By Julie Griffiths on 11 October 2018
More than half of new mothers with mental health problems that they wanted to discuss did not feel able to do so at their postnatal check, according to the NCT.
By Hollie Ewers on 10 October 2018
Increased risks at birth, including low birthweight and seizures, have been associated with babies of older fathers in a study in the US.
By Hollie Ewers on 10 October 2018
The first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced an increase in bursaries for student midwives and nurses.
By Julie Griffiths on 08 October 2018
The RCM has called for the NHS to do more to address staff experiencing domestic abuse in its new report Safe places? Workplace support for those experiencing domestic abuse.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
This year’s conference was brought to a close with a ‘whistle-stop tour’ of some of the most inspirational women in the history of the trade union movement.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
Three inspirational midwives, who have devoted their professional lives to supporting the most vulnerable women in society, gave the RCM conference an insight into one of the most challenging – but rewarding – roles in midwifery.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
What does it mean to be a leader? This was the question speakers sought to address in the second session of the second day of the RCM conference 2018.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
A board game to support midwives and maternity services to move towards more continuity of care and carer is being launched today at the RCM annual conference.