, people do not realise that they face a future spending crunch, Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb has said. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/liberal-democrats-set-out-their-vision-for-the-nhs/ 107108 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:39:00 GMT 20100215113900 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:06:03 GMT 20100215110603 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:57 GMT 2010041510103057 Over a quarter of babies are delivered by caesarean section (CS) in hospitals in Wales, new figures have revealed. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cs-rates-rise-in-wales/ 106937 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:53:00 GMT 20100212165300 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:24 GMT 20100212120224 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:54:03 GMT 201004141645403 Around 36% of acute Trusts in England do not have a policy for joint working between maternity and social services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-improved-communication-between-maternity-and-social-services/ 106822 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:46:00 GMT 20100211164600 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:12:07 GMT 20100211121207 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:47:37 GMT 201004141644737 A study presenting further information on how the H1N1 influenza A virus affects pregnant women has been published. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/swine-flu-in-pregnancy/ 106749 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:49:00 GMT 20100210164900 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:22:48 GMT 20100210162248 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:50:25 GMT 201004141645025 A historian has claimed that the founding fathers of the obstetric profession William Smellie and William Hunter were responsible for the deaths of many pregnant women. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/reputation-of-obstetrics-pioneers-called-into-question/ 106612 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:48:00 GMT 20100209164800 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:02:19 GMT 20100209160219 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:48:34 GMT 201004141644834 Infant mortality rates have decreased in the last decade, but the health of children under five in England has been deteriorating, according to a new report from the Audit Commission. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/report-reveals-deteriorating-health-of-the-under-fives/ 106441 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:58:00 GMT 20100208165800 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:46:19 GMT 20100208144619 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:58:43 GMT 201004141645843 Women who have three or more prior caesarean sections (CS) are just as successful at attempting a vaginal birth as those that have had one previous CS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/three-prior-caesareans-no-barrier-to-vbac/ 106270 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMT 20100205125500 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:19:38 GMT 20100205101938 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:17:21 GMT 201004141641721 There is no evidence to support the idea that pregnancy causes lapses in memory, a new study has concluded. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/baby-brain-myth-debunked/ 106204 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMT 20100204125500 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:09:57 GMT 20100204140957 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:24:46 GMT 201004141642446 Last year 900,000 smokers made an attempt to quit on No Smoking Day, according to anti-smoking campaigners. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/no-smoking-day/ 106052 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:10:00 GMT 20100203161000 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:45 GMT 20100203120045 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:10:57 GMT 201004141641057 Women will no longer have to see their GP to confirm that they are pregnant following the introduction of a new system by NHS Scotland. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pregnant-tell-me-campaign-launched/ 105866 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:22:00 GMT 20100202172200 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00:18 GMT 20100202110018 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:15:34 GMT 201004141641534 Could an overemphasis on specialist skills be to the detriment of the core midwifery role? Midwives Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/are-midwives-becoming-too-specialised/ 106471 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:43:00 GMT 20100201164300 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:28:05 GMT 20100208162805 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:44:11 GMT 201004141644411 By Helen Rogers, RCM UK Board for Wales board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/st-davids-day-conference-2010/ 106469 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:42:00 GMT 20100201164200 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:25:16 GMT 20100208162516 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:43:13 GMT 201004141644313 By Gillian Smith, director of the RCM UK Board for Scotland http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/board-conference-success/ 106467 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:41:00 GMT 20100201164100 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:15 GMT 20100208161915 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:42:11 GMT 201004141644211 The vast majority of the panel voted no to whether the governments Maternity matters policy has made a real difference to women and their babies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-matters/ 106436 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:00 GMT 20100201164000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:24:48 GMT 20100208142448 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:41:14 GMT 201004141644114 Congratulations to our two competition winners... http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/competition-winners1/ 106465 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:39:00 GMT 20100201163900 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:09:57 GMT 20100208160957 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:40:15 GMT 201004141644015 The RCM has donated a £500 start-up contribution to support medical relief charity Merlin and their work in earthquake-stricken Haiti. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-helps-haiti/ 106464 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:38:00 GMT 20100201163800 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:01 GMT 20100208160801 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:39:10 GMT 201004141643910 The National Maternity Support Foundation (NMSF) and the RCM have launched a leaflet aimed at helping parents plan for the birth of their baby. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/there-are-no-guarantees/ 106460 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:37:00 GMT 20100201163700 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:02:13 GMT 20100208160213 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:28:12 GMT 201007201532812 The RCM has introduced a special discounted subscription rate for newly-qualified midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/newly-qualified-membership-subscription-rate/ 106458 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:36:00 GMT 20100201163600 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:55:24 GMT 20100208155524 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:37:02 GMT 201004141643702 The second part of a study that focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following traumatic childbirth in Eritrea is now available in the in-depth papers section of the Midwives website at: www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/in-depth-papers http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ptsd-in-childbirth/ 106454 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:34:00 GMT 20100201163400 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:14 GMT 20100208154514 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:35:08 GMT 201004141643508 A new education module on screening for Downs syndrome has been produced by the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/training-module-for-downs-syndrome/ 106451 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:33:00 GMT 20100201163300 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:29:14 GMT 20100208152914 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:33:44 GMT 201004141643344 A case of stillbirth caused by bacteria originating in the mothers mouth has been reported in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/poor-dental-hygiene-associated-with-stillbirth/ 106449 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:29:00 GMT 20100201162900 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:21:44 GMT 20100208152144 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:30:14 GMT 201004141643014 The government has announced a set of measures that includes plans by the RCM to produce new guidance for midwives on how to better engage with fathers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/government-launches-green-paper-on-supporting-families/ 106448 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:28:00 GMT 20100201162800 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:16:25 GMT 20100208151625 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:29:06 GMT 201004141642906 Improvements have been made to the maternity services of Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust, but planning to meet long-term demand remains a concern. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/capacity-remains-a-concern-at-milton-keynes-hospital/ 106447 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:27:00 GMT 20100201162700 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:12:47 GMT 20100208151247 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:28:04 GMT 201004141642804 New blood spot screening cards are being introduced in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-blood-spot-screening-card-for-england/ 106435 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:26:00 GMT 20100201162600 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:20:35 GMT 20100208142035 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:26:49 GMT 201004141642649 The reality of working overseas in developing countries as a midwife or nurse will be debated and discussed at an event this September in London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/take-your-skills-further/ 105749 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:37:00 GMT 20100201113700 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:36:55 GMT 20100201113655 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:37:15 GMT 2010041511113715 The Mary Seacole scholarship awards remain fit for purpose and are achieving their intended goals, a review by the Department of Health has concluded. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mary-seacole-awards-fit-for-purpose/ 107677 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT 20100201102700 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:19:55 GMT 20100218101955 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:27:49 GMT 2010041510102749 The charity HealthWatch is running its annual student prize for the evaluation of clinical research protocols. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/competition-to-evaluate-clinical-trials/ 107555 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:07:00 GMT 20100201100700 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:17:52 GMT 20100217121752 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:08:32 GMT 2010041510100832 Editorial from the RCM public affairs officer Stuart Bonar http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/editorial-the-power-rests-with-you/ 106423 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:21:00 GMT 20100201092100 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:45:15 GMT 20100208124515 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:06:11 GMT 2010041510100611 Two blood pressure monitors, with proven and clinically validated accuracy during pregnancy and pre-eclampsia are available to win. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/win-a-bp-monitor/ 106455 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT 20100201092000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT 20100208154900 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:04:30 GMT 2010041510100430 A new DVD has been launched to inform midwives and healthcare professionals on better working practices for sufferers of female genital mutilation (FGM). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/dvd-highlights-healthier-future-without-fgm/ 106434 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT 20100201092000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:16:51 GMT 20100208141651 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:05:26 GMT 2010041510100526 The RCMs president Liz Stephens opened a new £180,000 birth centre at St Helier Hospital in January. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/birth-centre-opens/ 106462 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:17:00 GMT 20100201091700 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:04:53 GMT 20100208160453 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:03:43 GMT 2010041510100343 Support for the millennium development goals (MDG) 4 and 5, and the need for midwifery-skilled professionals worldwide are the key RCM campaigns around this years International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on 5 May. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/idm-message-more-midwives/ 106459 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:12:00 GMT 20100201091200 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:58:56 GMT 20100208155856 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:02:53 GMT 2010041510100253 Fathers are being given the opportunity to share paid maternity leave with mothers in new plans announced by the government. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-leave-to-be-divided-up-with-fathers/ 105595 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:14:00 GMT 20100129121400 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:24:19 GMT 20100129112419 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:15:12 GMT 2010041412121512 Outstanding and innovative midwifery was celebrated at the 2010 RCM awards yesterday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-midwifery-awards-2010/ 105531 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:51:00 GMT 20100128175100 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:43:45 GMT 20100128154345 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:16:04 GMT 2010041412121604 Newborn babies of women who smoked during pregnancy show signs of circulatory dysfunction, according to the findings of a new Swedish study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/smoking-increases-blood-pressure-in-newborn-babies/ 105335 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:13:00 GMT 20100127121300 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:34:37 GMT 20100127103437 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:14:06 GMT 2010041412121406 The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (WRA) is calling on women to support this years International Womens Day and host their own dinner parties on 8 March to help raise funds for the charity. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/charity-dinner-party-goes-global/ 105225 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:12:00 GMT 20100126121200 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:08:20 GMT 20100126100820 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:13:10 GMT 2010041412121310 A second legal birth conference scheduled for July this year will see the RCM working in partnership with Bond Solon Training again. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/legal-birth-unites-rcm-and-bond-solon-again/ 105109 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:54:00 GMT 20100125105400 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:07:15 GMT 20100125100715 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:54:52 GMT 2010021610105452 The government has announced a set of measures that includes plans by the RCM to produce new guidance for midwives on how to better engage with fathers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/government-launches-green-paper-on-families/ 104993 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:27:00 GMT 20100122142700 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:17:03 GMT 20100122111703 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:52:39 GMT 2010021610105239 Womens Hour is calling for midwives to comment on Maternity matters. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/womens-hour-needs-your-help/ 104978 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:49:00 GMT 20100122104900 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:11:05 GMT 20100122101105 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:49:50 GMT 2010021610104950 A new DVD has been launched to inform midwives and healthcare professionals on better working practices for sufferers of female genital mutilation. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/dvd-to-highlight-healthier-future-without-fgm/ 104709 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:15:00 GMT 20100121141500 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:20:55 GMT 20100121122055 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:20 GMT 201004141750020 Further evidence of the association between maternal obesity and negative outcomes in pregnancy has been provided by a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/obesitys-adverse-effects-on-pregnancy/ 104703 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:47:00 GMT 20100121104700 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:40:39 GMT 20100121114039 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:48:05 GMT 2010021610104805 Live ultrasound screenings will soon be available to record and watch on the iPhone. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/iphone-ultrasounds/ 104595 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:46:00 GMT 20100120104600 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:18:42 GMT 20100120111842 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:46:56 GMT 2010021610104656 Maternity services expect a major baby boom this autumn after heavy snow has kept many indoors. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/big-freeze-prompts-baby-boom/ 104501 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:09:00 GMT 20100119160900 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:32:32 GMT 20100119123232 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:44:46 GMT 2010021610104446 Maternity services face concerns for the future, according to a report by the NMC. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-to-monitor-future-of-maternity-services/ 104416 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:11:52 GMT 20100118171152 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:09:23 GMT 20100118170923 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:11:39 GMT 201001181751139 Maternity services face concerns for the future, according to a report by the NMC. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-to-monitor-future-of-maternity-services1/ 104423 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:27:00 GMT 20100118152700 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:29:43 GMT 20100118172943 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:32:25 GMT 201004141643225 Research has been commissioned by the NMC to investigate the need to create a UK-wide centralised regulation of the countrys one million healthcare support workers (HCSW). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nmc-to-research-regulation-of-support-workers/ 104180 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:22:00 GMT 20100115112200 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:10:26 GMT 20100115101026 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:36:01 GMT 2010021610103601 Adverse weather conditions have caused travel chaos across the UK, but staff at one Brighton Trust braved the elements to keep services running. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/triumph-over-adversity-in-the-snow/ 104224 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:40:00 GMT 20100115104000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:22:58 GMT 20100115142258 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:40:30 GMT 2010021610104030 The NMC is calling for midwives and nurses to join the public in a consultation on its guidance for raising patient safety concerns. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nmc-consultation-on-guidance-has-begun/ 104199 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:39:00 GMT 20100115103900 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:24:08 GMT 20100115112408 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:39:19 GMT 2010021610103919 Two maternity units are closing in a bid to revamp maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/national-maternity-services-shake-up/ 104069 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:23:00 GMT 20100114112300 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:41:19 GMT 20100114094119 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:37:14 GMT 2010021610103714 Babies who are breastfed for six months or more have better childhood mental health, according to a 14-year study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-for-longer-could-aid-mental-health/ 104042 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:13:00 GMT 20100113111300 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:08:54 GMT 20100113160854 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:25:21 GMT 2010021610102521 Caesarean sections (CS) should only be carried out when medically necessary, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/medical-indication-only-caesarean/ 103939 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:12:00 GMT 20100112111200 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:15:49 GMT 20100112171549 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:24:17 GMT 2010021610102417 A new midwife-led birth centre is due to open in April at Londons University Hospital Lewisham. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-birth-centre-for-lewisham/ 103732 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:19:00 GMT 20100111111900 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:52:56 GMT 20100111115256 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:34:28 GMT 2010021610103428 Expectant mothers should be weighed regularly throughout their pregnancy in a bid to combat obesity, according to the National Obesity Forum (NOF). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternal-obesity-warnings/ 103803 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:14:00 GMT 20100111111400 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:37:55 GMT 20100111163755 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:26:22 GMT 2010021610102622 An increased level of testosterone during pregnancy can affect a mothers ability to breastfeed, according to a recent Norwegian study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mothers-ability-to-breastfeed-down-to-hormones/ 103586 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:17:00 GMT 20100108131700 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:17:19 GMT 20100108141719 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:41:30 GMT 2010021610104130 A chemical found in bacon and eggs could aid fetal brain development, according to scientists at the University of North Carolina. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/egg-and-bacon-could-improve-babies-memories/ 103442 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:15:00 GMT 20100107111500 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:42:22 GMT 20100107114222 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:27:25 GMT 2010021610102725 The number of women choosing to give birth at home in Wales has not risen, new figures have revealed. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/home-birth-rates-in-wales-remain-static/ 103385 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:16:00 GMT 20100106111600 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:33:45 GMT 20100106143345 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:28:32 GMT 2010021610102832 A Conservative government would cut public spending, but it would not cut the NHS, according to David Cameron at the launch of the Tories draft health manifesto yesterday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/tories-propose-maternity-networks-to-give-women-real-choice/ 103206 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:17:00 GMT 20100105111700 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:05:58 GMT 20100105110558 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:30:33 GMT 2010021610103033 UK maternity charity Midwives Information and Resource Service (MIDIRS) has launched a new range of practice development tools. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/practice-development-resource-for-students/ 103200 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:17:00 GMT 20100105111700 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:25:18 GMT 20100105102518 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:31:40 GMT 2010021610103140 Plans to introduce the mandatory recording of NHS numbers on all blood spot cards from 31 March are being developed by the UK Newborn Screening Programme Centre. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mandatory-nhs-numbers-on-blood-spot-cards/ 103097 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:18:00 GMT 20100104111800 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:01:22 GMT 20100104120122 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:33:21 GMT 2010021610103321 A major new Irish study has concluded that midwifery-led care is as safe as consultant-led care and uses less interventions. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-led-care-as-safe-as-consultant-led-care/ 102895 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:22:00 GMT 20091227102200 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:37:42 GMT 20091227153742 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:23:03 GMT 2010021610102303 Female janitors and scientists are more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to a new US study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mothers-occupation-associated-with-birth-defects/ 102720 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:19:00 GMT 20091222101900 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:03:35 GMT 20091222110335 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:19:47 GMT 2010021610101947 The RCM has warned against the use of girdles designed to help new mothers regain their figure after birth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-warns-against-use-of-abdominal-binders/ 102685 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:17:00 GMT 20091221101700 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:31:57 GMT 20091221153157 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:32:49 GMT 201002161423249 Four Bradford schoolgirls have raised £50,000 to help combat maternal mortality worldwide. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/schoolgirls-raise-money-to-tackle-maternal-mortality/ 102528 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:16:00 GMT 20091218101600 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:39:06 GMT 20091218133906 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:16:42 GMT 2010021610101642 The inaugural NCT Northern Ireland maternity and family awards were presented recently at Parliament buildings in Stormont. