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“What is it about our obstetric units that is so bad for women?”

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NHS England describes Evidence Based Practice as meaning that every time a health professional makes a treatment decision, that decision is based on the best available evidence as well as their clinical expertise and the patient’s preferences. As common sense as that might sound, midwives know better than many health......
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Vaughan Gething AM- Keynote address

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After facing down calls to quit in Spring 2019 following a damning report into Cwm Taf maternity services, Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething AM pledged to improve the quality of maternity care in Wales. At the second annual Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery......
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Healthy Pregnancy Clinic HPC

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Obesity causes problems at all stages of life – so it’s not surprising that it can have a serious effect on the success of pregnancy. Miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth are all an increased probability, as well as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, thrombosis, gestational diabetes, longer labour, and heavy bleeding......
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Watch the Live Stream of the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019

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On Wednesday 18th September around 400 Midwives, Student Midwives and Health Care Practitioners are expected to gather at Cardiff City Stadium to attend the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019. If you are unable to join us on the day, don’t worry! Not only will presentations from the......
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Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Awards 2019 Shortlist Announced

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Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash
The Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday 18th September 2019. The festival will feature our usual mix of high quality speakers, the latest industry innovations in our exhibition area, free taster treatments in our wellbeing zone and of course our second annual Wales......
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Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018

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Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues and keep on top of revalidation requirements. See and hear latest best......
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WOMAN-SLAUGHTER: Life for African Mothers

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Angela Gorman CEO, Life for African Mothers gives a presentation discussing “WOMAN-SLAUGHTER: Life for African Mothers” at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge......
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Fathers’ Fear

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Pete Wallroth, Chief Executive, Mummy’s Star gives a presentation on Fathers’ Fear at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues and......
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Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Awards 2018

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Conference chair and Midwifery Consultant, Sue Macdonald with Professor Jean White, Chief Nursing Officer, Welsh Government present the 2018 Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival Awards. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and......
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Keynote Address: Wales & SW Maternity & Midwifery Festival

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Professor Jean White CBE MStJ, Chief Nursing Officer, Office of the Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Directorate, Health and Social Services Group, Welsh Government gives the Keynote Address at the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development......