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Winners of the IDM competitions revealed
The RCM held a variety of competitions and events for members to take part in to celebrate IDM 2018.
New impact report on maternity care
NICE has published a new impact report on maternity care that explores how its evidence-based guidance contributes to improvements.
Evidence-based decisions around screening are vital says research
National recommendations on whether to screen newborn babies for rare conditions do not always assess the evidence on the key benefits and harms of screening, according to researchers.
Jackie Smith to step down
NMC chief executive and registrar Jackie Smith has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of July.
Research looks at risks of VBAC
The risk of complications during vaginal birth is higher for mothers and infants following a previous caesarean (CS), a new study has found.
Top midwife hails 'extraordinary' NHS maternity staff
NHS England’s head midwife has praised the ‘extraordinary’ role of midwives who have helped with the births of more than 50 million babies over the last seven decades.
Valproate banned in pregnancy
Epilepsy drug valproate must no longer be prescribed to women or girls of childbearing age unless they are on the pregnancy prevention programme (PPP).
New i-learn module on continuity of carer
With support from NHS England, the RCM has developed a new online learning resource to help develop understanding about midwifery continuity of carer.
Midwifery course applications down
There has been a 35% drop in the number of applicants for midwifery courses since 2013, according to the RCM.