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/northern-irish-maternity-and-family-awards/ 102524 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT 20091218101500 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:58:55 GMT 20091218125855 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:15:22 GMT 2010021610101522 A study on the socioeconomic impact of midwifery-led care has been put out to tender by the RCM. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/researcher-tender-on-the-impact-of-midwifery-led-care/ 102463 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:20:00 GMT 20091217102000 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:36:57 GMT 20091217133657 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:21:04 GMT 2010021610102104 A Norfolk hospital has hired 14 more midwives to help ensure that each mother has one-to-one care during labour. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-midwives-for-norfolk-hospital/ 102379 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT 20091216101300 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:23:51 GMT 20091216132351 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:14:01 GMT 2010021610101401 The charity Action Medical Research is calling for volunteers to undertake a five-day trek of the Great Wall of China to help raise money for research into premature babies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/trek-for-tiny-lives/ 102302 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:12:00 GMT 20091215101200 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:17:50 GMT 20091215141750 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:12:33 GMT 2010021610101233 Pregnant women with gastric bands may need to have them released to avoid complications, according to a recent case study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/gastric-bands-during-pregnancy/ 102228 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:11:00 GMT 20091214101100 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:07 GMT 20091214170007 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:11:20 GMT 2010021610101120 NHS East of England has launched a campaign to promote normal birth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-east-of-england-normal-birth-campaign/ 102028 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:08:00 GMT 20091211100800 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:33:57 GMT 20091211093357 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:09:02 GMT 2010021610100902 Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show home birth figures remain static across the UK. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/no-rise-in-home-birth-rates/ 101988 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:05:00 GMT 20091210100500 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:28:55 GMT 20091210152855 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:06:18 GMT 2010021610100618 Concerns have been raised that bereaved parents are not being offered the opportunity to see and hold their baby after death. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bereaved-parents-not-being-given-choice-to-see-their-baby/ 101869 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:04:00 GMT 20091209100400 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:37:08 GMT 20091209113708 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:04:24 GMT 2010021610100424 A test to predict whether women with threatened preterm labour will actually deliver early has been found to be very accurate by researchers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/test-to-predict-pre-term-birth/ 101815 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:07:00 GMT 20091208100700 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:41:31 GMT 20091208144131 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:07:28 GMT 2010021610100728 Infant mortality rates continue to fall in England and Wales, according to figures released from the Department of Health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/fall-in-infant-mortality-rates/ 101655 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT 20091207100000 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:38:31 GMT 20091207123831 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:45 GMT 2010021610100045 Television personality Amanda Holden attended a party held by The Natural Birth Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital to mark its first year since opening. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/birth-centre-celebrates-its-first-year-since-opening/ 101121 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:02:00 GMT 20091204100200 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:39:28 GMT 20091201123928 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:03:03 GMT 2010021610100303 A doctor has warned of the potentially negative effects doulas can have on clinical decision-making. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/doctor-issues-warning-over-doulas/ 101421 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:59:00 GMT 20091203095900 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:14:58 GMT 20091203121458 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:59:32 GMT 201002160995932 The online student community StudentMidwife.NET (SMNET) has held a charity raffle and auction raising £760 for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death society (SANDS). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/student-midwives-raise-money-for-charity/ 101284 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:57:00 GMT 20091202095700 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:42:29 GMT 20091202104229 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:57:48 GMT 201002160995748 The booklet RCM evidence-based guidelines for midwifery-led care in labour: good practice points has been enclosed with this issue for full RCM members. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-evidence-based-guidelines/ 91421 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:43:00 GMT 20091201164300 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:06:11 GMT 20091117110611 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:44:12 GMT 201002151644412 RCM UK BOARD FOR ENGLAND: By Jacque Gerrard, director of the RCM UK Board for England (RCM UKBE) http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/visits-meetings-thank-you/ 91428 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:24:00 GMT 20091201162400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:16 GMT 20091117112216 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:24:20 GMT 201002151642420 The RCM is launching a number of publications at the RCM conference. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-rcm-publications/ 91423 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:22:00 GMT 20091201162200 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:11 GMT 20091117111011 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:22:30 GMT 201002151642230 Perinatal mental health is the theme of the RCM UK Board for Wales St Davids Day Conference on 25 February. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/st-davids-day-conference/ 91425 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:20:00 GMT 20091201162000 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:12:48 GMT 20091117111248 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:21:01 GMT 201002151642101 NHS hospitals have begun vaccinating at-risk frontline healthcare workers and their patients against swine flu. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/swine-flu-vaccination-programme-begins/ 88919 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:19:00 GMT 20091201161900 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:23:01 GMT 20091021142301 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:19:23 GMT 201002151641923 A neonatal taskforce has created a toolkit to drive the delivery of high-quality specialist neonatal services in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/drive-to-improve-neonatal-care/ 91384 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:17:00 GMT 20091201161700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:03:14 GMT 20091117100314 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:18:10 GMT 201002151641810 There is wide variation in the caesarean section (CS) rates between Trusts in England, according to new figures released by the NHS Information Centre. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/wide-variation-in-cs-rates-among-trusts/ 91381 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:15:00 GMT 20091201161500 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:58:18 GMT 20091117095818 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:15:41 GMT 201002151641541 The RCM membership fee for 2010 will stay the same as 2009. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-freezes-membership-subscriptions/ 91398 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:13:00 GMT 20091201161300 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:52:55 GMT 20091117105255 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:13:31 GMT 201002151641331 Over 100,000 pocket-sized Dad cards containing information on birth have been distributed to maternity units since they were launched in August. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/big-uptake-of-dad-cards/ 91390 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:11:00 GMT 20091201161100 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:28:02 GMT 20091117102802 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:11:46 GMT 201002151641146 A real time labour room training facility has been launched by London South Bank University (LSBU) at Whipps Cross University Hospital. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/emergency-training/ 91388 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:09:00 GMT 20091201160900 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:20:03 GMT 20091117102003 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:09:29 GMT 201002151640929 The Mary Seacole Leadership and Development Awards 2009 were presented to five healthcare professionals at a ceremony in London recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mary-seacole-award-winners-announced/ 91387 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:57:00 GMT 20091201155700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:15:41 GMT 20091117101541 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:57:37 GMT 201002151535737 RCM UK BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND: By Breedagh Hughes, RCM UK Board for Northern Ireland board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/its-all-systems-go/ 91430 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:41:00 GMT 20091201154100 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:36:29 GMT 20091117113629 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:42:23 GMT 201002151534223 Keeping maternity services public, supporting student midwives and whether midwives are becoming too specialised are the motions for debate at the upcoming RCM annual conference. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/motions-for-debate/ 91427 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:40:00 GMT 20091201154000 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:34 GMT 20091117111534 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:40:39 GMT 201002151534039 Nine midwives from Macedonia have just completed a study placement in the UK as part of an initiative to develop midwifery education in their country. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/macedonian-midwives/ 91426 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:38:00 GMT 20091201153800 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:14:12 GMT 20091117111412 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:38:56 GMT 201002151533856 Unions held a number of events during October with a theme of informal learning in the workplace. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/festival-of-learning/ 91424 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:36:00 GMT 20091201153600 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:46 GMT 20091117111146 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:37:08 GMT 201002151533708 The RCMs general secretary Cathy Warwick visited Hull and East Yorkshire Womens and Childrens Hospital on 30 September. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/hull-visit/ 91411 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:35:00 GMT 20091201153500 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:54:52 GMT 20091117105452 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:35:33 GMT 201002151533533 Congratulations to... http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/competition-winners/ 91396 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:34:00 GMT 20091201153400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:13 GMT 20091117103713 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:34:19 GMT 201002151533419 Expert witnesses in civil courts now have to include in their reports a statement confirming their awareness of all relevant court rules. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-expert-witness-rules/ 91395 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:32:00 GMT 20091201153200 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:28 GMT 20091117103528 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:32:47 GMT 201002151533247 Midwives received an overwhelmingly positive response to a readership survey launched earlier this year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/your-feedback/ 91393 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:00 GMT 20091201153000 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:10 GMT 20091117103210 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:08:35 GMT 201002151750835 A call for every NHS Trust offering maternity services to employ a specialist bereavement midwife has been made by the National Maternity Support Foundation (NMSF). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-bereavement-midwives-needed/ 91382 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:26:00 GMT 20091201152600 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:42 GMT 20091117100042 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:26:33 GMT 201002151532633 Panellists were divided when we asked them: Could the RCM do more for black and minority ethnic (BME) midwives? http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/black-and-minority-ethnic-midwives/ 91379 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:24:00 GMT 20091201152400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:56:22 GMT 20091117095622 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:25:14 GMT 201002151532514 Mandatory standards and codes of conduct for healthcare support workers (HCSWs) and their employers have been introduced in Scotland. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mandatory-standards-for-hcsws/ 91378 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:23:00 GMT 20091201152300 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:53:59 GMT 20091117095359 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:23:23 GMT 201002151532323 Editorial by RCM general secretary Cathy Warwick http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/editorial-one-year-on-how-time-flies/ 91370 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:21:00 GMT 20091201152100 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMT 20091117094600 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:21:39 GMT 201002151532139 Midwives Maura OMalley talks to the main speakers ahead of the RCM student conference debate on fathers presence in the delivery suite. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/should-fathers-be-present-at-childbirth/ 91431 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:39:00 GMT 20091201113900 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:39:27 GMT 20091117113927 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:59:46 GMT 201004141645946 A judge has ordered the withdrawal of pregnancy termination guidelines for health professionals in Northern Ireland, following a high court challenge mounted by anti-abortion campaigners. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/withdrawal-of-northern-irish-abortion-guidelines/ 100956 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT 20091130094500 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:38:48 GMT 20091130143848 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:46:19 GMT 201002160994619 Health secretary Andy Burnham launched a new campaign to tackle obesity at the RCM annual conference last week. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-government-campaign-launched-at-annual-conference/ 100948 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:44:00 GMT 20091130094400 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:13:47 GMT 20091130141347 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:44:56 GMT 201002160994456 Midwives play a central role in efforts to reduce maternal deaths worldwide, said the prime ministers wife Sarah Brown speaking at the RCM conference on Friday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-crucial-for-combating-maternal-mortality/ 92683 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:46:00 GMT 20091127164600 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:49:25 GMT 20091127144925 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:46:58 GMT 201002151644658 A modest 'real term' increase of between 2.7% and 3% in NHS budgets over the next few years would have to funded through efficiency cuts in NHS administration, said the shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley speaking at the annual RCM conference in Manchester on Thursday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/conservative-maternity-plans-announced/ 92544 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:00 GMT 20091126094100 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:28:34 GMT 20091126142834 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:41:38 GMT 201002160994138 Midwives are being asked to complete a survey to gauge how interested they would be in participating in a web-based weight loss trial. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/weight-loss-study-for-midwives/ 92516 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT 20091125164700 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:47 GMT 20091126094147 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:48:11 GMT 201002151644811 Critical gaps in postnatal care and a lack of NHS-funded antenatal classes were just some of the findings of a recent survey of mothers experiences of maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/survey-reveals-mothers-views/ 92444 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:37:00 GMT 20091125093700 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:08:24 GMT 20091125110824 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:38:02 GMT 201002160993802 Maternity services should be spared any cuts to NHS funding according to two-thirds of people questioned as part of a YouGov survey. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/public-against-maternity-service-cuts/ 92338 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT 20091124164200 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:33:34 GMT 20091124113334 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:42:34 GMT 201002151644234 The image on page eight of babies lying on their sides... http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/correction1/ 92342 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT 20091124114800 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:21:12 GMT 20091124122112 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:10:00 GMT 2010021610101000 The UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) has released an interim report on swine flu in pregnant women. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-pregnancy-related-swine-flu-figures-and-details-of-second-phase-of-vaccination-programme-released/ 92253 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:41:00 GMT 20091123164100 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:28:37 GMT 20091123122837 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:41:18 GMT 201002151644118 The RCM has reiterated the importance of employing maternity support workers (MSWs) at the Agenda for Change band that most accurately reflects their role. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/banding-of-msws-must-reflect-their-role/ 92072 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT 20091120163400 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:53:35 GMT 20091120115335 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:35:08 GMT 201002151643508 The Financial Service Authoritys Parents guide to money has issued its millionth copy this week. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/money-guide-for-parents-reaches-distribution-milestone/ 92046 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT 20091120163300 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:05:21 GMT 20091120100521 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:33:33 GMT 201002151643333 Pregnant women who develop pre-eclampsia are at greater risk of having reduced thyroid function, a new study suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/greater-risk-of-thyroid-problems-in-pre-eclampsia-sufferers/ 91811 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT 20091118172900 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:13:36 GMT 20091118111336 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:36:10 GMT 201002151643610 Ulster Hospital's bereavement support midwife Hilary Patterson was presented with a Making a difference award at the Citybeat Feel Good Awards held recently at the City Hall, Belfast. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bereavement-midwife-receives-accolade-for-making-a-difference/ 91528 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT 20091117154300 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:40:15 GMT 20091117144015 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:43:42 GMT 201002151534342 The RCM has welcomed plans to make nursing an all-degree profession. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-welcomes-all-degree-nursing-profession/ 91265 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:12:00 GMT 20091116141200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:35:19 GMT 20091116123519 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:40:25 GMT 201002160994025 Consultant midwife Rachel Ambler spoke of the negative impact critical and reactive health professionals can have on pregnant teenagers at a recent meeting in London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/developing-teenage-maternity-services/ 91029 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT 20091113152000 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:16:08 GMT 20091113101608 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:20:26 GMT 201002151532026 The RCM UK Board for Scotland Conference 2009 is set to take place tomorrow at the James Watt conference centre in Edinburgh. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/scottish-rcm-midwifery-conference/ 90836 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT 20091113151500 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:54:11 GMT 20091111145411 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:16:07 GMT 201002151531607 An online directory that allows practitioners to check who is working with the same child or young person to allow them to deliver faster, more coordinated support is being implemented across England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/contactpoint-to-begin-national-rollout/ 90952 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT 20091112151800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:18:36 GMT 20091112141836 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:18:49 GMT 201002151531849 Guidance for midwives and nurses who wish to raise and escalate concerns about the quality of care in their workplace is being developed by the NMC. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-whistleblowing-guidance/ 90925 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:13:00 GMT 20091112151300 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:04:22 GMT 20091112120422 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:14:05 GMT 201002151531405 Doctors are reiterating their warning about the limitations of home fetal heart monitors after another case was highlighted in the British Medical Journal. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/renewed-warnings-about-home-fetal-heart-monitors/ 90737 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT 20091110151700 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21:23 GMT 20091110102123 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:17:28 GMT 201002151531728 Children who have been starved of oxygen at birth and are then therapeutically cooled suffer less brain damage, a new study has found. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cooling-treatment-to-help-oxygen-starved-infants/ 90439 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT 20091106150700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:34:05 GMT 20091106093405 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:07:53 GMT 201002151530753 An online auction of celebrity-donated prizes is to be held for special care baby charity Baby Lifeline. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/celebrity-charity-auction-for-sick-and-premature-babies/ 90418 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT 20091105150500 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:42 GMT 20091105173742 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:06:23 GMT 201002151530623 A group of aid agencies have called on the new Afghan government to urgently devote greater resources to the training of 5000 more midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/urgent-need-to-train-more-midwives-in-afghanistan/ 90336 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT 20091105121600 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:26:08 GMT 20091105112608 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:16:41 GMT 2010021512121641 New mothers have the most questions and concerns about their babies development one week and five months after giving birth, new research suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mothers-most-anxious-time/ 90233 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT 20091104121400 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:56 GMT 20091104103456 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:15:03 GMT 2010021512121503 The Department of Health has made a number of updates and revisions to its pregnancy and birth to five books. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/updated-pregnancy-and-birth-to-five-books/ 90115 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 20091103100000 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:22:42 GMT 20091103102242 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:12:01 GMT 201002151531201 The RCM is calling on midwives to participate in a survey to gauge support for a national scheme to encourage mothers to breastfeed when out and about. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-survey-launched1/ 89940 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT 20091102163300 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:14 GMT 20091102161014 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:08:14 GMT 2010021512120814 The RCM is saddened to report the loss of former RCM colleague Rosaline Steele, who passed away on 25 July after a short illness. Everyone who was touched by Rosaline and her gift of enabling individuals will miss her. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/great-loss-of-a-leader-in-midwifery/ 85940 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT 20091101163500 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:23:01 GMT 20090921112301 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:15 GMT 200911181644115 Midwifery students are being urged to complete the RCMs annual student survey to help raise awareness of their needs. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-student-midwives-survey/ 89734 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMT 20091030120400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:02 GMT 20091030141102 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:09:09 GMT 201002151750909 National charity Booktrust are calling on midwives to suggest names for their new maternity pack. