01 July 2015
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a form of gender-based violence that is outlawed in many countries. FGM represents a violation of the human rights of the girls and women who are subjected to this practice, for which there are no medical benefits. ...
01 December 2014
Editorial: Optimal screening for Down syndrome | Women’s preferences for antenatal screening for Down syndrome in Northern Ireland | Understanding support in labour: the potential of systematic observation | Nepalese mothers’ experiences ...
01 November 2014
This reports explores the evidence and makes a case for better provision of postnatal care – enabling midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives to give women and their families the care that they deserve.
01 November 2014
Weight - Raising the sensitive issue of weight to achieve positive outcomes | RCM Awards - Supporting vulnerable families in NHS Ayrshire and Arran | Anti-D - Clarifying when and how to use anti-D | Birthplace - A Portsmouth maternity team’s ...
01 October 2014
Vote Yes - The RCM has decided to ballot members on industrial action over
pay. Amy Leversidge provides 15 reasons to vote in favour | Home birth - Changing the perceptions of home birth to improve uptake | Prenatal Testing - Elizabeth Lynch ...
01 October 2014
FGM - Can the practice can be eradicated? | Parental Rights - An update on the latest changes to parents’ rights that midwives can offer | Commissioning - How can midwives in England get more involved with commissioning services? | Postnatal ...
01 September 2014
Editorial: Over-the-counter pain medication in pregnancy | How do women manage pregnancy-related low back and/or pelvic pain? | A phenomenological study of women’s experiences of breastfeeding |
Exploring women’s experiences of care ...
01 August 2014
This report focuses on postnatal care planning and demonstrates how the situation could be improved through the funding of more midwives.
01 June 2014
With Woman - With more pressure on midwives’ time than ever, is the profession still in touch with its feminist roots? | ICM A look at the 30th international congress, which will be held in Prague | Domestic Violence - How to approach discussing ...
01 June 2014
Editorial: Midwives united: technology as the conduit | An overview of evidence on diet and physical activity based interventions for gestational weight management | Young mothers’ decisions to initiate and continue breastfeeding in the ...