Ystafell mamau
Across Wales, progress is being made to better support employees returning to work after maternity leave, particularly those who are breastfeeding. Midwives and maternity support workers know how essential breastfeeding support is for families, yet many healthcare staff still face unnecessary barriers when navigating their own return to employment. RCM Cymru, alongside All Wales Infant […]
Proud to be…
In the run-up to International Day of the Midwife in May, the RCM launched the #proudtobe campaign to celebrate midwives, maternity support workers (MSWs), student midwives and maternity educators across the UK. It’s a bold campaign that recognises the unity of maternity teams and the strength of individuals, and its relevance extends far beyond a […]
In conversation
It is a peer-to-peer support initiative connecting midwives who are applying for major research grants with past funding award winners. It offers informal, voluntary advice and up to three hours of guidance for mentees to strengthen their applications. “I found it particularly helpful that you can plan to use the three hours in a way that […]
“I could hear her fighting my corner”
In May, Labour MP Michelle Welsh was appointed as the government’s first maternity advisor. At the heart of the Department of Health, with a seat on the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, it is a uniquely powerful position to fight for change. A relentless campaigner, Michelle chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Maternity. Even before […]
Reasons for hope
For all our community in Scotland, let’s take a moment to reflect on the maternity inspections. While recognising that they can feel challenging for all involved, it’s positive that our community is being heard loud and clear! For too long getting midwifery heard has felt like an uphill battle – that is changing and brings […]
Shared knowledge
In May, RCM Northern Ireland was delighted to welcome colleagues from the RCM board and executive to showcase the incredible work happening here. Craigavon Maternity Unit in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust was the first stop. A series of presentations brought to life the impact of Continuity of Midwifery Carer teams, as well […]
“Research in this field could make things better for everyone”
When Professor Hora Soltani MBE graduated as a midwife and began her clinical work, the challenges that women and families face intrigued her. A Master’s degree and PhD later, she was working in an interdisciplinary research team as a hands-on researcher. “What I really want to do is make a difference. Women, families and babies […]
have you seen the toes?
Awareness FOP Awareness Day is on 23 April, but you may not have heard of it. It’s a rare genetic condition that affects just one in a million people. Over time the body turns soft tissue and ligament into bone – it is degenerative and there is no available treatment or cure. Identification FOP is characterised by […]
“I believe that promoting staff wellbeing is crucial to my role”
In 2025, the first ever RCM branch awards were announced at the activists’ conference. The six categories and winners were: Branch workplace campaign: South Tyneside and Sunderland branch (with St George’s branch highly commended) Branch event: Taunton and Somerset branch Learning campaign or event: Cardiff and Vale branch Health and safety campaign or event: University […]
how I became an activist
Nana Yaa KarikariAsante Kingston University “I joined the SMF because I recognised the importance of consistent representation and support for midwifery students, especially given the demands and vulnerability that can come with the course. I have always been passionate about advocating for others and so the opportunity to do this on a wider scale was […]