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/name-needed-for-new-maternity-pack/ 89524 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:14:00 GMT 20091028151400 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:26:35 GMT 20091028102635 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:23:15 GMT 2009112311112315 A toolkit aimed at helping maternity units achieve lower caesarean section (CS) rates has been launched by the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/toolkit-to-lower-cs-rates/ 89519 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:01:00 GMT 20091028100100 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:59:49 GMT 20091028095949 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:29:34 GMT 2009112311112934 More than 95% of women in the UK do not have a choice of where they give birth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/many-women-still-have-no-choice-of-place-of-birth/ 89411 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:03:00 GMT 20091027100300 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:19:12 GMT 20091027111912 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:28:30 GMT 2009112311112830 Grammy award-winning Angelique Kidjo, has released a song to launch this years Pampers and UNICEF campaign Give the Gift of Life, which aims to eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus by 2012. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/world-music-artist-sings-to-save-vulnerable-lives/ 89289 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:22:00 GMT 20091026102200 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:01:18 GMT 20091026120118 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:48 GMT 2009112311112448 The Mary Seacole Leadership and Development Awards 2009 were presented to five healthcare professionals at a ceremony in London recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mary-seacole-awards-2009/ 89098 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMT 20091023100500 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:59:01 GMT 20091023115901 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:05:40 GMT 2009111910100540 The RCM and parenting website: www.netmums.com have teamed up to carry out a joint survey of mothers experiences of maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mothers-urged-to-air-views/ 89017 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:03:00 GMT 20091022100300 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:57:42 GMT 20091022145742 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:21:17 GMT 2009112311112117 St Georges Hospital in Tooting, London has become the fifth cord blood collection site for the NHS Cord Blood Bank. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/st-georges-hospital-to-collect-cord-blood/ 88800 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:04:00 GMT 20091020100400 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:55:04 GMT 20091020115504 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:49 GMT 2009111910100449 The nurse who was struck off from the NMC register for filming patients as part of a TV expose into poor standards of care has been reinstated. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/whistleblowing-nurse-reinstated-on-register/ 88202 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMT 20091019150400 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:10:07 GMT 20091013111007 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:04:47 GMT 201002151530447 An assessment of all 392 NHS Trusts in England has found that more Trusts are now rated excellent or good, however, a significant number are failing to provide good quality maternity data. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cqc-calls-for-improvement-in-trusts-maternity-data/ 88724 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:03:00 GMT 20091019100300 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:51:40 GMT 20091019115140 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:03:36 GMT 2009111910100336 The Baby Show 2009 began today at Londons Earls Court where it will continue over the weekend until Sunday 18 October. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/baby-show-comes-to-earls-court/ 88634 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:02:00 GMT 20091016100200 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:12:20 GMT 20091016171220 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:23 GMT 2009111910100223 Counting the number of fetal kicks over a set period as a way of gauging how the baby is doing is inaccurate and should be discontinued, a new study recommends. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/use-of-fetal-kick-charts-should-be-discontinued/ 88560 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:01:00 GMT 20091016100100 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:13 GMT 20091016100013 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:01:37 GMT 2009111910100137 Over 468,000 expectant mothers have claimed the new Health in Pregnancy Grant following its launch in April this year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/big-uptake-of-health-pregnancy-grant/ 88516 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:57:00 GMT 20091015095700 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:07:12 GMT 20091015170712 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:03 GMT 200911190995803 New research has found a significantly increased risk of cot death when parents sleep with their infant, particularly when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/risk-of-co-sleeping-highlighted-in-cot-death-study/ 88518 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58:00 GMT 20091014095800 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:21:21 GMT 20091015172121 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:55 GMT 200911190995855 Expert witnesses in civil courts now have to include in their reports a statement confirming their awareness of all relevant court rules. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-rules-for-expert-witnesses/ 88212 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 20091013110000 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:34:46 GMT 20091013113446 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:03:36 GMT 201002151530336 A new guide on commissioning local breastfeeding support services has been produced by the Department of Health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/guide-to-commissioning-local-breastfeeding-support/ 88124 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:44:00 GMT 20091012104400 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:33:45 GMT 20091012113345 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:17:54 GMT 2010021512121754 A new information sheet that outlines womens options regarding breastfeeding on returning to the workplace has been released by Maternity action. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/information-sheet-on-breastfeeding-at-work/ 87947 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:59:00 GMT 20091008105900 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:01:58 GMT 20091009100158 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:55:47 GMT 200911190995547 Midwives and nurses will take centre stage in all aspects of health care according to a new vision outlined by the Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vision-on-the-future-of-midwifery-and-nursing/ 87798 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:55:00 GMT 20091008105500 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:38:57 GMT 20091008103857 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:54:40 GMT 200911190995440 The Conservative shadow chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to freeze public sector pay from 2011 and limit child trust funds to the poorest families. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/conservatives-propose-pay-freeze-and-child-trust-fund-restriction/ 87733 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:55:00 GMT 20091007105500 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:57:59 GMT 20091007135759 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:02:45 GMT 201002151530245 The deadline to feedback thoughts on what more could be done by the NHS to combat violence and abuse against women and girls is approaching. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls/ 87690 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:54:00 GMT 20091007105400 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:57:54 GMT 20091007105754 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:53:30 GMT 200911190995330 Midwives and nurses who will return to work in the event of the worsening of the H1N1 influenza outbreak will have their re-registration fees paid by the Scottish government. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/scottish-government-to-pay-for-re-registration-of-midwives/ 87528 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:53:00 GMT 20091006105300 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:24:04 GMT 20091006102404 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:52:03 GMT 200911190995203 The 22 local health boards of NHS Wales have been restructured to form seven new health boards that will be integrated with NHS Trusts. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-health-boards-for-nhs-wales/ 87417 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:49:00 GMT 20091005104900 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:21:01 GMT 20091005112101 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:50:33 GMT 200911190995033 Smoking during pregnancy exacerbates the inequalities in stillbirth and infant death rates that exists between deprived and more affluent women, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/smoking-in-pregnancy-widens-health-inequalities/ 87255 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:36:00 GMT 20091002093600 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:11:26 GMT 20091002101126 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:37:17 GMT 200911190993717 The NHS is asking midwives and nurses to share details of changes they have made in the workplace that have improved quality of care and reduced costs. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-asked-to-share-bright-ideas/ 85938 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:18:00 GMT 20091001171800 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:12:42 GMT 20090921111242 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:48:34 GMT 200911190994834 A booklet aimed at helping healthcare professionals identify whether the financial problems of clients and patients are affecting their mental health is enclosed in this issue of Midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/debt-and-mental-health/ 85936 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:56:00 GMT 20091001165600 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:04:15 GMT 20090921110415 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:37 GMT 200911181645637 The RCM has written to ITV to complain about its programme Coronation Street and its poor handling of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding in recent episodes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/poor-tv-portrayal-of-breastfeeding/ 85921 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:53:00 GMT 20091001165300 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:28:05 GMT 20090921102805 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:53:29 GMT 200911181645329 Midwives has five pairs of tickets to give away to see the Nolan sisters on their nationwide tour. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/free-tickets-to-see-the-nolan-sisters/ 85916 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:50:00 GMT 20091001165000 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:21:18 GMT 20090921102118 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:59 GMT 200911181645059 The number to access RCM Plus member benefits has changed http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-rcm-plus-number/ 86322 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:48:00 GMT 20091001164800 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:58:54 GMT 20090923165854 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:48:38 GMT 200911181644838 The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is calling on members to help update its Essential competencies for basic midwifery practice 2002 and to help develop its Global standards for basic midwifery education. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/icm-surveys/ 86320 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:47:00 GMT 20091001164700 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:50:15 GMT 20090923165015 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:19 GMT 200911181644719 Midwife Lucy Powls has been appointed project lead in a new initiative aimed at strengthening and extending Scotlands existing screening programmes for pregnant women and newborns. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/improvements-in-scottish-screening-programme/ 86319 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMT 20091001164500 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:48:40 GMT 20090923164840 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:46:05 GMT 200911181644605 Six Indonesian midwifery lecturers visited the RCM headquarters in July. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/indonesian-midwives/ 86318 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:43:00 GMT 20091001164300 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:46:46 GMT 20090923164646 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:44:11 GMT 200911181644411 The RCMs president Liz Stephens is eager to meet more members and would welcome invitations from branches. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-president/ 86317 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMT 20091001164200 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:40:21 GMT 20090923164021 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:03 GMT 200911181644303 The RCM diaries are making a welcome return for 2010. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-diaries-are-back/ 85942 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT 20091001163000 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:25:03 GMT 20090921112503 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:57 GMT 200911181643457 Five free copies of the new edition of the best-selling book Breastfeeding and human lactation from Jones and Bartlett is available to win for Midwives readers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-and-human-lactation/ 85933 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:29:00 GMT 20091001162900 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:59:59 GMT 20090921105959 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:29:56 GMT 200911181642956 Has the changing nature of community midwifery left it an unattractive prospect for many? Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/demands-of-community-midwifery/ 85950 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:21:00 GMT 20091001162100 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:45:50 GMT 20090921114550 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:08 GMT 200911181642208 Editorial by the Chair of RCM Council Debby Gould http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/editorial-its-all-change-at-the-rcm/ 85904 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:17:00 GMT 20091001161700 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:45:41 GMT 20090921094541 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:56 GMT 200911181641856 Helen Rogers, RCM UK Board for Wales board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mourning-the-loss-of-rcm-steward-and-treasurer/ 85949 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:16:00 GMT 20091001161600 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:41:47 GMT 20090921114147 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:16:49 GMT 200911181641649 In the recent RCM Council elections, Lynne Pacanowski was elected as a new member of Council, representing England region three (the area covered by the London, South East and East of England strategic health authorities. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-council-elections/ 85944 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT 20091001161500 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:32:28 GMT 20090921113228 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:36 GMT 200911181641536 The RCM Student Midwives Working Group has vacancies for students from Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vacancies-for-student-midwives-group/ 85943 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:13:00 GMT 20091001161300 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:29:37 GMT 20090921112937 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:02 GMT 200911181641402 The NMC is writing to 90,000 midwives and nurses whose registration has lapsed within the previous four years encouraging them to reapply to the register. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/use-of-unregistered-midwives-during-pandemic/ 85937 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:11:00 GMT 20091001161100 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:07:39 GMT 20090921110739 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:47 GMT 200911181641147 The baby boom has helped drive the UKs population to over 61m, the largest jump in 50 years, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/baby-boom-drives-surge-in-population/ 85927 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:08:00 GMT 20091001160800 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:46:41 GMT 20090921104641 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:02 GMT 200911181640902 We asked our panel: Should all women of childbearing age be given multivitamins, including vitamin D and folic acid? http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternal-nutrition/ 85920 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:07:00 GMT 20091001160700 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:24:02 GMT 20090921102402 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:42 GMT 200911181640742 An online bereavement care network for midwives and neonatal nurses involved in the care of parents whose baby has died is being launched. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/online-bereavement-network-launched/ 85913 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:06:00 GMT 20091001160600 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:17:22 GMT 20090921101722 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:06:20 GMT 200911181640620 Maternity units from 12 Trusts across England have joined forces to develop approaches to ensure the safety of services for mothers and babies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-alliance-to-improve-safety/ 85911 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMT 20091001160300 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:13:04 GMT 20090921101304 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:59 GMT 200911181640459 Gillian Smith, director of the UK Board for Scotland http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/president-makes-her-first-official-trip-to-scotland/ 85946 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091001000000 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:38:06 GMT 20090921113806 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:34 GMT 200911190994734 Midwife turned entrepreneur Cathy Topping has designed a chair to ease the discomfort of health professionals who have to kneel or squat for long periods of time during the course of their job. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/a-chair-to-ease-the-stress-of-kneeling-and-squatting/ 87018 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:20:00 GMT 20090930092000 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:18:07 GMT 20090930141807 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:33:27 GMT 200911190993327 Midwives should take a more central role in commissioning to help deliver a world-class maternity service. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/copyof-revised-guidance-on-eating-peanuts-during-pregnancy/ 86851 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:01:00 GMT 20090929170100 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:07:14 GMT 20090929110714 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:01:19 GMT 200911181750119 Pregnant and breastfeeding women who wish to eat peanuts or food containing peanuts should do so irrespective of whether they have a family history of allergies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/revised-guidance-on-eating-peanuts-during-pregnancy/ 86841 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:59:00 GMT 20090929165900 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:43:37 GMT 20090929104337 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:48 GMT 200911181645948 Many pregnant women in Northern Ireland are not getting enough Vitamin D even when taking supplements new research suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vitamin-d-deficiencies-in-pregnant-women-from-northern-ireland/ 86695 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:35:00 GMT 20090928103500 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:36:13 GMT 20090928103613 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:36 GMT 200911190994536 A new social networking site for teen parents has been launched. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/launch-of-website-for-teen-parents/ 86734 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090928103400 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:52:10 GMT 20090928125210 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:38:44 GMT 200911190993844 Senior midwives are eligible to apply for the newly expanded leadership development scholarship programmes, funded by the charities Florence Nightingale Foundation and the Burdett Trust for Nursing. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/leadership-development-scholarships-2010/ 75160 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:39:51 GMT 20090924153951 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:19:40 GMT 20090824151940 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:39:49 GMT 200909241533949 In total, 8641 pregnant women gave up smoking in 2008/09 through NHS Stop Smoking Services, according to a survey from the NHS Information Centre. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/numbers-of-pregnant-women-quitting-smoking-down/ 74994 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:39:05 GMT 20090924153905 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:14:33 GMT 20090821091433 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:39:04 GMT 200909241533904 Expectant mothers have been warned against the use of home fetal Doppler devices over fears that they may give false reassurances to mothers about the health of their baby. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mothers-warned-against-use-of-home-doppler-devices/ 74822 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:38:10 GMT 20090924153810 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:07:20 GMT 20090819110720 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:38:09 GMT 200909241533809 Midwives are being asked to record the number of women they see during September who have been affected by female genital mutilation (FGM). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-asked-to-complete-fgm-survey/ 74732 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:37:25 GMT 20090924153725 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:56:32 GMT 20090818115632 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:37:23 GMT 200909241533723 The closing date for nominations to the Midwife of the Year Awards is drawing near. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwife-of-the-year-awards/ 74688 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:37:05 GMT 20090924153705 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:23:07 GMT 20090817142307 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:37:03 GMT 200909241533703 This Saturday 15 August is Birth Trauma Awareness day. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/birth-trauma-day/ 69072 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:35:08 GMT 20090924153508 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:35:06 GMT 20090813103506 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:35:06 GMT 200909241533506 Breastfeeding women who have had a mother or sister diagnosed with breast cancer have a lower risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-reduces-risk-of-breast-cancer-in-women-with-family-history-of-disease/ 69026 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:33:21 GMT 20090924153321 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:06 GMT 20090812120006 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:33:20 GMT 200909241533320 An interactive website that provides advice and reassurances to parents and carers of babies has been launched by the Department of Health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/baby-life-check/ 68974 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:36 GMT 20090924153236 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:19:28 GMT 20090811151928 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:34 GMT 200909241533234 An IT system for recording the results of the newborn and infant physical examination is being developed for England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/development-of-electronic-system-for-recording-newborn-examinations/ 68895 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:26:38 GMT 20090924152638 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:18:47 GMT 20090810111847 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:26:36 GMT 200909241532636 The number of midwifery vacancies in the NHS in England at the end of March this year increased by 1.3% to 693 compared with the same period last year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-vacancies-rise/ 68825 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:24:18 GMT 20090924152418 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:48:05 GMT 20090807154805 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:24:16 GMT 200909241532416 Babies born to young mothers from poor or minority ethnic backgrounds are most at risk of dying in infancy. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/infant-deaths-higher-among-deprived-and-ethnic-minority-communities/ 68713 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:15:21 GMT 20090924151521 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:01:57 GMT 20090806150157 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:15:20 GMT 200909241531520 Inducing labour in hypertensive women at 37 weeks gestation improves maternal outcomes, according to a new study published in The Lancet. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/induction-could-improve-outcomes-in-hypertensive-women/ 68606 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:14:38 GMT 20090924151438 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:33:13 GMT 20090805103313 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:14:37 GMT 200909241531437 The NMC is holding a student conference on 1 October in Liverpool to provide an opportunity for students to learn more about the regulator. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nmc-hosts-student-conference/ 68533 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:13:42 GMT 20090924151342 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:46:49 GMT 20090804114649 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:13:41 GMT 200909241531341 Premature labour could be prevented as researchers discover a way of halting a process that induces it. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/a-step-forward-in-preventing-premature-births/ 68454 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:13:01 GMT 20090924151301 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:18:27 GMT 20090803141827 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:13:00 GMT 200909241531300 More than 40 midwives attended the not so normal think tank event for RCM UK Board for Scotland members on 4 June at the University of Edinburgh. