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Preceptorship of newly qualified midwives
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) believes that newly qualified midwives benefit from support provided by experienced practitioners in the form of a preceptorship programme during their first year of practice.
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 ...
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.