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Maternity triage system goes digital for nationwide use in the UK
A maternity triage system has been launched digitally and can now be used across all maternity services in the UK.
Animations of men talking about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) launched
Campaigners have created the animation series to amplify the voices of men around the topic of FGM, providing a story-telling narrative.
ICM launches Strategic Plan for 2021-2023 outlining priorities for midwifery
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) has launched their Strategic Plan for 2021-2023 which highlights their priorities for the next three years to develop midwifery practice.
Maternity experts call for more research into new and existing drugs for pregnant women
Maternity experts at the University of Birmingham are calling for more research into new and existing pharmaceutical drugs that can be used for pregnant women.
Midwifery student placements suspended in Ireland due to COVID-19
Midwifery student placements have been temporarily suspended in Ireland due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting approximately 2,000 student nurses and midwives.
Celebrities join in with unions calling for an NHS pay rise
Celebrities have joined unions in calling the UK Government on giving a significant pay rise to NHS staff.
Midwife-led interventions could save 4.3 million lives every year, says WHO
A study by the World Health Organization (WHO) found about two-thirds of maternal deaths, newborn deaths and stillbirths could be prevented by 2035 by investing more into midwife-led interventions.
Mothers and mothers-to-be anxious during pandemic, finds Tommy’s survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety amongst mothers and mothers-to-be according to a recent survey by UK pregnancy charity Tommy’s, with some feeling anxious due to hearing and reading misconceptions about pregnancy and birth.
Royal Colleges put maternity safety first in joint written response
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have published a joint statement on prioritising maternity safety in the UK.