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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 ...
Perinatal women in the criminal justice system
A First 1001 days approach to maternity care in the criminal justice system
Support to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy
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.
Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCOC)
This paper discusses continuity of carer and articulates the RCM's position. The RCM supports the aim that midwifery continuity of carer across the maternity journey should be the central model of maternity care for women.
Baby Boxes
The RCM supports the introduction of universal baby box schemes. Universal baby box schemes can be a positive significant investment in the early years and may contribute in a small way to a reduction in inequalities at the start of life by providing ...
Safe midwife staffing
It is the responsibility of every NHS provider to ensure midwifery staffing levels are adequate to provide high quality maternity care (RCM, 2014). Failure by NHS organisations to adopt transparent safe staffing guidelines and to use recognised ...
Infant Feeding
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life is the most appropriate method of infant feeding. Breastfeeding should continue alongside complementary foods for up to two years, in line with the World Health Organisation ...