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/not-so-normal-think-tank/ 67785 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:49:59 GMT 20090924144959 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:20:23 GMT 20090724162023 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:49:57 GMT 200909241424957 For the first time, the RCM is fully funding a three-year PhD in normality and decision-making. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-funds-phd-in-normality/ 67780 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:47:55 GMT 20090924144755 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:12:04 GMT 20090724161204 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:47:54 GMT 200909241424754 Médecins du Monde (MDM) UK has launched a new online forum - HEALTHlink- to improve access to healthcare services for migrant workers, asylum-seekers and refugees. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/improving-access-to-health-care/ 67761 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:47:02 GMT 20090924144702 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:36:31 GMT 20090724153631 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:47:00 GMT 200909241424700 Health secretary Andy Burnham has announced that NHS organisations will receive £25m to create 5000 new apprenticeships by March 2010. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-nhs-apprenticeships-to-boost-jobs/ 68309 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:46:18 GMT 20090924144618 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:38:10 GMT 20090731163810 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:46:16 GMT 200909241424616 The NHS in Greater Manchester has launched a new telephone service that puts expectant mothers in contact with midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/dial-direct-to-midwife/ 67752 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:45:57 GMT 20090924144557 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:11:23 GMT 20090724151123 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:45:56 GMT 200909241424556 A foundation degree for maternity support workers (MSWs) has been launched by London South Bank University. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/foundation-degree-for-msws/ 67743 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:44:26 GMT 20090924144426 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:51:54 GMT 20090724145154 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:44:24 GMT 200909241424424 The NMC has refuted misleading reports in the media that suggest the registration fee could rise above £76 next year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nmc-slams-media-reports/ 67749 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:42:45 GMT 20090924144245 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:02:47 GMT 20090724150247 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:42:44 GMT 200909241424244 A petition calling for more resources to cut maternal mortality has been presented to Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the eve of the G8 summit. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/prime-minister-pledges-commitment-to-reducing-maternal-mortality/ 64221 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:41:56 GMT 20090924144156 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:22:09 GMT 20090702102209 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:41:55 GMT 200909241424155 National charity Paintings in Hospitals is hosting its fifth annual summer exhibition at the Menier Gallery in Southwark, London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/celebrating-art-in-hospitals/ 68186 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:36:05 GMT 20090924143605 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:42:28 GMT 20090730114228 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:36:03 GMT 200909241423603 A DVD series aimed at first-time expectant parents is set to be launched in September by five couples from Brighton. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/real-birth-stories/ 68187 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:35:15 GMT 20090924143515 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:45:16 GMT 20090730114516 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:35:13 GMT 200909241423513 Editorial by RCM's deputy general secretary Louise Silverton http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/editorial-rcm-conference-new-look-new-venue/ 67741 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:32:40 GMT 20090924143240 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:41:23 GMT 20090724144123 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:32:38 GMT 200909241423238 At least one third of student midwives report bad treatment or bullying from senior staff, a recent study by the University of Ulster reveals. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bullying-claims-by-students/ 68022 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:28:24 GMT 20090924142824 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:34:51 GMT 20090728163451 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:28:22 GMT 200909241422822 The RCM, the Department of Health, and the RCOG have published an updated version of A simple guide to Payment by Results and maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/updated-pbr-guide-published/ 67966 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:27:25 GMT 20090924142725 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:23:39 GMT 20090728112339 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:27:24 GMT 200909241422724 A student day was held at the RCN headquarters in London to discuss issues around the future of midwifery and nursing with the Prime Ministers Commission recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/students-discuss-future-of-midwifery/ 67964 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:26:45 GMT 20090924142645 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:21:22 GMT 20090728112122 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:26:43 GMT 200909241422643 The number of swine flu cases is rising rapidly, Maura OMalley reports on the potential impact on maternity services in the UK. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/preparation-the-best-line-of-defence/ 67880 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:26:00 GMT 20090924142600 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:03:11 GMT 20090727130311 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:59 GMT 200909241422559 Jacque Gerrard, director of the RCM UK Board for England http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/apply-now-for-the-rcms-midwifery-awards/ 67879 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:06 GMT 20090924142506 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:59:39 GMT 20090727125939 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:04 GMT 200909241422504 Breedagh Hughes, RCM UK Board for Northern Ireland board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/two-maternity-units-to-open/ 67878 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:24:15 GMT 20090924142415 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:57:16 GMT 20090727125716 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:24:14 GMT 200909241422414 Talk show host Ricki Lake and film producer Abbey Epstein have just launched an online series of celebrity interviews discussing their experiences of giving birth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/celebrity-birth-stories-online/ 67860 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:23:08 GMT 20090924142308 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:26:38 GMT 20090727112638 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:23:06 GMT 200909241422306 Edinburgh Royal Infirmarys Glynis Bennett has been appointed the first RCM maternity support worker (MSW) steward. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/first-msw-steward/ 67784 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:21:59 GMT 20090924142159 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:18:10 GMT 20090724161810 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:21:58 GMT 200909241422158 Two lecturers from Turkey visited the RCM recently to investigate ways of strengthening the midwifery base in their home country. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/turkish-midwives-visit-uk/ 67782 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:19:27 GMT 20090924141927 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:13:24 GMT 20090724161324 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:19:25 GMT 200909241421925 The Department for Children, Schools and Families has issued revised guidance on safeguarding the sexual exploitation of children and young people. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/correctionjune-july09/ 67776 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:41 GMT 20090924125241 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:05:03 GMT 20090724160503 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:40 GMT 2009092412125240 The Department for Children, Schools and Families has issued revised guidance on safeguarding the sexual exploitation of children and young people. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/protecting-children-from-sexual-exploitation/ 67771 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:07 GMT 20090924125207 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:57:24 GMT 20090724155724 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:06 GMT 2009092412125206 There has been a significant fall in the stillbirth rate and continuing improvements in neonatal mortality, according to figures from the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health now renamed Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/improvements-in-the-uks-perinatal-mortality-rates/ 67768 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:51:14 GMT 20090924125114 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:51:26 GMT 20090724155126 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:51:13 GMT 2009092412125113 The RCM has slammed suggestions made by the BNP that immigration is to blame for the pressures facing NHS maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-strongly-denies-bnp-claims/ 67766 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:48:26 GMT 20090924124826 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:49:17 GMT 20090724154917 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:48:24 GMT 2009092412124824 We asked our panel: Are you aware of the stance that the main political parties are taking on maternity over the next two to three years? http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/politics-and-maternity/ 67751 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:46:39 GMT 20090924124639 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:10:08 GMT 20090724151008 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:46:38 GMT 2009092412124638 A petition calling for more resources to cut maternal mortality was presented to prime minister Gordon Brown on the eve of the G8 summit held in July. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/prime-minister-pledges-commitment-to-mdg5/ 67746 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:46:15 GMT 20090924124615 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:55:17 GMT 20090724145517 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:46:14 GMT 2009092412124614 De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is holding a celebratory reunion for its past and present midwifery and nursing students. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/celebration-at-dmu/ 67714 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:45:28 GMT 20090924124528 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:43:42 GMT 20090724094342 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:45:27 GMT 2009092412124527 The breast inspiration initiative is aimed at midwives, health visitors and other health professionals, who have been asked to nominate breastfeeding mothers in their care who they believe could be role models. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breast-inspiration/ 67620 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:44:06 GMT 20090924124406 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:59:16 GMT 20090723115916 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:44:04 GMT 2009092412124404 Low salivary progesterone levels could help identify women with an increased risk of premature birth according to new research. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/saliva-progesterone-could-identify-early-birth-risk/ 67548 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:43:13 GMT 20090924124313 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:51:29 GMT 20090722095129 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:43:12 GMT 2009092412124312 Improved access to drugs via healthcare workers and village volunteers could cut maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and sepsis in Africa by 32% per year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/interventions-to-reduce-maternal-mortality-in-africa/ 86386 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:35:00 GMT 20090924103500 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:10:46 GMT 20090924111046 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:48 GMT 200911190994048 The special measures imposed on the maternity services of Gwent Healthcare Trust as part of a plan to rectify concerns regarding safety there have been removed. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/gwent-healthcare-trusts-special-measures-removed/ 86247 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:54:00 GMT 20090923165400 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:23:43 GMT 20090923102343 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:09 GMT 200911181645509 Children born to mothers prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in early pregnancy have a small increased risk of septal heart defects a new study concludes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/heart-defects-associated-with-antidepressants-in-pregnancy/ 86551 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:37:00 GMT 20090923103700 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:26:10 GMT 20090925102610 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:20 GMT 200911190994620 Gestational and pre-existing diabetes have played an increasing role in the rising rate of preterm births in Scotland between 1980 and 2004. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/diabetes-contributes-to-rising-rate-of-preterm-births/ 86081 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:19:00 GMT 20090922161900 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:58:43 GMT 20090922105843 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:19:53 GMT 200911181641953 The age at which a woman starts her periods could influence whether or not she will have birth complications, a new study concludes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/early-onset-of-periods-associated-with-birth-complications/ 85820 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT 20090918160000 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:41:27 GMT 20090918164127 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:32 GMT 200911181640132 High-quality patient experience will see Trusts rewarded financially and penalised if reported low, according to secretary of state for health Andy Burnham. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/the-future-of-the-nhs-under-labour/ 85714 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT 20090917160000 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:50:13 GMT 20090917165013 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:20 GMT 200911181640020 The NHS is requesting the views of student midwives on how their studies should be funded. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/views-sought-on-student-funding/ 85546 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:58:00 GMT 20090916155800 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:07:44 GMT 20090916120744 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:13 GMT 200911181535913 Current guidance in the UK on swine influenza for pregnant and breastfeeding women remains unchanged says the RCM and RCOG. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/swine-flu-advice-for-pregnant-women/ 67435 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:14:22 GMT 20090915171422 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:42:18 GMT 20090720144218 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:14:21 GMT 200909151751421 NHS employees are being given the opportunity to appear in a Bollywood feature film through a competition from the employee benefits scheme NHS discounts. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bollywood-comes-to-the-nhs/ 67344 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:13:37 GMT 20090915171337 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:32:03 GMT 20090717113203 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:13:36 GMT 200909151751336 Mothers who bottle-feed their babies receive inadequate information and support and may put the health of their babies at risk according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/not-enough-support-for-mothers-who-bottle-feed/ 67143 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:54 GMT 20090915171254 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:08:10 GMT 20090715100810 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:53 GMT 200909151751253 The Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) became a newly registered charity on the 1 July with the new name Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-name-and-status-for-cemach/ 67079 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:07 GMT 20090915171207 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:18:08 GMT 20090714141808 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:12:05 GMT 200909151751205 A study into the effects that breastfeeding has on children as well as mothers and employers has begun at the Institute for Social and Economic research (ISER). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-breastfeeding-study-begins/ 67014 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:11:25 GMT 20090915171125 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:45:25 GMT 20090713164525 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:11:23 GMT 200909151751123 Awards were presented to eight maternity units at the Houses of Parliament yesterday in recognition of the units inspiring work in improving local maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/innovative-maternity-services-rewarded/ 66769 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:10:40 GMT 20090915171040 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:21:30 GMT 20090710142130 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:10:38 GMT 200909151751038 Midwives Information and Resource Service (MIDIRS) has just launched a new online resource for midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-online-resource-for-midwives/ 66474 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:09:01 GMT 20090915170901 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:05:09 GMT 20090708120509 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:09:00 GMT 200909151750900 There has been a rise in the number of complaints made about midwives and nurses. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/report-highlights-increase-in-complaints/ 66378 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:07:47 GMT 20090915170747 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:13:48 GMT 20090707141348 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:07:46 GMT 200909151750746 Parents of multiple births are being denied vital health information to help care for their unborn children, according to a Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) survey. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-guidance-required-to-help-multiple-birth-parents/ 66119 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:06:48 GMT 20090915170648 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:33:03 GMT 20090706103303 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:06:47 GMT 200909151750647 Entries can now be submitted to next years RCM Midwifery Awards. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/are-you-a-star/ 65663 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:05:20 GMT 20090915170520 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:49:49 GMT 20090703104949 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:05:19 GMT 200909151750519 Providing mothers with skilled support from staff to help breastfeed and express milk is a cost-effective way of promoting breastfeeding in neonatal units. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-in-special-care-and-neonatal-intensive-care-units/ 85491 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:57:00 GMT 20090915155700 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:54:54 GMT 20090915165454 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:20 GMT 200911181535720 Research conducted in Canada has identified an association between having a caesarean section (CS) and placental problems... http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cs-link-to-later-placental-problems/ 10183 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:26:02 GMT 20090915142602 Thu, 29 May 2008 12:11:46 GMT 20080529121146 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:26:01 GMT 200909151422601 RCOG is to hold a public symposium to discuss the issues surrounding swine flu in pregnancy. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/swine-flu-in-pregnancy-symposium/ 85338 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:55:00 GMT 20090914155500 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:12:58 GMT 20090914161258 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:55:41 GMT 200911181535541 The charity Oxfam is campaigning for free public health care for mothers and babies in developing countries. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-free-health-care-for-pregnant-women-and-babies-in-poor-countries/ 84160 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:54:00 GMT 20090910155400 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:47:56 GMT 20090910124756 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:30 GMT 200911181535430 The NMC has received an enthusiastic response so far to its drive to gather more information on the backgrounds of midwives and nurses. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/good-response-to-diversity-data-collection/ 83704 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT 20090908120000 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:19:05 GMT 20090908111905 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:58:32 GMT 200911181645832 An online education development resource aimed at student midwives has been developed by UK maternity charity Midwives Information and Resource Service (MIDIRS). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midirs-launches-new-website-for-student-midwives/ 83642 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:43:00 GMT 20090907154300 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:25:00 GMT 20090907122500 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:43:21 GMT 200911181534321 Drugs routinely administered to women during labour, like oxytocin and ergometrine, may be associated with reduced breastfeeding rates, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/labour-drugs-associated-with-drop-in-breastfeeding-rates/ 75901 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:31:00 GMT 20090904153100 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:26:30 GMT 20090904142630 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:56 GMT 200911181533256 A rise in the number of babies born with spina bifida in Scotland has sparked a call to urge more women of childbearing age to increase their intake of folic acid. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/sharp-rise-in-the-number-of-cases-of-spina-bifida-in-scotland/ 75791 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT 20090903153000 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:45:03 GMT 20090903124503 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:15 GMT 200911181533115 The deadline for Evidence Based Midwifery's (EBM) themed issue on lessons learned from the research field has been extended until 31 October due to popular request. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/deadline-for-ebm-themed-issue-extended/ 67518 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:27:00 GMT 20090903152700 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:37:20 GMT 20090721153720 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:27:58 GMT 200911181532758 Developing a breastfeeding strategy is now available to download from the Baby Friendly Initiative website. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/unicef-launches-breastfeeding-strategy/ 75725 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:29:00 GMT 20090902152900 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:40:07 GMT 20090902144007 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:29:16 GMT 200911181532916 The RCM has stated that it remains opposed to the commercial harvesting of stem cells... http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-against-commercial-stem-cell-harvesting/ 10046 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:57:00 GMT 20090901155700 Wed, 28 May 2008 15:11:46 GMT 20080528151146 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:57:46 GMT 200909071535746 High levels of a compound found in unpasteurised foods have been found in the red blood cells of women with pre-eclampsia. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/diet-link-to-pre-eclampsia/ 75413 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:56:00 GMT 20090827105600 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:24:21 GMT 20090827102421 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:07 GMT 200911181641007 Mothers are being given an opportunity to vote for their favourite midwife in a new category at the RCMs annual Midwifery Awards. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-rcm-midwifery-award-voted-by-mothers/ 75348 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:11:00 GMT 20090826171100 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:59:28 GMT 20090826135928 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:11:35 GMT 200911181751135 Staff shortages and poor communication were some of the barriers to improving the safety of maternity services identified in a King's Fund report. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-shortages-acting-as-a-barrier-to-improvement/ 75268 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:09:00 GMT 20090825090900 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:42:57 GMT 20090825104257 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:10:05 GMT 200911190991005 The RCMs 2007/08 annual review has just been published. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/annual-review/ 67783 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:32:00 GMT 20090801093200 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:14:49 GMT 20090724161449 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:33:18 GMT 201003250993318 Factors such as increasing caesarean section (CS) rates and weight gain across Europe could be contributing to the rapid increase in the number of cases of type 1 diabetes in children under five years, researchers suggest. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/increase-in-type-1-diabetes-in-the-under-fives/ 61544 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:45 GMT 20090730151545 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:33:03 GMT 20090529103303 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:43 GMT 200907301531543 Referrals from midwives to obstetricians care during pregnancy and labour increased by 14% between 1988 and 2004 in the Netherlands. