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Hearing midwives’ voices: International Women's Day 2021
Midwives’ voices are often absent from international, national or local policy dialogue. In Bangladesh, where midwifery is a new profession and all midwives are young women and therefore doubly disadvantaged because of their age and gender, ...
Research Hub
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Standing on the shoulders of research giants
At the RCM, we believe it’s time to end the negative perceptions of research.
Study reviews sudden unexpected infant deaths
For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths.
Most UK employers improve on SMP
New research reveals the majority (70%) of employers in all sectors improve on statutory maternity pay (SMP).
New report explores drop in teen pregnancy rates
A new report finds lifestyle factors, including a focus on time with family and low-levels of alcohol consumption, may have influenced the sharp decline in teenage pregnancy rates.
New scheme to create midwife and nurse research champions
Midwives and nurses have the opportunity to become research champions and drive improvements in future care through a new £3m training scheme.
Can breastfeeding cut diabetes risk?
Breastfeeding may help reduce a mother’s risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, according to new research.
‘Infant formula could change gut bacteria’
A new study states breastfed babies have different gut microbiomes and lower obesity levels as they grow than those primarily fed formula.