Understanding pregnancy and maternity rights at work
This course is designed to give you an understanding of pregnancy and maternity rights at work. It is important that midwives and maternity support workers are aware of the significance of pregnancy discrimination and the effect this has on women. You may be caring for a woman who is being discriminated against at work and […]
Home birth: past to present
This short i-learn module is one of three modules covering home birth. It explores changing attitudes around home birth and how these came about. It also looks at the history of birth and the changes in place of birth in the 20th century including the impact that this has had on current maternity service. When […]
Home birth midwife: is it for you?
Offering women a choice in the place of birth is a key aspect of the midwife’s role and staying at home in a familiar environment is the best option for some women. However, is supporting women who birth at home a comfortable option for you as a midwife? This i-learn module will look at some […]
Human rights in maternity care: advocating for women
This i-learn module will introduce you to the Human Rights Act 1998 and explain how it affects maternity care. Practical examples will illustrate the powerful role that human rights can have to improve personalised care. On completion of this module, you will: Understand core human rights principles and the rights in the European Convention on […]
Communication in labour: a personal perspective
This module, Communicating in Labour: a Personal Perspective, is based on a series of video clips in which the author, Tanja Staehler, takes some very personal reflections from her birth experiences and applies philosophical doctrines to explain aspects of communication in labour. Whilst the reflection on Tanja’s birth experience is very personal to her, what […]
Understanding anti-D administration
This i-learn course looks at the safe and appropriate administration of anti-D immunoglobulin for D negative women throughout pregnancy and following birth. Incorrect or missed doses of anti-D following a potentially sensitising event can leave the woman at risk of sensitisation to the D antigen and making antibodies. Midwives are responsible for the administration of […]
Global midwifery: considering the theoretical issues
This course explores some of the theoretical issues surrounding global midwifery and offers a complementary study to the i-learn module providing practical assistance in preparing for an overseas assignment. It should also be of interest to midwives who do not intend working overseas, as it will provide insights to help you appreciate the global situation […]
Undermining and bullying behaviours in the workplace
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have worked collaboratively to try to address the problem of undermining and bullying behaviours in maternity services. This module is part of a suite of resources available for midwives, doctors, student midwives and maternity support staff to challenge poor behaviour […]
Involving fathers in maternity care
This module provides a brief overview of issues relating to the involvement of fathers in maternity care. This includes historical and policy contexts and practical advice and guidance on engaging fathers. This module will help you understand: The way fathers’ roles during pregnancy and birth have changed over time. How public policy shapes the relationship […]
MaternityPEARLS (perineal repair and suturing)
MaternityPEARLS is an online resource for midwives on perineal repair and suturing. This resource is based on the work of the PErineal Assessment Repair Longitudinal Study (PEARLS) funded by the Health Foundation. During the study, a number of training issues and variations in practice were identified and this resource was put together to meet these […]