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/increase-in-referrals-in-dutch-maternity-system/ 61539 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:12:36 GMT 20090730151236 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:21:20 GMT 20090529102120 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:12:35 GMT 200907301531235 Six archive images of midwifery and infant care have been included in a set of commemorative note cards issued by the Queens Nursing Institute to mark this years International day of the Midwife (IDM), which was held on 5 May. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/celebrating-international-day-of-the-midwife-2009/ 60974 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:11:38 GMT 20090730151138 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:43:32 GMT 20090520124332 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:11:37 GMT 200907301531137 Migration of midwives and nurses from developing countries to the UK exacerbates global health inequalities, Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/the-global-health-worker-crisis/ 61000 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:10:15 GMT 20090730151015 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:41:13 GMT 20090520154113 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:10:15 GMT 200907301531015 The latest fundraising campaign by the charity SafeHands for Mothers will see a team of 20 individuals trek across north-west Spain in aid of safe motherhood in Ethiopia. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/walking-for-safehands-for-mothers/ 61458 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:09:11 GMT 20090730150911 Thu, 28 May 2009 10:26:56 GMT 20090528102656 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:09:10 GMT 200907301530910 The RCM is calling for new members to its Ethics Advisory Committee, which advises on ethical issues relating to maternity services and the practice of midwifery. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ethics-advisory-committee/ 60992 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:04:20 GMT 20090730150420 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:59:55 GMT 20090520145955 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:04:19 GMT 200907301530419 Focusing on breathing, relaxation and massage techniques aimed at promoting natural childbirth in antenatal classes does not reduce the need for epidural analgesia or improve the birth experience, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/effectiveness-of-relaxation-techniques-in-antenatal-classes-questioned/ 61355 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:03:34 GMT 20090730150334 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:38:44 GMT 20090527103844 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:03:33 GMT 200907301530333 Public services need to provide better economic and social support for young fathers according to an ICM poll by the Fatherhood Institute. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/young-fathers-need-more-support/ 61330 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:02:45 GMT 20090730150245 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:31:58 GMT 20090526163158 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:02:43 GMT 200907301530243 Taking folic acid before conception can reduce the incidence of premature birth by up to 70%, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/safety-of-home-births-reiterated/ 60987 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:59:14 GMT 20090730145914 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:47:02 GMT 20090520144702 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:59:13 GMT 200907301425913 NHS staffs views are being canvassed in a survey on how to promote innovation within the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-staff-surveyed-on-encouraging-innovation/ 60970 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:58:15 GMT 20090730145815 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:51:40 GMT 20090520115140 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:58:14 GMT 200907301425814 We asked our panel: Should midwives advise women not to consume any alcohol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding? http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/alcohol-and-pregnancy/ 60990 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:56:28 GMT 20090730145628 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:51:31 GMT 20090520145131 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:56:27 GMT 200907301425627 Taking folic acid before conception can reduce the incidence of premature birth by up to 70%, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/folate-reduces-risk-of-preterm-birth/ 60986 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:54:49 GMT 20090730145449 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:36:26 GMT 20090520143626 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:54:48 GMT 200907301425448 The RCMs learning research and practice development department hosted a meeting with Japanese midwives recently where they discussed UK government initiatives to promote midwifery-led care and how these could be applied to Japan. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-in-japan/ 60993 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:53:53 GMT 20090730145353 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:02:15 GMT 20090520150215 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:53:52 GMT 200907301425352 An antenatal pack is now available free of charge for families expecting a baby with single ventricle heart disease. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/little-hearts/ 60976 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:53:10 GMT 20090730145310 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:47:33 GMT 20090520124733 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:53:09 GMT 200907301425309 The UK has adopted new measurements based on breastfed babies to plot childrens growth. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-growth-charts-based-on-breastfed-babies/ 60973 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:52:21 GMT 20090730145221 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:40:58 GMT 20090520124058 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:52:20 GMT 200907301425220 The total number of abortions in England and Wales fell by 1.6% in 2008 compared with the previous year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/number-of-abortions-fall-slightly-in-england-and-wales/ 61144 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:33:56 GMT 20090730143356 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:04:54 GMT 20090522110454 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:33:55 GMT 200907301423355 UNICEF has awarded Nottingham university for the quality of its breastfeeding teaching on its midwifery course. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/university-recognised-for-the-quality-of-its-breastfeeding-teaching/ 61096 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:32:44 GMT 20090730143244 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:43:32 GMT 20090521124332 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:32:43 GMT 200907301423243 RCM director of employment relations and development Jon Skewes http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/editorial-your-local-rcm/ 60972 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:31:14 GMT 20090730143114 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:30:18 GMT 20090520123018 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:31:13 GMT 200907301423113 Helen Rogers, RCM UK Board for Wales board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-uk-board-for-wales-wales-prepares-for-change/ 60997 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:27:14 GMT 20090730142714 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:11:15 GMT 20090520151115 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:27:13 GMT 200907301422713 Gillian Smith, director of the RCM board for Scotland http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-uk-board-for-scotland-launch-of-the-kcnd-maternity-pathways/ 60998 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:26:27 GMT 20090730142627 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:12:43 GMT 20090520151243 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:26:26 GMT 200907301422626 Student midwives are being asked to complete a web-based questionnaire on their clinical experiences as part of a drive to implement the eight recommendations made in the RCM and RCOG report Clinical learning environment and recruitment. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/student-midwives-clinical-experiences/ 60994 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:24:24 GMT 20090730142424 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:03:45 GMT 20090520150345 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:24:22 GMT 200907301422422 A new campaign to promote breastfeeding in Scotland has been launched by the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/feed-good-factor/ 60989 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:23:44 GMT 20090730142344 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:49:36 GMT 20090520144936 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:23:43 GMT 200907301422343 A whistleblower hotline has been set up by the RCN following the results of a survey of more than 5000 of its members, which showed that many were worried about being bullied and victimised if they questioned their employers practices. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/whistleblower-hotline/ 60978 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:22:50 GMT 20090730142250 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:54:03 GMT 20090520125403 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:22:49 GMT 200907301422249 The RCMs research journal Evidence Based Midwifery (EBM) is seeking more reviewers to peer review its papers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/reviewers-for-ebm/ 60979 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:22:03 GMT 20090730142203 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:56:34 GMT 20090520125634 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:22:02 GMT 200907301422202 Plans to erect a memorial to commemorate the pioneering Jamaican nurse Mary Seacole have been announced. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/memorial-for-mary-seacole/ 60977 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:21:08 GMT 20090730142108 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:52:13 GMT 20090520125213 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:21:07 GMT 200907301422107 A meeting to discuss progress and developments in improving global maternal, newborn and child health was organised by the RCM and the non-governmental organisation Women and Children First. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/making-mdg4-and-mdg5-a-reality/ 60975 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:20:17 GMT 20090730142017 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:45:15 GMT 20090520124515 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:20:16 GMT 200907301422016 The Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery has created a website aimed at providing a platform for midwives and nurses to air their views on its future direction. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-midwifery/ 60908 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:19:28 GMT 20090730141928 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:47:02 GMT 20090519114702 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:19:28 GMT 200907301421928 Vaccine supplies against Type A H1N1 swine influenza have been secured in an agreement between the UK government and vaccine manufacturers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pre-pandemic-vaccine-deal/ 60858 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:18:29 GMT 20090730141829 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:36:03 GMT 20090518153603 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:18:28 GMT 200907301421828 The RCM has issued guidance notes for midwives about the swine influenza H1N1 outbreak. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/guidance-notes-for-midwives-on-swine-flu/ 60505 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:17:02 GMT 20090730141702 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:36:08 GMT 20090512123608 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:17:01 GMT 200907301421701 Probiotics taken from the first trimester in pregnancy may help to fight obesity, new research suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/probiotics-may-ward-off-obesity/ 60504 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:16:22 GMT 20090730141622 Tue, 12 May 2009 12:17:18 GMT 20090512121718 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:16:21 GMT 200907301421621 There are now eight confirmed cases of swine influenza H1N1 in the UK, six in England and two in Scotland. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/three-more-cases-of-swine-flu-confirmed-in-the-uk/ 59961 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:13:12 GMT 20090730141312 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:43 GMT 20090501143043 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:13:11 GMT 200907301421311 A small rise in the number of interventions performed during labour has been reported by the NHS Information Centre in its maternity statistics for 2007/08. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rise-in-interventions-during-delivery-in-nhs-hospitals/ 59879 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:12:20 GMT 20090730141220 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:17:19 GMT 20090430161719 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:12:19 GMT 200907301421219 New research on the dangers of parents sharing beds with their infants has been published by the charity the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/dangers-of-sharing-a-bed-with-babies-highlighted/ 59831 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:42:36 GMT 20090730124236 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:21:08 GMT 20090430122108 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:42:35 GMT 2009073012124235 Health minister Ann Keen chaired the first meeting of the Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/first-meeting-of-commission-on-the-future-of-midwifery-and-nursing/ 59776 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:38:24 GMT 20090730123824 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:44:55 GMT 20090429164455 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:38:23 GMT 2009073012123823 The UK Government has awarded £220m to encourage innovation within the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/multimillion-pound-fund-to-boost-nhs-innovation/ 59626 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:37:35 GMT 20090730123735 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:43:07 GMT 20090428124307 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:37:34 GMT 2009073012123734 A new equality Bill that offers stronger protection to breastfeeding mothers has been published. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-equality-bill-published/ 59551 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:36:26 GMT 20090730123626 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:09:35 GMT 20090427130935 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:36:22 GMT 2009073012123622 A volunteer doula service has received funding from the government to expand their services across the country. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/doula-service-receives-government-funding/ 59405 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:35:26 GMT 20090730123526 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:56:34 GMT 20090424105634 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:35:24 GMT 2009073012123524 Choice may not be the best concept through which to approach the current arrangements for birth in the UK. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/women-value-safety-over-choice/ 59224 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:41 GMT 20090730120041 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:06:54 GMT 20090422110654 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:40 GMT 2009073012120040 A Dutch study of low-risk women has found that giving birth at home with a midwife is as safe as giving birth in hospital. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/home-births-as-safe-as-hospital-deliveries/ 58752 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:13 GMT 20090730120013 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:16:14 GMT 20090415161614 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:12 GMT 2009073012120012 Working conditions can help healthcare professionals predict lower birthweights and preterm delivery, a new study suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/impact-of-occupational-factors-on-pregnancy/ 59777 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:13:00 GMT 20090729141300 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:47:12 GMT 20090429164712 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:14:27 GMT 200907301421427 Pregnant women may not have a choice in their delivery if large numbers of midwives contract swine flu, according to NHS reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/swine-flu-could-affect-home-births1/ 68001 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:18:00 GMT 20090728151800 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:40 GMT 20090728151140 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:21:42 GMT 200909241532142 Nicaraguas ban on all abortions is endangering the lives of girls and women, according to a new report by Amnesty International. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/horror-of-nicaraguas-abortion-ban/ 68121 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT 20090728151700 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:50:45 GMT 20090729165045 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:21:16 GMT 200909241532116 The government launched a self-care website and telephone service for those with suspected swine flu yesterday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/government-launches-new-website-for-swine-flu/ 67793 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:19:00 GMT 20090724151900 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:25:54 GMT 20090724172554 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:25:06 GMT 200909241532506 The RCM's first legal conference for midwives took place in London today. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/first-for-the-rcm/ 66611 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:01:00 GMT 20090709130100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:58:26 GMT 20090709145826 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:02:07 GMT 200909181310207 Researchers from Imperial College London have opened a free exhibition that aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stress levels in expectant mothers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/importance-of-reducing-stress-levels-in-expectant-mothers-highlighted/ 64176 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:40:00 GMT 20090701164000 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:27:44 GMT 20090701112744 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:40:39 GMT 200907301644039 Midwives are being asked to write a letter or send an email to the minister of international development Douglas Alexander, urging him to prioritise maternal mortality with colleagues at the upcoming G8 summit. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-called-on-to-lobby-for-mdg5/ 64115 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:39:00 GMT 20090630163900 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:37:23 GMT 20090630133723 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:39:47 GMT 200907301643947 Greenwich university has accredited a course for mothers designed to promote the benefits of breastfeeding. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-course-for-mothers-gains-university-accreditation/ 64099 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:38:00 GMT 20090630163800 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:36:00 GMT 20090630113600 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:38:35 GMT 200907301643835 Heads of midwifery are being urged to complete an online questionnaire aimed at assessing the quality and number of student placements within the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/heads-of-midwifery-surveyed-on-student-placements/ 63996 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:37:00 GMT 20090629163700 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:56:08 GMT 20090629105608 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:37:23 GMT 200907301643723 The charity Action Medical Research is organising an event to raise money for research into childrens health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/three-peaks-bike-and-hike-2010/ 63898 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:34:00 GMT 20090626163400 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:36:56 GMT 20090626113656 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:34:41 GMT 200907301643441 There has been a significant fall in the stillbirth rate and continuing improvements in neonatal mortality, according to new UK figures for 2007 from the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/decrease-in-the-number-of-stillbirths/ 63702 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:36:00 GMT 20090625163600 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:21:27 GMT 20090624122127 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:36:38 GMT 200907301643638 An independent watchdog has called on the Welsh Assembly government to develop a comprehensive strategy for maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-overall-maternity-strategy-for-wales/ 63850 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:35:00 GMT 20090625163500 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:12:48 GMT 20090625161248 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:04:36 GMT 200909151750436 A DVD instructing parents on infant resuscitation has been launched by special care baby charity Bliss. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bliss-launches-resuscitation-dvd/ 63662 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:32:00 GMT 20090623163200 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:15:32 GMT 20090623171532 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:32:46 GMT 200907301643246 The winning candidate to design the Mary Seacole memorial has been announced. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/artist-announced-for-mary-seacole-memorial/ 63584 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:31:00 GMT 20090622163100 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:10:45 GMT 20090622161045 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:03:28 GMT 200909151750328 The RCM has slammed suggestions made by the BNP that immigration is to blame for the pressures facing NHS maternity services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-condemns-bnp-claims/ 63392 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT 20090618163000 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:40:36 GMT 20090618154036 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:30:54 GMT 200907301643054 A web-based information service called NHS Evidence has been launched recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/launch-of-nhs-evidence/ 63297 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:29:00 GMT 20090617162900 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:47:46 GMT 20090617114746 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:29:29 GMT 200907301642929 The RCOG is calling for more research into the social consequences of motherhood later in life to help inform healthcare policy. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/impact-of-later-maternal-age/ 63228 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:28:00 GMT 20090616162800 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:42:49 GMT 20090616124249 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:28:24 GMT 200907301642824 A 38-year old woman has died from infection with the H1N1 virus in Scotland, she is the first person to die from the virus in the UK and Europe. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/first-uk-death-from-swine-flu/ 63078 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:27:00 GMT 20090615162700 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:51:14 GMT 20090615145114 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:27:29 GMT 200907301642729 The first UK study to compare independent and NHS midwives has been published in the BMJ. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/study-comparing-independent-and-nhs-midwives/ 62775 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:25:00 GMT 20090612162500 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:21:39 GMT 20090612122139 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:25:21 GMT 200907301642521 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global swine flu pandemic following an emergency meeting in Geneva yesterday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/flu-pandemic-declared/ 62743 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:24:00 GMT 20090612162400 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:05:33 GMT 20090612100533 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:24:23 GMT 200907301642423 Ghanas Government Registered Midwives Group (GRMG) has called on the Ghanaian government to set up more midwifery schools to run alongside community maternity clinics. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ghanaian-government-urged-to-open-more-midwifery-schools/ 62639 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:23:00 GMT 20090611162300 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:15:20 GMT 20090611101520 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:23:24 GMT 200907301642324 Jehovahs Witnesses have a significantly increased risk of death during childbirth due to obstetrical haemorrhage, according to a new study from the Netherlands. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/jehovahs-witnesses-face-increased-risks-during-childbirth/ 62601 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:26:00 GMT 20090610162600 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:42:09 GMT 20090610114209 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:26:23 GMT 200907301642623 The NMC is updating its guidance and information on whistleblowing for midwives and nurses. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nmc-to-develop-guidelines-for-whistleblowers/ 62472 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:22:00 GMT 20090609162200 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:56:49 GMT 20090609105649 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:22:22 GMT 200907301642222 A survey of Tay Sachs disease (TSD) antenatal screening providers has indicated that there is general confusion about who should be offered screening, with some assuming that Jewish women would already know their carrier status. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/screening-for-tay-sachs-disease/ 62415 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:20:00 GMT 20090608162000 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:51:09 GMT 20090608165109 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:21:16 GMT 200907301642116 The government has published updated guidance and support materials for midwives on sharing information with other professionals. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/guidance-for-midwives-on-sharing-information-with-other-professionals/ 61753 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 GMT 20090602152000 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:14:54 GMT 20090602111454 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:20:21 GMT 200907301532021 The establishment of an informal network of European midwifery regulators was agreed at a meeting hosted by the NMC recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/network-of-european-midwifery-regulators-planned/ 61694 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:18:00 GMT 20090601151800 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:58:44 GMT 20090601145844 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:18:26 GMT 200907301531826 The charity Group B Strep Support is seeking midwives views on how to raise awareness of group B streptococcal infections among pregnant women. