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Nurses in maternity services position statement
Nurses in maternity services position statement
Complementary therapies
The RCM acknowledges that many women seek to self-administer complementary therapies and natural remedies, or seek advice and treatment from practitioners.
Abortion position statement
Abortion position statement
Safer staffing
Every woman in established labour should be cared for by at least one midwife.
Caring for migrant women
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.
Raising concerns
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 ...
Racism in the workplace
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.
Digital Technology
Digital technology is not new to the NHS, but it is only in recent years, thanks to improvements in technology and increased knowledge of the benefits of digitisation, that maternity services have begun to prioritise digital transformation. ...
Supporting midwives to address the needs of women suffering from severe and multiple disadvantage
A growing body of evidence demonstrates that women who experience severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) during pregnancy are more likely to experience poor maternity outcomes, and more likely to report poorer experiences of maternity ...