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UK Government launches continuity of care tool kit for midwives and health visitors
The UK Government has launched a toolkit outlining local practice implementation and improvements to continuity of care for midwives and health visiting services.
NMC sees a 3% increase in the number of registered midwives
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published a report which shows there has been an increase in the number of midwives registered to practice.
Mary Seacole Leadership Development Programme applications now open
The Florence Nightingale Foundation has partnered with the Mary Seacole Trust to offer a leadership development programme for midwives who are working to improve health inequalities.
UK study on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women launched
A UK-based study looking into the behaviours of COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnant women has been launched.
New maternity strategy for Northern Ireland is needed, says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling for a new maternity strategy to be established in Northern Ireland after the previous strategy ended three years ago.
The State of the World’s Midwifery Report 2021 published to mark IDM
The SoWMy report presents findings on the maternity care workforce of 194 countries showing progress and trends since the 2011 edition of the report. It also identifies the barriers and challenges when it comes to advancing maternity and midwifery ...
Demand for midwifery-led births in Alberta, Canada, increased in 2020
The Alberta Association of Midwives has seen an increase in midwifery-led births in 2020, and a spike in women choosing homebirths compared to 2019.
UAE launches strategy to encourage more people to join the midwifery profession
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) health ministry has launched the ‘National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery – Roadmap for 2025’ encouraging more people to get involved in the professions, promoting academic programmes, and increase the ...
Pregnant women will be offered COVID-19 vaccinations in the UK
The Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced that pregnant women will be offered the COVID-19 vaccination in the UK.