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/raising-awareness-of-group-b-streptococcal-infections/ 61548 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:16:00 GMT 20090601151600 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:31:38 GMT 20090529113138 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:17:09 GMT 200907301531709 A research project has begun that will explore the future of midwifery research. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/investigating-the-future-of-midwifery-education/ 59130 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:42:47 GMT 20090528154247 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:33:02 GMT 20090421103302 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:42:46 GMT 200905281534246 Today the World Health Organizations (WHO) fourth European Immunisation Week begins and will run until 26 April. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/european-immunisation-week/ 59063 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:33:44 GMT 20090528153344 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:01:03 GMT 20090420110103 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:33:43 GMT 200905281533343 A call for more pre-conception counselling on the risks posed to babies from anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) has been made by the charity Epilepsy Action. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/risk-posed-by-anti-epileptic-drugs/ 58944 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:32:59 GMT 20090528153259 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:22:24 GMT 20090417102224 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:32:58 GMT 200905281533258 The National Blood Service and special care baby charity Bliss are teaming up to raise awareness about blood donations for sick and premature babies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-blood-donations-required-for-ill-babies/ 58794 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:32:15 GMT 20090528153215 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:08:29 GMT 20090416100829 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:32:13 GMT 200905281533213 Philips AVENT is offering a prize worth 15,000 to healthcare professionals who present the best research in the social and practical aspects of breastfeeding and another 15,000 to the best evidence-based clinical research in the field of breastfeeding. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/big-rewards-for-winning-research/ 58609 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:31:24 GMT 20090528153124 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:17:47 GMT 20090414111747 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:31:23 GMT 200905281533123 Lying down during the early stages of childbirth may slow progress, according to a new review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/upright-positions-can-shorten-early-labour/ 58442 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:30:39 GMT 20090528153039 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:08:45 GMT 20090409130845 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:30:37 GMT 200905281533037 By creating a new membership category for MSWs, the RCM hopes to speak with one voice for the maternity team. Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-opens-its-doors-to-msws/ 57892 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:29:54 GMT 20090528152954 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:32:54 GMT 20090402113254 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:29:53 GMT 200905281532953 Editorial by RCM general secretary Cathy Warwick http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/the-rcm-opens-its-doors-to-maternity-support-workers/ 57786 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT 20090528152900 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:47:07 GMT 20090401104707 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:28:59 GMT 200905281532859 Responsibility for routine antenatal care will pass from GPs to midwives by the end of the year under plans announced by the Scottish government. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-become-first-point-of-contact-for-antenatal-care-in-scotland/ 58339 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:28:14 GMT 20090528152814 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:28:23 GMT 20090408102823 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:28:13 GMT 200905281532813 The government is encouraging overweight midwives, nurses and other frontline staff to enrol in weight-loss programmes to help set a good example when advising parents and families on obesity. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/overweight-nhs-midwives-targeted-in-new-initiative/ 58285 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:27:36 GMT 20090528152736 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:36:40 GMT 20090407113640 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:27:35 GMT 200905281532735 From April 6th the Health in Pregnancy Grant of £190 is available to expectant mothers from the 25th week of pregnancy. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/health-in-pregnancy-grant-now-available/ 58147 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:25:35 GMT 20090528152535 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:30:25 GMT 20090406143025 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:25:34 GMT 200905281532534 Six US baby bottle manufacturers are removing a controversial chemical used in their production - bisphenol A (BPA) - and there are now calls for UK companies to follow suit. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/calls-for-chemical-in-babies-bottles-to-be-removed/ 57793 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:16:28 GMT 20090528151628 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:07:36 GMT 20090401110736 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:16:27 GMT 200905281531627 A baby bio bank that will be used as a source of data for research into complications of pregnancy has been created by the charity Wellbeing of Women, in partnership with the RCOG. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/baby-bio-bank/ 57800 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:14:59 GMT 20090528151459 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:26:13 GMT 20090401112613 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:14:58 GMT 200905281531458 The cot death charity, the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths has produced a new DVD to promote safe sleep advice to parents whose babies are at greatest risk of cot deaths. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cot-death-dvd/ 57799 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:11:36 GMT 20090528151136 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:03 GMT 20090401112403 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:11:35 GMT 200905281531135 Guidance for health professionals on the termination of pregnancy in Northern Ireland has been published by the provinces Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/termination-guidelines-for-northern-ireland/ 57379 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10:58 GMT 20090528151058 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:17:18 GMT 20090325161718 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10:57 GMT 200905281531057 Breastfeeding could help protect babies born to drug misusing mothers from developing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-could-prevent-withdrawals/ 57790 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10:16 GMT 20090528151016 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:02:19 GMT 20090401110219 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10:15 GMT 200905281531015 The Department for International Development (DfID) has announced a £172m support package for Nepal to help improve basic services such as hospitals and schools. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/uk-aid-for-nepal/ 57980 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:09:31 GMT 20090528150931 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:36:42 GMT 20090403103642 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:09:30 GMT 200905281530930 The Healthcare Commission has been merged into a new watchdog organisation - the Care Quality Commission. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-health-and-social-care-regulator-for-england/ 57922 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:05:48 GMT 20090528150548 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:12:53 GMT 20090402151253 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:05:47 GMT 200905281530547 A revised leaflet on what parents can do to help prevent cot deaths has been published by the Department of Health and the charity Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/revised-cot-death-leaflet/ 57901 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:05:06 GMT 20090528150506 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:33:06 GMT 20090402123306 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:05:05 GMT 200905281530505 The HM Revenue and Customs is reminding employers that they will need to have new P45s in place by 6 April this year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-p45-forms/ 57801 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:51:58 GMT 20090528125158 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:29:45 GMT 20090401112945 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:51:57 GMT 2009052812125157 A new commission of experts to advise the government on the future role of midwives and nurses in England has been created. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-commission-to-shape-midwiferys-future/ 57794 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:50:53 GMT 20090528125053 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:09:07 GMT 20090401110907 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:50:52 GMT 2009052812125052 The International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is held every year on 5 May and the RCM is embarking on a number of initiatives to mark IDM 2009. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/the-international-day-of-the-midwife/ 57788 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:50:08 GMT 20090528125008 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:59:31 GMT 20090401105931 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:50:02 GMT 2009052812125002 A UK-wide project aimed at ensuring that midwifery and midwives are fit for practice in the year 2020 has been launched. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/preparing-midwives-for-the-future/ 57789 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:49:02 GMT 20090528124902 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:01:17 GMT 20090401110117 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:49:01 GMT 2009052812124901 Independent midwives are re-launching themselves under the new title Independent Midwives UK. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/independent-midwives-form-new-organisation/ 57691 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:48:16 GMT 20090528124816 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:40:54 GMT 20090331124054 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:48:15 GMT 2009052812124815 Nearly half of NHS staff surveyed say that there is not enough staff to do their job properly. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/staff-shortages-highlighted-in-survey/ 57527 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:47:32 GMT 20090528124732 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:06:00 GMT 20090327120600 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:47:31 GMT 2009052812124731 Further evidence that eating food during labour does not affect labour in healthy women has been provided by a new BMJ study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/eating-has-no-effect-on-labour/ 57376 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:46:45 GMT 20090528124645 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:50:34 GMT 20090325155034 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:46:44 GMT 2009052812124644 The number of midwives employed in the NHS has risen, according to new figures from the NHS Information Centre. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-midwife-staffing-levels-increase/ 57358 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:45:57 GMT 20090528124557 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:30:53 GMT 20090325143053 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:45:53 GMT 2009052812124553 The NMC is seeking views on new draft guidance on professional conduct for midwifery and nursing students. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/professional-conduct-for-student-midwives/ 57378 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:44:51 GMT 20090528124451 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:25 GMT 20090325160025 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:44:49 GMT 2009052812124449 All women in England are now being offered antenatal screening for both sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-screening-programmes-achieves-100-roll-out/ 57053 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:43:54 GMT 20090528124354 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:07:42 GMT 20090320110742 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:43:51 GMT 2009052812124351 A call to provide more continuous risk assessment in antenatal care to identify higher-risk pregnancies has been made in a new report by the stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-resources-required-to-reduce-the-number-of-stillbirths/ 55938 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:43:07 GMT 20090528124307 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:49:39 GMT 20090304124939 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:43:06 GMT 2009052812124306 In June, a team will embark on a 130km-long walk in north-west Spain to raise money for a campaign to aid safe motherhood in Ethiopia http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/walk-for-safe-motherhood/ 56652 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:42:07 GMT 20090528124207 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:28:37 GMT 20090313152837 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:42:06 GMT 2009052812124206 A possible way to predict the risk of fetal growth restriction in utero has been developed by researchers at the University of Leicester. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/test-to-predict-fetal-growth-restriction/ 56558 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:41:04 GMT 20090528124104 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:15:14 GMT 20090312141514 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:41:03 GMT 2009052812124103 A new commission of experts to advise the government on the future role of midwives and nurses in England has been created. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-commission-to-help-shape-the-future-of-midwifery-and-nursing/ 56430 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:40:09 GMT 20090528124009 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:37:40 GMT 20090311103740 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:40:09 GMT 2009052812124009 All back issues of the journal Evidence Based Midwifery (EBM) are now available online for RCM members. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ebm-archive-now-available-online/ 56345 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:39:24 GMT 20090528123924 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:33:09 GMT 20090310113309 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:39:23 GMT 2009052812123923 A new national support team to tackle infant mortality has been established by the Department of Health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/tacking-infant-mortality/ 59365 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:14:00 GMT 20090423151400 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:35:28 GMT 20090423153528 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:14:37 GMT 200907301531437 A research academy that aims to be a 'collaborative voice' for all aspects of midwifery, nursing and health visiting research has been launched. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-and-nursing-research-academy-launched/ 55933 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:38:37 GMT 20090403123837 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:17:54 GMT 20090304121754 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:38:36 GMT 2009040312123836 Severe maternal morbidities are twice as likely to occur among black African and Caribbean women than white women, according to a UK study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/severe-complications-during-pregnancy-significantly-more-common-in-bme-women/ 56038 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:36:21 GMT 20090403123621 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:39:30 GMT 20090305113930 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:36:20 GMT 2009040312123620 Maternity support workers (MSWs) will be eligible to join the RCM from 1 April this year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-support-workers-to-become-members-of-the-rcm/ 55540 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:33:45 GMT 20090403123345 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:39:59 GMT 20090227103959 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:33:44 GMT 2009040312123344 New research has been commissioned that will investigate whether supervised exercise along with standard smoking cessation support can help pregnant smokers quit. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/exercise-to-help-pregnant-smokers-quit/ 55446 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:32:59 GMT 20090403123259 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:49:16 GMT 20090226124916 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:32:58 GMT 2009040312123258 The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has re-launched its online shop for midwives, nurses and other health professionals. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nct-re-launch-online-store/ 55338 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:32:06 GMT 20090403123206 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:22:15 GMT 20090225092215 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:32:05 GMT 2009040312123205 People are being invited to nominate maternity units for 2009s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Maternity (APPGM) Awards. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/vote-for-your-maternity-unit/ 55145 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:26:55 GMT 20090403122655 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:13:23 GMT 20090223121323 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:26:54 GMT 2009040312122654 Tuberculosis (TB) in pregnancy in the UK appears to be exclusively limited to ethnic minority women particularly those born outside the country, a new study concludes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/lack-of-awareness-of-tb-in-pregnancy/ 54740 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:14:33 GMT 20090403121433 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:12:22 GMT 20090218101222 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:14:32 GMT 2009040312121432 A new health education and research group has been created that aims to focus on family-centred approaches to child and family health. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/birth-and-beyond/ 54974 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:10:25 GMT 20090403121025 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:21:26 GMT 20090220102126 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:10:25 GMT 2009040312121025 Londons maternity community gathered recently to hear whats been done to achieve a world-class service for the capital. Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/banishing-londons-baby-blues/ 54453 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:59:30 GMT 20090403115930 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:09:10 GMT 20090213150910 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:59:30 GMT 2009040311115930 Three of the directors of the RCMs UK boards along with the general secretary Cathy Warwick are taking part in this years Great North Run to be held in Newcastle on 20 September. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/great-north-run/ 54431 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:58:36 GMT 20090403115836 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:14:41 GMT 20090213131441 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:58:35 GMT 2009040311115835 The plight of pregnant women caught up in the conflict between Gaza and Israel is being highlighted by aid agencies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/gazas-maternal-welfare-crisis/ 54418 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:55:43 GMT 20090403115543 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:25:42 GMT 20090213122542 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:55:42 GMT 2009040311115542 A petition calling on the government to fund more midwives was presented to Downing Street by a delegation including members from the midwifery community and parents on 22 January. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/petition-for-government-to-fund-more-midwives/ 54413 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:44:53 GMT 20090403114453 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:55:29 GMT 20090213115529 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:44:52 GMT 2009040311114452 The e-KSF is an online tool developed in partnership with the Department of Health to support the knowledge and skills framework. We asked our panel did they find the tool useful in appraising staff and planning professional development. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/online-appraisal-tool/ 54414 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:44:09 GMT 20090403114409 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:35 GMT 20090213120035 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:44:08 GMT 2009040311114408 The chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson is calling for entries to new awards recognising public health in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-public-health-awards/ 54411 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:43:27 GMT 20090403114327 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:44:50 GMT 20090213114450 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:43:26 GMT 2009040311114326 The risk of complications arising from an epidural or spinal anaesthetic during childbirth have been overestimated, a new study concludes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/risk-from-epidurals-overestimated/ 54416 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:42:48 GMT 20090403114248 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:22:53 GMT 20090213122253 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:42:47 GMT 2009040311114247 Current pregnancy services and support systems are not culturally and linguistically equipped to provide appropriate support for young deaf and hard of hearing people. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/deafness-in-pregnancy/ 54415 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:41:54 GMT 20090403114154 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:18:41 GMT 20090213121841 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:41:53 GMT 2009040311114153 Over a quarter of births analysed in a Scottish study were induced for unexplained reasons. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/births-induced-for-unexplained-reasons/ 54412 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:28:37 GMT 20090403112837 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:49:29 GMT 20090213114929 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:28:36 GMT 2009040311112836 A study that will investigate the incidence of extreme dehydration in babies caused by drinking insufficient milk while breastfeeding is being undertaken. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/study-to-investigate-dehydration-in-breastfed-babies/ 54863 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:27:00 GMT 20090403112700 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:30:27 GMT 20090219103027 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:26:59 GMT 2009040311112659 RCM members are reminded that if they notify the College in writing at least one month before beginning maternity leave, they are eligible to receive 52 weeks free membership. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/free-membership-on-maternity-leave/ 54430 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:24:34 GMT 20090403112434 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:13:02 GMT 20090213131302 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:24:33 GMT 2009040311112433 The RCM Annual Conference 2009 will be held in Manchester from 26 to 27 November. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-annual-conference/ 54428 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:23:31 GMT 20090403112331 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:11:20 GMT 20090213131120 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:23:30 GMT 2009040311112330 The RCM supports a minimum ratio of one midwife per 28 births per year to assist maternity service providers and commissioners when reviewing their midwifery staffing levels. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcms-minimum-staffing-ratio/ 54426 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:22:41 GMT 20090403112241 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:08:39 GMT 20090213130839 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:22:40 GMT 2009040311112240 The Midwives editorial team would like to apologies for any errors http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/correction/ 54422 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:21:55 GMT 20090403112155 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:34:15 GMT 20090213123415 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:21:54 GMT 2009040311112154 The RCM is embarking on a number of initiatives to mark the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/international-day-of-the-midwife/ 54419 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:21:10 GMT 20090403112110 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:28:20 GMT 20090213122820 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:21:09 GMT 2009040311112109 The 2009 Zepherina Veitch Memorial Lecture will be given by Dr Denis Walsh and will be held in Belfast on 18 June. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/zepherina-veitch-lecture/ 57812 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:58:00 GMT 20090401145800 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:16:41 GMT 20090401121641 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:29:10 GMT 201007121312910 The RCM has published a position statement on staffing levels in midwifery services. It supports a minimum ratio of 1:28 women. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/position-statement/ 57813 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:57:00 GMT 20090401145700 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:17:50 GMT 20090401121750 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:29:41 GMT 201007121312941 A total of 15 places on the Council of the RCM are up for election. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-council-election/ 57814 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:56:00 GMT 20090401145600 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:19:49 GMT 20090401121949 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:33:23 GMT 201007121313323 The RCM Annual Conference will be held at Manchester Central Convention Complex from 26 to 27 November 2009. