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Perinatal women in the criminal justice system
A First 1001 days approach to maternity care in the criminal justice system
Support to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy
Quitting smoking is one of the best things a woman and her partner can do to protect their baby’s health through pregnancy and beyond. Pregnancy is a window of opportunity for significant health improvement.
Infant Feeding
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life is the most appropriate method of infant feeding. Breastfeeding should continue alongside complementary foods for up to two years, in line with the World Health Organisation ...
Doulas
The RCM supports a woman’s choice to engage the services of a doula to provide emotional, physical, practical and social support.
Detention of pregnant women
Immigration detention refers to the practice of detaining migrants for administrative purposes, typically to establish their identities, or to facilitate their immigration claims resolution and/or their removals from the UK. It is an ...
Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCOC)
This paper discusses continuity of carer and articulates the RCM's position. The RCM supports the aim that midwifery continuity of carer across the maternity journey should be the central model of maternity care for women.
Violence against women and girls
The RCM believes that Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in any form is a hate crime and a violation of their Human Rights. Midwives and the maternity services have a duty to support each and every individual who seeks help as a result of VAWG, ...
Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a form of gender-based violence that is outlawed in many countries. FGM represents a violation of the human rights of the girls and women who are subjected to this practice, for which there are no medical benefits. ...
Complementary therapies
The RCM acknowledges that many women seek to self-administer complementary therapies and natural remedies, or seek advice and treatment from practitioners.