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Easing COVID-19 lockdown ‘perfect storm’ for pregnant women, says royal colleges
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) are concerned that restrictions easing in England, increasing cases and vaccine hesitancy could increase COVID-19 infections in pregnant ...
University increases midwifery training places to increase staff supply
The University of Nottingham has increased the number of places on their midwifery training course to increase midwife supply in the city.
Women share experiences of receiving maternity care during COVID-19 in Australia
Women have shared their experiences of receiving maternity care in Australia as part of a cross-sectional national survey. Wiley Online Library open access.
Arkansas becomes latest US state to recognise certified nurse-midwives
The state of Arkansas saw lawmakers pass Act 607 which gives certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) full rights to practice midwifery without the supervision of a physician.
£2.45 million funding to improve maternity care and safety
£2.45 million will be funded to improve the maternity care and safety of women and babies in an announcement by Maternity Safety Minister Nadine Dorries.
Caesarean sections are increasing, according to the latest data from WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has found in their latest research that caesarean sections are increasing globally, accounting for 1 in 5 of all childbirths.
CMV Awareness Month sees call for government review and funding for screenings
The month of June is International Cytomegalovirus (CMV) awareness month and CMV Action are calling on the UK Government to review and fund screenings at birth.
Research identifies complications from inducing uncomplicated births
Research supported by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has found a high number of women were induced for uncomplicated births at earlier gestations, resulting in higher interventions and poorer outcomes.
Midwives to strike in New Zealand over pay and working conditions
Midwives are expected to join nurses and healthcare assistants in a planned strike against pay and working conditions neck week (9 June 2021).