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-annual-conference-/ 57815 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:54:00 GMT 20090401145400 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:21:04 GMT 20090401122104 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:35:31 GMT 201007121313531 Jacque Gerrard, director of the RCM UK Board for England http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/board-self-nominations-needed/ 57889 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:53:00 GMT 20090401145300 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:21:13 GMT 20090402112113 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:36:48 GMT 201007121313648 Breedagh Hughes, RCM UK Board for Northern Ireland board secretary http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-rules-reviews-proposals-and-guidance-affecting-ni/ 57890 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:52:00 GMT 20090401145200 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:27:12 GMT 20090402112712 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:37:22 GMT 201007121313722 The RCM is calling on midwives to sign the Climate and Health Councils pledge to limit the causes of human-related climate change. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/features/climate-change-pledge/ 57810 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:48:00 GMT 20090401144800 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:10:54 GMT 20090401121054 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:27:34 GMT 201007121312734 Setting up a password to access your RCM member-only area on the RCM website can be done by visiting: www.rcm.org.uk/resources. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/make-the-most-of-your-rcm-membership-online/ 57811 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:47:00 GMT 20090401144700 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:15:02 GMT 20090401121502 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:28:37 GMT 201007121312837 Revised standards for the scheme that funds clinical negligence claims for maternity Trusts has been produced by the NHS Litigation Authority. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/negligence-claims/ 57796 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090401000000 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:18:48 GMT 20090401111848 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:51:53 GMT 200905281425153 The number of babies born with Downs syndrome in England and Wales is at a higher level than in 1989 when widespread prenatal screening for the condition was introduced. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/number-of-downs-births-increase/ 40578 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:02:42 GMT 20090220170242 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:06:29 GMT 20081124170629 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:02:42 GMT 200902201750242 Researchers have developed a test that requires only a small amount of blood to measure a sick newborn's drug levels. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/test-to-improve-treatment-of-sick-newborns/ 40637 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:52:04 GMT 20090220165204 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:45:03 GMT 20081125124503 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:52:04 GMT 200902201645204 Doctors have been scathing in their attack on polyclinics, but what do they hold in store for midwives? Midwives Maura OMalley reports. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/what-polyclinics-mean-for-midwives/ 40549 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:49:51 GMT 20090220164951 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:56:10 GMT 20081124145610 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:49:51 GMT 200902201644951 The Benevolent Fund of the RCM Trust, which relies totally on donations, is requesting contributions and bequests to continue its work of helping midwives who require financial assistance. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/benevolent-fund/ 40544 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:47:56 GMT 20090220164756 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:40:39 GMT 20081124144039 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:47:56 GMT 200902201644756 The Midwives editorial team would like to explain the picture depicting a woman bottle-feeding a baby on page 44 of the October/November issue. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/apology/ 40546 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:46:44 GMT 20090220164644 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:46:00 GMT 20081124144600 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:46:44 GMT 200902201644644 The RCMs practice and standards development advisor Mervi Jokinen has been elected the new vice-president of the European Midwives Association. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-vice-president-for-ema/ 40545 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:45:19 GMT 20090220164519 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:43:42 GMT 20081124144342 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:45:19 GMT 200902201644519 The RCM is organising four workshops on helping midwifery managers and their colleagues engage and influence their commissioners using Payments by Results (PbR). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/workshop-on-engaging-with-commissioners/ 40543 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:43:19 GMT 20090220164319 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:38:57 GMT 20081124143857 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:43:19 GMT 200902201644319 The RCM Council is embarking on a comprehensive review of the governance of the College. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/review-of-rcm-council/ 40541 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:42:35 GMT 20090220164235 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:37:24 GMT 20081124143724 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:42:35 GMT 200902201644235 The NMC is calling for midwives to apply for places on its Midwifery Committee and Appointments Board. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nmc-vacancies/ 40540 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:40:44 GMT 20090220164044 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:26:56 GMT 20081124142656 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:40:44 GMT 200902201644044 Midwives studying for a PhD in Europe are being invited to apply to a summer school programme run by the European Academy of Nursing Science. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/summer-school-for-phd-students/ 40539 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:35:18 GMT 20090220163518 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:24:33 GMT 20081124142433 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:35:18 GMT 200902201643518 A risk card on genetic recessive inheritance is enclosed in this issue of Midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/free-with-midwives/ 40538 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:34:11 GMT 20090220163411 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:20:56 GMT 20081124142056 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:34:11 GMT 200902201643411 Maternity services are buckling under the pressure of rising birth rates, inadequate funding and lack of staff, according to heads of midwifery (HOMs) surveyed by the RCM. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-services-under-mounting-stress/ 40536 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:32:29 GMT 20090220163229 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:16:16 GMT 20081124141616 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:32:29 GMT 200902201643229 Nearly a quarter of women surveyed by researchers at Coventry University said that they would have breastfed for longer if their employers were more supportive of breastfeeding at work. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-at-work/ 40534 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:31:25 GMT 20090220163125 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:13:19 GMT 20081124141319 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:31:24 GMT 200902201643124 For this issue, we asked, Should funding for midwifery research be ringfenced? The majority said yes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/ringfencing-midwifery-research/ 40530 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:30:28 GMT 20090220163028 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:09:48 GMT 20081124130948 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:30:28 GMT 200902201643028 The government has responded to an RCM petition that asked the prime minister Gordon Brown to guarantee that all midwives qualifying from universities in England are offered at least one years paid employment in Englands NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/no-guaranteed-jobs-for-newly-qualified-midwives/ 40529 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:29:28 GMT 20090220162928 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:06:56 GMT 20081124130656 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:29:28 GMT 200902201642928 A programme that aims to improve the safety of maternity services throughout England has been launched by the Kings Fund. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/safer-births-programme-launched/ 40526 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:28:36 GMT 20090220162836 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:04:55 GMT 20081124130455 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:28:36 GMT 200902201642836 Children born to mothers who drink lightly during pregnancy are not at increased risk of behavioural difficulties or cognitive deficits compared with children of abstinent mothers, according to a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/light-drinking-may-be-beneficial/ 40523 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:27:56 GMT 20090220162756 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:54:07 GMT 20081124125407 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:27:56 GMT 200902201642756 High street nursery brand Mamas & Papas have launched their new maternity and childrens collections for spring and summer 2009. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/mamas-papas-launch-spring-summer-2009-collections/ 40353 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:26:53 GMT 20090220162653 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:06:14 GMT 20081121100614 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:26:53 GMT 200902201642653 Maternity-service related negligence claims accounted for nearly half of the £2 billion paid out for claims against the NHS since 1995. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-negligence-claims-amount-to-nearly-1-billion/ 40066 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:06:22 GMT 20090220160622 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:33:26 GMT 20081119103326 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:06:22 GMT 200902201640622 Ann Keen MP officially opened a new building for the University of Bedfordshires midwifery and nursing students at Butterfield Park. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-centre-for-students-in-bedfordshire/ 40022 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:05:00 GMT 20090220160500 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:22:30 GMT 20081118172230 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:04:59 GMT 200902201640459 A new antenatal programme and a package that aims to prepare mothers and fathers for the challenges of parenthood is one of a number of initiatives outlined in a new child health strategy. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/providing-brighter-futures-for-children/ 54622 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:19:00 GMT 20090219121900 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:22:24 GMT 20090217102224 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:21:01 GMT 2010011912122101 Assurances have been made by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) that Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust maternity services are safe and that measures are in place to further improve services. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/improvements-made-at-gwent-maternity-services/ 54423 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:01:00 GMT 20090213160100 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:38:36 GMT 20090213123836 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:01:56 GMT 201001191640156 A voluntary registration system for health informaticians has been established by the UK Council for Health Informatics Professions (UKCHIP). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/voluntary-register-for-health-informaticians/ 54358 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:26:00 GMT 20090212122600 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00:55 GMT 20090212150055 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:26:42 GMT 2010011912122642 A campaign that aims to raise awareness of the information needs of midwives and nurses has announced its annual initiative for 2009 http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/improving-access-to-health-information-in-developing-countries/ 54254 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:28:00 GMT 20090210122800 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:56:21 GMT 20090211115621 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:30:08 GMT 2010011912123008 The number of hospitals in England that had to turn women away in labour because they were full has risen in the last year, according to new figures obtained by the Conservative party. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/increase-in-maternity-units-forced-to-turn-mothers-away-because-of-overcrowding/ 54030 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:15:00 GMT 20090209141500 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:54:29 GMT 20090209115429 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:15:53 GMT 201001191421553 A campaign from NHS Stop Smoking will target 100,000 pregnant smokers in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/campaign-to-help-pregnant-smokers-quit/ 53914 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:18:00 GMT 20090206141800 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:04:04 GMT 20090206130404 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:19:04 GMT 201001191421904 New research suggests that babies born preterm in England and Wales cost the economy nearly £1bn every year. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/cost-of-premature-babies/ 53799 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:21:00 GMT 20090205142100 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:55:55 GMT 20090205105555 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:22:36 GMT 201001191422236 The government has launched an NHS Constitution, which outlines the principles and values of the NHS in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-constitution-unveiled/ 52335 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:43:00 GMT 20090201144300 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:46:45 GMT 20090121164645 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:35:46 GMT 201001191533546 Over a quarter of births analysed in a Scottish study were induced for unexplained reasons. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/quarter-of-births-induced-for-unexplained-reasons/ 52185 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:26:00 GMT 20090201142600 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:02:35 GMT 20090120110235 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:31:28 GMT 201001191533128 The potential dangers of women drinking too much water during childbirth have been highlighted in a new study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/drinking-too-much-water-in-labour/ 52961 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:34:00 GMT 20090129143400 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:31:14 GMT 20090129153114 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:35:11 GMT 201001191423511 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established an education and research partnership with two leading midwifery and nursing colleges. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/london-hospital-forms-partnership-with-nursing-and-midwifery-colleges/ 52821 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:40:00 GMT 20090128144000 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:59:11 GMT 20090128095911 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:40:45 GMT 201001191424045 The eight babies born to a mother in the US on 26 January are all now breathing on their own. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/octuplets-doing-very-well/ 52850 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:37:00 GMT 20090128143700 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:26:09 GMT 20090128122609 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:38:31 GMT 201001191423831 The special care baby charity BLISS is highlighting the shortage of neonatal nurses with its latest campaign One-to-one. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bliss-campaigns-for-one-to-one-care/ 52578 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:45:00 GMT 20090123144500 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:42:26 GMT 20090123144226 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:45:49 GMT 201001191424549 Training health visitors to offer psychological help to women suffering from postnatal depression could be an effective treatment for the condition, a new study concludes. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/health-visitors-could-help-combat-postnatal-depression/ 51354 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:47:00 GMT 20090116144700 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:28:02 GMT 20090116162802 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:47:37 GMT 201001191424737 Visitors to the baby and pregnancy lifestyle shows Bump2Baby are being encouraged to knit garments that will be given to BLISS a UK charity for premature and sick babies. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/knit-for-bliss/ 51262 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:48:00 GMT 20090115114800 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:47 GMT 20090115115547 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:15:59 GMT 201001191641559 The RCMs director of learning research and practice development Frances Day-Stirk has been elected vice-president of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-vice-president-of-the-icm/ 51228 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:46:00 GMT 20090114164600 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:38:21 GMT 20090114173821 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:22:36 GMT 201001191642236 The Fatherhood Institute has been awarded a 50% increase in core funding from the Government. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/funding-boost-for-fatherhood-institute/ 51037 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:56:00 GMT 20090112155600 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:33:48 GMT 20090112163348 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:58:30 GMT 201001191535830 The NHS Health and Social Care Awards are calling on midwives to apply for this years awards, which highlight and celebrate innovation and excellence in the provision of frontline health and social care. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-to-enter-awards-celebrating-innovation-and-excellence/ 49450 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:55:00 GMT 20090108145500 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:38:02 GMT 20090108123802 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:56:47 GMT 201001191425647 A Surrey NHS Trust is implementing a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of midwives and encouraging former members of the profession to return to work. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/surrey-hospital-calls-for-more-midwives/ 50169 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:52:00 GMT 20090108145200 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:14:55 GMT 20090109141455 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:52:30 GMT 201001191425230 The European Parliament has voted to abolish the UKs opt out clause from the Working Time Directive, that caps the length of employees working week at 48 hours. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/wtd-opt-out-clause-abolished/ 49354 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:57:00 GMT 20090107145700 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:45:17 GMT 20090107154517 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:58:23 GMT 201001191425823 Patients, staff and visitors should be allowed wider use of mobile phones in hospitals in England, according to updated guidance from the Department of Health (DH). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/hospital-wide-mobile-phone-ban-should-be-eased/ 49234 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:59:00 GMT 20090106145900 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:53:55 GMT 20090106135355 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:59:49 GMT 201001191425949 Midwife Dr Kuldip Bharj has been awarded an OBE for her services to health care and the community in Leeds in the 2009 New Year Honours List. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwife-awarded-obe/ 49175 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:01:00 GMT 20090105150100 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:17:35 GMT 20090105151735 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:01:33 GMT 201001191530133 Midwifery and nursing have achieved excellent results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), according to UK deans and heads of midwifery, nursing and other health professions. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwifery-research-scores-high-in-the-rae/ 48409 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:06:00 GMT 20081219150600 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:06:56 GMT 20081219130656 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:06:35 GMT 201001191530635 The NHS Pay Review Body has decided not to advise the government to re-open talks on the three-year pay deal. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/disappointment-as-three-year-pay-deal-is-not-re-opened/ 48410 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:03:00 GMT 20081219150300 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:18:32 GMT 20081219131832 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:04:33 GMT 201001191530433 The parenting organisation Fathers-To-Be are donating £2 from the sale of selected products to the BBC Children in Need Appeal. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/donating-money-to-children-in-need/ 48324 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:08:00 GMT 20081218150800 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:57:33 GMT 20081218145733 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:08:50 GMT 201001191530850 A booklet to help protect midwives from back injuries during home births has been produced by NHS Innovations South East. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/backs-matter/ 48106 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:10:00 GMT 20081216151000 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:06:03 GMT 20081216150603 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:10:42 GMT 201001191531042 Most women are satisfied with their maternity care but there are still wide variations in the quality of services offered in England, according to the Healthcare Commission. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-services-are-improving-but-the-picture-is-patchy/ 47962 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:12:00 GMT 20081215151200 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:36:09 GMT 20081215163609 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:12:53 GMT 201001191531253 A nutritional advisory committee has voiced concerns about claims made by the manufacturers of two infant formula milk products. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/claims-made-by-follow-on-milk-prompts-concerns/ 47471 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:08:00 GMT 20081210120800 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:48:10 GMT 20081210094810 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 GMT 201001191642046 Midwives at Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH) have produced a video and launched a Facebook page to publicise their midwife-led unit. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-showcase-their-unit-on-video/ 41869 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:17:00 GMT 20081208151700 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:17:24 GMT 20081208151724 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:17:59 GMT 201001191531759 Plans to create a national service of donor breastmilk banks are being drawn up by the Department of Health (DH) to help premature babies throughout the UK. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breast-milk-banks-for-premature-babies/ 41727 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:19:00 GMT 20081205151900 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:49:55 GMT 20081205104955 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:20:17 GMT 201001191532017 A decrease in the number of midwives volunteering to become supervisors was just one of a number of key concerns highlighted by the NMC in its annual report on the work of the UK's Local Supervising Authorities (LSAs) http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/decrease-in-midwifery-supervisor-volunteers/ 41676 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:14:00 GMT 20081204151400 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:03:55 GMT 20081204150355 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:15:17 GMT 201001191531517 Babies born by caesarean section (CS) are more prone to asthma than babies delivered vaginally, new research suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/caesarean-section-could-boost-asthma-risk/ 41485 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:43:00 GMT 20081203164300 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:22:58 GMT 20081203122258 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:44:14 GMT 201001181644414 Babies born to mothers under 20 had a higher infant mortality rate than those born to older mothers, according to data released for 2007 in England and Wales. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/infant-mortality-in-england-and-wales/ 41380 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:41:00 GMT 20081202164100 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:27:06 GMT 20081202172706 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:41:41 GMT 201001181644141 Breastfeeding for at least four months improves childrens lung volume and strength and can curb susceptibility to asthma, research published in Thorax suggests. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-improves-lung-function/ 39564 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:04:04 GMT 20081127170404 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:17:26 GMT 20081112171726 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:04:04 GMT 200811271750404 Levels of staffing by midwives vary greatly between Trusts, according to a recent review of maternity services in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwife-staffing-levels-vary-greatly/ 26257 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:57:54 GMT 20081127165754 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:28:49 GMT 20080731172849 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:57:54 GMT 200811271645754 The RCM is calling for 610 more midwives for the East of England region as opposed to the 160 the NHS has proposed. