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    Fathers’ mental health ‘finally acknowledged’, says charity

    Mental health checks for expectant and new fathers is a ‘landmark move’, says charity...

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    NMC outlines draft midwifery education standards

    ‘Ambitious’ draft standards have been outlined by the NMC ahead of a public consultation...

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    Postnatal depression more likely with birth of boys

    The odds of women developing postnatal depression (PND) increase by up to 79% when they...

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    More money for mental health

    NHS funding will increase, including more spending for mental health, the chancellor confirmed...

  • NCT campaign reveals issues with postnatal checks

    More than half of new mothers with mental health problems that they wanted to discuss...

  • Parents’ mental health affected by neonatal care

    New research reveals that 80% of parents whose babies were admitted into neonatal care...

  • New research on prenatal depression

     Research published today (13 July) reveals that depression in young pregnant women is...

  • Graduates scared to admit mental health issues

    Study reveals students aren’t prepared to admit mental health issues to potential employers in...

  • Navigating the journey

    University can be a particularly challenging time for many, and student midwives...

  • Antidepressant use in pregnancy and neonatal outcomes

    Women taking antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to have babies who required...

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    Our membership is a united front of midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives. We offer membership both in the UK and internationally.

    You can join us here or by calling 0300 303 0444. If you are already a member, you can update your membership details here.

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    The RCM is the only professional organisation and trade union dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team. We provide workplace advice and support, professional and clinical guidance and information, and learning opportunities with our broad range of events, conferences and online resources. 

    Contact the RCM by email, telephone, and post 24 hours a day.

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    News, views and analysis

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    Find the latest RCM and professional midwifery news here. Read blogs, watch video blogs and read in-depth articles, briefings and reports on clinical midwifery practice, development and professional issues.

    Journalists can contact the Media Team by email media@rcm.org.uk or telephone 020 7312 3456, where you will also hear a voicemail message with an out-of-hours number for after 5pm/weekends/bank holidays.
    To contact individual members of the press team email Colin Beesley (Media Advisor) (020 7312 3432) or Gemma Murphy (Media Advisor) (020 7312 3424).

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    Our members know that should the worst happen they have got the best support in their corner. You can turn to the RCM should you need support with disciplinary hearings or clinical negligence, and many other issues. 

    If you need workplace help, support or advice and don’t know who your workplace representative is, call us on: 0300 303 0444.

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    Clinical practice & guidance

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    The RCM has a vital role in disseminating information about professional midwifery practice, and in ensuring that there is a recognised UK-wide platform for sharing good practice. 

    Sign in here to view evidence-based guidelines and positions statements.

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    Activists

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    Our network of workplace representatives (WPR) are the backbone of the RCM. We have three types of WPRs; stewards, learning reps and health and safety reps. Our networks spread further with workplace branches, student forums and societies. 

    Interested in becoming a workplace rep?

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    Joining us at our UK-wide events, supporting our campaigns or sharing your opinions in our consultations enables our members to voice their concerns and ensure we are representing all their opinions.

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    Learning and career

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    There are many different ways to continue your personal and professional development with our online study tools and resources. From the learning resource i-learn to our back catalogue of Evidence Based Midwifery and Midwives magazine, there are plenty of resources to draw upon. You can even visit our heritage collection library in London.

    To access these resources sign into the website here. If you haven’t got a username and password for the site, register here.

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    Global

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    The Royal College of Midwives, since its foundation in 1881, has sought to work with and support midwives from all over the world, through international forums and committees and by fostering links with individual midwives and associations.

    You can find out about the global projects the RCM is involved with here.

    For more information on global midwifery, contact us

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