on 07 November 2018
Today the University of Kent has released the results of research into postnatal depression (PND). The research found the odds of developing PND increased by 79% when mothers had baby boys compared to baby girls.
on 01 November 2018
A report on health and care in prison has been published today by the Health and Social Care Committee. Responding to the report Birth Companions and The Royal College of Midwives, said: ‘We welcome the focus that the Prison Health report brings ...
on 24 October 2018
Today (Thursday 24 October 2018) Public Health England have published annual experimental statistics on breastfeeding prevalence at 6 to 8 weeks after birth.
on 22 October 2018
Media reports today suggest that the Government may consider adopting regional pay, with public sector workers in different regions possibly being differently than their colleagues in other regions.
on 11 October 2018
Today, research published in The Lancet shows that globally, the number of babies born through caesarean section almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 – from 12% to 21% of all births.
on 09 October 2018
Today the First Minister of Scotland has announced an increase in bursaries for student midwives and nurses, something the RCM in Scotland has been lobbying for. In England, student midwives and nurses do not get a bursary and have to pay their ...
on 21 September 2018
Support for a People’s Vote on Brexit and a challenge to Labour on NHS spending are the key messages from the Royal College of Midwives Chief Executive and General Secretary Gill Walton in speeches to be made at two Labour Party Conference fringe ...