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-more-midwives-in-the-east-of-england/ 27656 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:56:44 GMT 20081127165644 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:24:12 GMT 20080827162412 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:56:44 GMT 200811271645644 The UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative has appointed a professional officer to Wales. The post has been taken up by Karen Evans, who will continue to maintain her role as an infant-feeding coordinator at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/role-to-promote-baby-friendly-initiative-in-wales/ 27653 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:56:20 GMT 20081127165620 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:04:56 GMT 20080827160456 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:56:20 GMT 200811271645620 Babies born by caesarean section have a 20% higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes in childhood compared with those born naturally, new research indicates. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/caesarean-and-diabetes-link-found/ 27649 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:55:34 GMT 20081127165534 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:59:06 GMT 20080827155906 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:55:34 GMT 200811271645534 A multi-million pound cord blood bank and research institute is to be opened at Nottingham Trent University in September. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-cord-blood-bank-and-research-institute/ 26775 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:54:58 GMT 20081127165458 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:43:33 GMT 20080808164333 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:54:58 GMT 200811271645458 A midwife-led maternity unit scheduled for closure in December has been given a reprieve and is instead going to be transformed into a birthing centre. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-birthing-centre-for-trowbridge/ 27031 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:54:34 GMT 20081127165434 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:38:22 GMT 20080814163822 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:54:34 GMT 200811271645434 Breastfeeding, particularly when exclusive, is associated with lower blood cholesterol concentrations in later life, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-can-help-lower-cholesterol/ 26811 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:54:01 GMT 20081127165401 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:18:09 GMT 20080811121809 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:54:01 GMT 200811271645401 This week marks World Breastfeeding Week, which runs until this Sunday 7 August. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/world-breastfeeding-week/ 26613 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:37 GMT 20081127165337 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:45:54 GMT 20080806154554 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:37 GMT 200811271645337 An online maternity guide offering information on pregnancy and birth has been launched by the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/online-maternity-guide/ 26611 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:17 GMT 20081127165317 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:41:49 GMT 20080806154149 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:17 GMT 200811271645317 The RCM is calling on members to apply for positions on the newly restructured council of the NMC, the closing date of which is Monday, 29 September. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/deadline-to-apply-for-positions-on-nmc-council-draws-near/ 29376 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:52:53 GMT 20081127165253 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:55:12 GMT 20080918105512 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:52:53 GMT 200811271645253 The continuing baby boom, midwife shortages and lack of investment could derail Englands regional maternity plans, says the RCM. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-fears-midwife-shortages-could-threaten-regional-maternity-plans/ 29474 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:52:29 GMT 20081127165229 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:41:17 GMT 20080919164117 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:52:29 GMT 200811271645229 Obesity significantly increases the risk of subsequent pregnancy loss in women with recurrent miscarriages, a study has concluded. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/obesity-linked-to-recurrent-miscarriage/ 29645 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:52:06 GMT 20081127165206 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:18:03 GMT 20080923171803 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:52:06 GMT 200811271645206 A survey by a leading parenting website indicates that women are receiving insufficient support in the first year of their childs life. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/survey-shows-poor-postnatal-support-for-women/ 29646 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:51:45 GMT 20081127165145 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:20:17 GMT 20080923172017 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:51:45 GMT 200811271645145 The RCMs 18th student midwives annual conference is to be held at Liverpools Arena and Convention Centre on 29 October. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/the-rcms-18th-student-conference/ 29893 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:48:54 GMT 20081127164854 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:05:04 GMT 20080925160504 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:48:54 GMT 200811271644854 The shortlist for the 11th Midwife of the Year awards has been announced. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/shortlist-announced-for-midwifery-awards/ 29890 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:30:23 GMT 20081127163023 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:50:27 GMT 20080925155027 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:30:23 GMT 200811271643023 Revised guidelines for community healthcare providers, who provide breastfeeding support to mothers, have been issued by the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/revised-guidelines-to-support-breastfeeding-mothers/ 30099 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:29:55 GMT 20081127162955 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:55:52 GMT 20080929125552 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:29:55 GMT 200811271642955 The international development charity Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) is urgently looking for midwives to teach in Africa and Asia. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/want-to-teach-in-africa-or-asia/ 30162 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:26:40 GMT 20081127162640 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:52:06 GMT 20080930105206 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:26:40 GMT 200811271642640 A study has found evidence that health professionals are still giving a small but significant number of women inappropriate advice for the treatment of mastitis, which may cause mothers to cease breastfeeding early. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/incorrect-advice-for-the-treatment-of-mastitis-while-breastfeeding/ 30343 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:26:17 GMT 20081127162617 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:26:02 GMT 20081001162602 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:26:17 GMT 200811271642617 Irelands first professor of midwifery research, Marlene Sinclair, gave her inaugural professorial lecture at the University of Ulster recently. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/leading-midwifery-academic-gives-inaugural-lecture/ 30282 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:25:48 GMT 20081127162548 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:26:41 GMT 20081001122641 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:25:48 GMT 200811271642548 Jan Sanders from Linnekar Street Childrens Centre, Southport walked away with the top prize at the 11th Midwife of the Year Awards ceremony held on 1 October. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwife-of-the-year-announced/ 35619 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:24:17 GMT 20081127162417 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:05:21 GMT 20081006090521 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:24:17 GMT 200811271642417 A minimum of ten bursaries worth £1000 each is being offered to help finance student midwifery and medical electives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/bursaries-worth-10000-to-be-awarded/ 35802 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:23:48 GMT 20081127162348 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:05:53 GMT 20081007120553 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:23:48 GMT 200811271642348 All pregnant women will be entitled to a one-off payment of £190 from April next year to help with the financial cost of having a baby. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/grant-for-all-pregnant-mothers/ 29968 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:23:04 GMT 20081127162304 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:28:02 GMT 20080926112802 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:23:04 GMT 200811271642304 A non-invasive test to detect chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses has been developed by scientists in the US. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/safer-test-to-detect-downs-syndrome/ 35987 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:20:32 GMT 20081127162032 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:41:04 GMT 20081008154104 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:20:32 GMT 200811271642032 A new birth centre has opened at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-birth-centre-at-taunton/ 36457 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:20:06 GMT 20081127162006 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:56:51 GMT 20081009115651 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:20:06 GMT 200811271642006 Women who had a miscarriage in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of developing complications in their next, a study has concluded. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/effects-of-first-miscarriage-on-future-pregnancies/ 36575 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:19:45 GMT 20081127161945 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:10:43 GMT 20081010111043 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:19:45 GMT 200811271641945 Midwives are being invited to submit a wish list of equipment they would like for their maternity unit as part of a fundraising appeal launched by the charity Baby Lifeline. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/submit-your-maternity-equipment-wish-list/ 36704 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:19:08 GMT 20081127161908 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:27:37 GMT 20081013102737 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:19:08 GMT 200811271641908 An antenatal service designed for busy career women has been launched in London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/antenatal-care-at-work-for-career-women/ 36896 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:17:12 GMT 20081127161712 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:49:33 GMT 20081014164933 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:17:12 GMT 200811271641712 A farewell celebration for the RCM's outgoing general secretary Dame Karlene Davis was held last night at the Tower of London. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/farewell-celebration-for-dame-karlene/ 36938 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:16:49 GMT 20081127161649 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:26:05 GMT 20081015122605 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:16:49 GMT 200811271641649 An initiative aimed at tackling a lack of midwives in developing countries has been launched by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-midwives-for-developing-countries/ 37022 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:16:24 GMT 20081127161624 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:47:25 GMT 20081016124725 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:16:24 GMT 200811271641624 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has told several African governments to stop supplying US-funded contraceptives to family planning organisation, Marie Stopes International (MSI). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/us-agency-blocks-supply-of-contraceptives-to-mary-stopes/ 37333 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:16:00 GMT 20081127161600 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:33:27 GMT 20081020143327 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:16:00 GMT 200811271641600 Midwife Gloria Urhoma from Wrexham Park Hospital was awarded a Mary Seacole Development award at a ceremony held in London yesterday. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwife-wins-mary-seacole-award/ 37652 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:15:34 GMT 20081127161534 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:47:47 GMT 20081023114747 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:15:34 GMT 200811271641534 The opening of a new maternity wing at a London hospital has resulted in the creation of 24 new jobs for midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-maternity-wing-for-london/ 37718 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:15:09 GMT 20081127161509 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:25:28 GMT 20081024092528 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:15:09 GMT 200811271641509 A school that specialises in teaching reflexology to midwives and nurses has opened in Lincolnshire. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/reflexology-school-for-midwives/ 38038 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:14:44 GMT 20081127161444 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:15:30 GMT 20081028141530 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:14:44 GMT 200811271641444 Maternity services are buckling under the pressure of rising birth rates, inadequate funding and lack of staff, according to heads of midwifery (HOMs) surveyed by the RCM. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/maternity-services-under-mounting-stress-say-midwifery-managers/ 38280 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:14:15 GMT 20081127161415 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:38:58 GMT 20081030123858 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:14:15 GMT 200811271641415 A new campaign has been launched by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Fatherhood Institute aimed at making family services engage more with fathers. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/think-fathers/ 39742 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:13:22 GMT 20081127161322 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:56:40 GMT 20081114145640 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:13:22 GMT 200811271641322 Midwives Elizabeth Hay and Claire Stanley are to take part in a charity cycle ride through the North Vietnam mountains in aid of Action on pre-eclampsia (APEC). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/charity-cycle-ride-to-combat-pre-eclampsia/ 38431 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:12:44 GMT 20081127161244 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:29 GMT 20081031151129 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:12:44 GMT 200811271641244 Northern Irelands health minister confirmed that midwifery figures are high on the political agenda. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-meets-minister/ 10268 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:22:21 GMT 20081120092221 Fri, 30 May 2008 14:31:42 GMT 20080530143142 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:22:21 GMT 200811200992221 The RCM UK Board for England is now based in the RCMs Leeds office. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/moving-on/ 39341 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:12:51 GMT 20081111121251 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:09:26 GMT 20081111120926 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:12:51 GMT 2008111112121251 Melanie Every has retired after 17 years as a professional officer with the RCM. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/retirement-calls-for-rcm-staff-member/ 39340 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:08:38 GMT 20081111120838 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:05:45 GMT 20081111120545 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:08:38 GMT 2008111112120838 The NMC is urging midwives to attend a series of events in late September on developing new ways of communicating and working with the NMCs stakeholders. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/invite-to-nmc-stakeholder-meeting/ 28410 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:25:11 GMT 20081106172511 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:14:58 GMT 20080903171458 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:25:11 GMT 200811061752511 NHS Direct has launched a new medicines health zone on its website. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nhs-directs-new-online-health-zone/ 10260 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:39:54 GMT 20081028143954 Fri, 30 May 2008 12:15:23 GMT 20080530121523 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:39:54 GMT 200810281423954 Primary care Trusts in England set to receive increased funding of up to £3million to promote breastfeeding. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pct-promotion/ 9969 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:45:35 GMT 20081028124535 Tue, 27 May 2008 15:09:40 GMT 20080527150940 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:45:35 GMT 2008102812124535 Lack of support from staff was cited as the reason why some new mothers of premature or sick babies were unable to breastfeed, according to new research released by BLISS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/more-support-needed-for-new-mothers/ 9963 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:34:28 GMT 20081028123428 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:52:53 GMT 20080527145253 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:34:27 GMT 2008102812123427 The RCM has decided to temporarily put the Colleges library and archives into storage, as outlined in Decembers issue of Midwives. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-library-update/ 37457 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:22:05 GMT 20081021152205 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:48:18 GMT 20081021144818 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:22:05 GMT 200810211532205 Dame Karlene Davis will be resigning from her post in October after ten years as RCM general secretary. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/rcm-general-secretary-steps-down/ 37467 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:17:35 GMT 20081021151735 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:06:49 GMT 20081021150649 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:17:35 GMT 200810211531735 The RCM UK Board for Scotland hosted a reception for maternity care assistants (MCAs) undertaking their training at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen last month. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/reception-for-maternity-care-assistants/ 37455 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:46:25 GMT 20081021144625 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:45:33 GMT 20081021144533 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:46:25 GMT 200810211424625 The RCM would like to thank all those students who attended the RCM annual student conference. The feedback received is very useful. The College will seek to take action on that suggested. Details of this years conference will be published in a forthcoming issue of Midwives and online. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/student-midwives-conference/ 37351 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:20:15 GMT 20081020162015 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:19:31 GMT 20081020161931 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:20:15 GMT 200810201642015 A collaborative event from the RCM, RCN, Médecins Sans Frontières and Voluntary Skills Overseas is taking place at the RCN headquarters in London on 27 June. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/using-skills-to-change-lives/ 37349 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:18:31 GMT 20081020161831 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:16:19 GMT 20081020161619 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:18:31 GMT 200810201641831 Midwives would like to thank all the members who submitted their amusing anecdotes for the TENS competition http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/tens-competition-winners/ 37348 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:12:35 GMT 20081020161235 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:09:47 GMT 20081020160947 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:12:35 GMT 200810201641235 The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence published its public health programme guidance on smoking cessation recently http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/nice-smoking-cessation/ 37268 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:35:04 GMT 20081020103504 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:33:15 GMT 20081020103315 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:35:04 GMT 2008102010103504 The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme is commissioning a portfolio of work that includes teenage pregnancy and birthing positions http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/call-for-proposals/ 37266 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:14 GMT 20081020102814 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:27:43 GMT 20081020102743 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:14 GMT 2008102010102814 Greatvine is a new service that enables members of the public to seek advice and information, live and direct from highly-qualified experts in their chosen area http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/heard-it-through-the-greatvine/ 37265 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:26:20 GMT 20081020102620 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:25:54 GMT 20081020102554 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:26:20 GMT 2008102010102620 A national breastfeeding helpline has been launched by the Department of Health to provide practical support and information to the 450,000 breastfeeding mothers in England. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/new-breastfeeding-helpline/ 37264 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:25:05 GMT 20081020102505 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:24:33 GMT 20081020102433 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:25:05 GMT 2008102010102505 The number of women choosing to have a home birth is on the rise. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/home-births-on-the-up-in-wales/ 37263 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:23:23 GMT 20081020102323 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:22:56 GMT 20081020102256 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:23:23 GMT 2008102010102323 More support is being given to public sector and health workers who volunteer overseas. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pension-boost-for-volunteering-health-workers/ 37260 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:22:00 GMT 20081020102200 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:20:51 GMT 20081020102051 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:22:00 GMT 2008102010102200 With the highest rate of group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in newborn babies in Northern Ireland, medical charity Group B Strep Support is urging politicians to take action and save lives by offering GBS screening on the NHS. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/calls-for-group-b-streptococcus-screening-in-northern-ireland/ 37259 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:19:42 GMT 20081020101942 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:19:14 GMT 20081020101914 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:19:42 GMT 2008102010101942 A team at the University of Leeds has discovered a way of diagnosing a condition that affects almost one in ten pregnant women and accounts for up to 15% of all premature deliveries. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/pre-eclampsia-breakthrough-at-leeds/ 37257 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:18:04 GMT 20081020101804 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:16:57 GMT 20081020101657 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:18:04 GMT 2008102010101804 Babies fathered by teenagers are more likely to be unhealthy at birth, according to a recent study. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/babies-with-teenage-fathers-at-higher-risk/ 37256 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:15:15 GMT 20081020101515 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:13:58 GMT 20081020101358 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:15:15 GMT 2008102010101515 The growing emphasis on birth as an entirely natural process is helping to contribute to the increasing number of women shunning any form of pain relief, according to recent research. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/women-underestimate-pain-in-childbirth/ 37255 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:13:04 GMT 20081020101304 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:11:43 GMT 20081020101143 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:13:04 GMT 2008102010101304 Staff shortages and lack of time make it difficult for midwives to promote breastfeeding, according to our latest poll. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/midwives-could-do-more/ 37254 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:10:16 GMT 20081020101016 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:08:55 GMT 20081020100855 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:10:16 GMT 2008102010101016 In light of the latest Healthcare Commission report, the government has announced that 4000 midwives will be recruited in England by 2012. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/government-promises-4000-new-midwives/ 37253 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:07:17 GMT 20081020100717 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:03:06 GMT 20081020100306 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:07:17 GMT 2008102010100717 A chair designed for breastfeeding in public spaces has been produced by design student Nicola Hart. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/breastfeeding-chair/ 26225 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:40:18 GMT 20081013104018 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:18:48 GMT 20080731141848 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:40:18 GMT 2008101310104018 In England last year there were 90,000 more live births than in 2001, a rise of over 16%, but the number of midwives is not keeping pace with the increasing birth rate. http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/emerging-baby-boom/ 26212 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:25:31 GMT 20081013102531 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:49:52 GMT 20080731124952 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:25:31 GMT 2008101310102531 Revised guidance on the treatment of rhesus-negative women during pregnancy has been issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/revised-nice-guidance-for-treating-rhesus-negative-women/