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Midwifery a global update, what this means for normal labour and birth

Paul
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At the World Health Assembly this year, 194 member states agreed unanimously to put nursing and midwifery at the centre of achieving Universal Health Coverage. It’s a first in world health. They also declared 2020 ‘the Year of the Nurse and the Year of the Midwife’ and pledged to focus......
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Midwifery Sector News

“We felt so in awe of [our midwife]… We felt that she was so special.”

Paul
We’ve all heard of ‘Continuity of Carer’ in midwifery – it is a key component of the NHS’ move towards Better Births. Not so long ago, the (private) continuity of care service Neighbourhood Midwives in Walthamstow made the news when it closed unexpectedly, to the consternation of many expectant parents. ......
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Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Maternity Voices Partnership our journey so far

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Jasmine Cajee, Midwife Programme Support Officer Better Births, Leicester Maternity Voices City Clinical Commissioning Group, gives a presentation on “Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutlands Maternity Voices Partnership: Our journey so far” at the Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development......
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The changing practice of midwifery

Paul
To the public the practice of midwifery seems timeless with a steady story of progress, increased knowledge and professional practice with added support from modern medicine, science and surgery. A steady straight line of improvement in mortality, clinical practice and understanding.  But that is not the case.  Modern maternity practices,......
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Assessing the quality of care you give

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Dr Andrew Symon, Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee gives a plenary presentation discussing “Assessing the quality of care you give” at the Scotland 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......
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Will she deliver preterm? Using Fetal Fibronectin to help you make clinical decisions

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Sponsored by Hologic Ltd. Naomi Carlisle, Senior Research Midwife, King’s College London gives a presentation discussing “Will she deliver preterm? Using Fetal Fibronectin to help you make clinical decisions” at the Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums......
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Highlights from the Wales & South West Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018

Paul
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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Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting all Parents for Better Outcomes

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Mark Williams, Founder of Fathers Reaching Out gives a presentation discussing “Perinatal Mental Health: Supporting all Parents for Better Outcomes” 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......
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