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New research on prenatal depression
Research published today (13 July) reveals that depression in young pregnant women is higher today than in the 1990s.
NHS Voices sing for NHS70
More than 50 NHS staff and a host of pop stars have come together to produce a cover of With a little help from my friends to celebrate 70 years of the NHS and to raise money for NHS charities.
Call for clearer guidance on weight management in pregnancy
The RCM and its Alliance partner Slimming World are calling for clearer guidance on healthy weight management for expectant mothers, and more support, training and equipment for midwives.
RCM FGM campaign wins TUC award
The FGM animations created by the RCM have won a TUC Communication Award 2018 for best digital membership communication.RCM shows support at Pride celebrations
Along with hundreds of other organisations, RCM staff members took part in the annual Pride parade in London on Saturday (7 July).
Student midwives praised by Unicef
Inspectors spoke to midwifery students and lecturers at the university and gave them a 100% pass mark for meeting the standards of their Baby Friendly Breastfeeding Initiative.
BMA joins call for consultation on new prenatal screening
The British Medical Association (BMA) has agreed that the government should consult on the views of the public and medical profession on the new non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
New pay offer announced for NHS staff in Wales
Health secretary for Wales Vaughan Gething has announced a new pay offer for midwives, MSWs and all other NHS staff in the country.
Study suggests eczema develops in pregnancy
Researchers have found new evidence that atopic eczema develops before birth and is linked to a child’s growth in the womb and shortly after birth.