Woman-Centred Care: Search Pack of the Month, January
MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for January aligns with the Royal College of Midwives’ top research priorities, as set out by last year’s Research Prioritisation Project. Please note: MIDIRS is committed to respecting all our subscribers, authors and maternity service users, most of whom are women and identify as women. The language we use […]
The importance of eating healthily during pregnancy for mum and baby
The importance of eating healthily during pregnancy for mum and baby can’t be understated. It’s often much easier said than done, though, and for some, compassionate support can be essential. At Slimming World, we’re proud to continue supporting mums-to-be and work in collaboration with the RCM to encourage healthy eating, active lifestyles and safe weight management […]
When workplaces are in crisis and workers are being damaged, its only trade unions that can make change
This is an historic day for working people across the UK and the RCM has been proud to stand alongside our fellow TUC unions in the long campaign to deliver real rights for working people, and to end the anti-trade union measures put in place to stop public sector workers taking industrial action when things […]
Strengthening compensatory rest guidance for Scotland
“Winning for our members providing out of hours on-call in Scotland’ Last week saw the publication of “Guidance on Applying Compensatory Rest Related to On-Call for Staff Employed Under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions”, published as part of the NHS Scotland Agenda for Change (AfC) Review, via the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee (STAC). The RCM pushed for its development to ensure that midwives and other AfC staff were effectively supported […]
Evidence-Based Practice: Search Pack of the Month, December
MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for December reinforces our mission to supply maternity health care professionals with evidence-based resources to develop knowledge and practice. This year MIDIRS began its ‘Search Pack of the Month’ initiative, releasing a free Search Pack each month connecting to an event, celebration or research priority. Our aim with this […]
Culture, Complaints and Care: How Maternity Service Culture Shapes Staff and What We Can Do About It
INTRO About the Author Dr Sarah Bolger is a dual-qualified nurse and midwife and a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery. She is the Pedagogic Development Coordinator within a large university’s School of Health Sciences and founder of The Scholars’ Network, which provides academic support and resources for healthcare students. Her research explores organisational learning from patient […]
You are not immune, but you are not alone
Every year, from 25 November to 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence unites voices from across the world in calling for an end to violence against women and girls. As our lives move increasingly online, so too has the harassment, coercion, and control that many women and girls experience. What once occurred behind closed […]
Nipple shields for breastfeeding: trying to clear the fog around their use
Dr Lucy Goddard discusses the history, use and stigma surrounding nipple shields, and introduces her research project aimed at supporting women and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions around nipple shield use. About the Author Dr Lucy Goddard is a postdoctoral researcher in Maternity and Women’s Health at the University of Oxford. Lucy’s research focuses […]
RCM Digital Midwives Network Forum Reflections
Following Hauwa’s introduction to the RCM Digital Midwives Network Forum I am reflecting on the first meeting and what this collaboration means to the members. My journey to digital midwifery was not one I planned but found myself drawn to with a keen interest in digital health alongside a passion for innovation and quality improvement […]
Black maternal health: the statistics are grim
Black women are more than twice as likely to die compared with white women, more likely to experience life-threatening complications, more likely to be admitted to ICU, more likely to give birth preterm, and to lose a baby to stillbirth. To add to this list of horrors, another stark statistic; Black women are twice as […]