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Advanced practice

26 July 2024 The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) believes that advanced practice in midwifery expands knowledge, influence and impact across the four pillars of practice. Midwives are autonomous and accountable as the lead professional for midwifery ...
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Influencing

Support to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy

01 May 2024 Quitting smoking is one of the best things a woman and her partner can do to protect their baby’s health through pregnancy and beyond. Pregnancy is a window of opportunity for significant health improvement.
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Violence against women and girls

01 March 2024 The RCM believes that Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in any form is a hate crime and a violation of their Human Rights. Midwives and the maternity services have a duty to support each and every individual who seeks help as a result of VAWG, ...
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Promoting

Complementary therapies

29 December 2023 The RCM acknowledges that many women seek to self-administer complementary therapies and natural remedies, or seek advice and treatment from practitioners.
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Promoting

Safer staffing

18 March 2022 Every woman in established labour should be cared for by at least one midwife.
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Promoting

Caring for migrant women

21 February 2022 Migrant women are at higher risk of experiencing poor outcomes for themselves and their babies. Midwives have a duty of care to all women, regardless of their immigration status.
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Raising concerns

16 February 2022 The RCM believes that all staff in maternity should feel able to speak out if they have concerns about the quality and standard of care provided, if they suspect treatment or care will or has caused harm, or if they see cultures and behaviours that ...
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Racism in the workplace

26 May 2021 The RCM will ensure our staff and activists are trained to recognise and challenge racist behaviour and that the RCM is representative at every level of the membership we serve.
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