RCM Cymru responds to the Maternity and Neonatal National Assurance Assessment

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has responded to the publication of the Maternity and Neonatal National Assurance Assessment — Paths to Safer Beginnings in Wales — calling for urgent action on staffing after the report identified critical vulnerabilities in services across Wales. RCM’s Director for Wales, Julie Richards, said: “This report echoes what […]

RCM warns women and babies are being failed as maternal deaths rise by 20% 

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned that women and babies are being failed by a maternity system under extreme pressure, after new data showed maternal deaths in the UK are 20% higher than they were over a decade ago despite repeated promises to reduce avoidable harm.  The latest findings from MBRRACE-UK reveal that […]

RCM Cymru welcomes baby loss certificates in Wales

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has welcomed the introduction of baby loss certificates for parents in Wales who have experienced the loss of a baby before 24 weeks.  Until now, the certificates have only been available to parents in England, where they were introduced last year. The scheme, which is voluntary, allows parents […]