Getting out of your comfort zone
By Joanna Keable (She/her) RM MSc Deputy Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology on 17 August 2023 RCM UK Research Safety Wellbeing Of Women Women ICM – International Congress of Midwives On the 31 July 2023 I joined Birte for the day in London feeling both excited and curious, unsure of what to expect in an […]
The small but mighty research award
By Eleanor Smithson on 17 August 2023 RCM UK Research Safety Wellbeing Of Women Women ICM – International Congress of Midwives Eleanor Smithson shares who she is and how she enlisted the experience of Claire Feeley to showcase maternity research and to become one of the shining stars in the field. Research has always been […]
Maternity and neonatal safety support for Cymru
By RCM Director Wales Julie Richards on 14 July 2023 Maternity Services Wellbeing Of Women NHS NHS Staff RCM Research Following the release of the long-awaited Maternity and Neonatal Safety Support programme Cymru discovery phase report this week Maternity and Neonatal Safety Support Programme Cymru discovery phase report, RCM Director for Wales Julie Richards hopes […]
Midwives making a difference across the globe
By Susan Hughes, RCM member, Consultant Midwife, Gloucester Hospitals Trust and Worcester University on 12 July 2023 RCM UK Research Safety Wellbeing Of Women Women ICM – International Congress of Midwives Following the ICM Congress in Bali last month, RCM member and consultant midwife Susan Hughes reflects on her experience representing the RCM, meeting midwives […]
MIDIRS Monthly – Considering Care Pathway planning for autistic women to improve care outcomes and reduce health inequalities
Introduction Do you know someone who is autistic? Have you looked after autistic people in pregnancy? You might have family experience and some understanding of Autism. Chances are you have looked after an autistic person but maybe did not know. Let’s explore this topic more in order to provide the best care. Background The National […]
Proud to be – RCM celebrates Pride 2023
By Kate Jones Equalities and Research Officer, RCM on 04 July 2023 RCM UK Equality and Diversity LGBT To celebrate Pride and honour the LGBT+ community the RCM has been attending conferences, protests, parades and celebratory festivals across the UK. RCM Equalities and Research Officer Kate Jones shares what the RCM has been up to. […]
Worth the wait
By Sean O’Sullivan, Head of Health and Social Policy on 30 June 2023 RCM UK Midwifery Equality and Diversity Research England Employment Following the release of the long-awaited NHS Workforce Plan for England, RCM Head of Health and Social Policy Sean O’Sullivan shares what this will mean for practice, what we hope and what the […]
My steps into maternity research
By Jayne Wagstaff, research midwife Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellow RCM UK Research Safety Wellbeing Of Women Women Jayne Wagstaff, research midwife at Leads Teaching Hospital Trust, shares how they got into midwifery research and the opportunities that awaited. I soon realised when I started my research delivery role how inspiring […]
Black midwives working in England – our history and our future
By Felitta Burney-Nicol, senior midwife and midwifery researcher on 20 June 2023 RCM UK Midwifery Equality and Diversity Research England Employment “Life can only be understood by looking backward; but it must be lived looking forward” – Soren Kierkegaard (1813–1855). Researcher Felitta Burney-Nicol is conducting an important study to ensure Black midwifery voices are captured, […]
Celebrating student midwives!
By Isla Innes-Love Student Midwife Forum member and student midwife on 19 June 2023 RCM UK Midwifery Student midwives SMF – Student Midwives Forum To celebrate RCM Student Midwife Celebration Day the University of the West of Scotland midwifery society organised a summer party with an accompanying awards ceremony. RCM Student Midwife Forum (SMF) member […]