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Maternity and midwifery services are under constant pressure to adapt and change. We receive a lot of anecdotal feedback that services are changing shape, some of it positive, some of it questionable, in response to
Maternity services across the world are experiencing increasing numbers of women and birthing people seeking sanctuary in the country. Many do not have family close by or are completely alone. It is therefore vital charities step in to provide support.
Have you stopped to consider the effect of your words or actions as a midwife? Everything has consequences. Jenny Hall, Matflix and Midwifery Forum editor asks us to consider the impact of our practice.
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Everything has consequences.
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Inequity in maternity care is still of concern across all areas of services. Maree Aldam, CEO, and Amanda Purdie, Head of Advocacy and Communications Amma Birth Companions share their recent report that adds to the evidence and points out that
The traumatic experiences some women and partners experience at birth is once more in the news. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, looks at the ongoing developments related to birth trauma and points to the political responses going forward.
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Childbirth comes with risk.
The traumatic experiences some women and partners experience at birth is once more in the news. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, looks at the ongoing developments related to birth trauma and points to the political responses going forward.
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Childbirth comes with risk.
Screening for Domestic abuse in pregnancy is an expected role of the midwife. Jeannine Marie Webster, midwife in Dublin, shares some thoughts on this role and the new screening guidance for Ireland.
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Midwifery is a holistic profession, we view the
As the rates of induction of labour are continuing to rise globally more evidence is required on the role of the midwife in providing information for appropriate consent. Amy Mahdi, research midwife, Liverpool Women’s hospital, Liverpool describes the background to
Visit the All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival website.
The 4th All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival takes place on Tuesday 9 April at the Helix, Dublin, online and on demand.
Created by midwives for midwives and brought to you by MATFLIX, All4Maternity, Irish
Last week the yearly World Down Syndrome day took place on 21st March. In this article Holli Sheahan from charity Down Syndrome UK shares resources and information for midwives and health professionals to be ‘positive about Down syndrome’.
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What is Down