10 February 2020
This short document takes a look at how the role of the MSW can best be
embedded into new models of maternity care that are built around continuity.
It is not detailed guidance, but a starting point to spark local discussions and
highlight ...
05 January 2020
A sense of direction, honouring the changing landscape of the profession. With features including ‘Learn to think like a leader: innovative and drive up standards’, ‘Blue top guidance for induction in labour: fostering choice’ and ‘Too many ...
01 January 2020
The RCM is the trade union and professional organisation that represents the vast majority of practising midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in the UK. The RCM is the voice of midwifery, providing excellence in representation, ...
04 December 2019
Editorial: What is DORA? | Assessing the inter-rater reliability of (Uscan) bladder scanner during pregnancy and following childbirth | Can an educational web-intervention, co-created by service users alongside self-efficacy theory, ...
26 September 2019
Good rostering practice is key to ensuring the success of a midwifery
continuity team. While there are contractual and legislative elements to
rostering which must be complied with, getting teams to develop rosters
together is equally ...