The narrative has changed, and midwifery is struggling to make its voice heard writes Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, Maternity and Midwifery Forum and MATFLIX. What is going on and how do we reverse the trend? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When did it change – the Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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Midwifery globally is currently facing immense pressures. In this environment midwifery educators still must work with practice environments to develop and support students to become the midwives of the future. In this article Sheila Brown, midwifery lecturer, Julie Roberts, Midwifery Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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The next in the series on developing an international midwifery programme, Maeve O’Connell describes the next part of the journey in Abu Dhabi. Teaching and learning is happening and she shares how their involvement is now opening doors to other Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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November brings a focus on men’s mental and physical health, and the growth of moustaches as a reminder. In maternity care men have often felt neglected, yet Pete Wallroth, CEO of Mummy’s Star, points out the need to recognise men’s Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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This week in October has been allocated International Bone and Joint Week, aiming to focus on the thousands of people who have Musculo-skeletal conditions. These affect more women than men and are more likely to lead to discrimination and health Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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There are many challenges midwives are currently facing in the workplace. Supporting women from diverse communities may be one. In this article Faiza Rehman, midwife and managing director of the Raham project, offers advice to midwives and health care professionals Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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In this article Marc Harder, Head of Bereavement Care & Hospital Liaison, Sands, explains the need for Baby Loss Awareness week. He highlights the inconsistency of support across services and draws attention to the National Bereavement Care pathway, to provide Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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October brings the start of a focus on the important contribution that Black people have made, and are making, across society. In this article midwife Jennifer Ekwebelem shares her views on the need for greater equality in maternity services. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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There is currently minimal evidence around how couples’ sexual relationships are affected by pregnancy loss. Natalie Rosen Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, Departments of Psychology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and David B. Allsop, completing his PhD in Experimental Psychology at Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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This week is International week of Deaf people, a time to bring the needs front and centre. However, Lesley Weatherson, midwife, nurse and specialist BSL interpreter, Lipspeaker, and Deafblind Communicator/Guide, explains how maternity services need to improve support and make Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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