The week that showed the strength of the maternity community in Wales

In this blog, Julie Richards, Director of RCM Cymru, reflects on the events at the end of February and beginning of March, and the importance of the strength, passion and commitment of the maternity community across Wales at a time when maternity services are in the spotlight. Last week was a defining moment for maternity care […]

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 champions Welsh language in maternity services at National Eisteddfod 

Using Welsh in maternity services can transform birth experiences – improving outcomes for women and families. That’s the message the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is taking to the National Eisteddfod on Friday 8 August, as it hosts a morning of discussion focused on the vital role of the Welsh language in maternity services. The […]

Breast feeding workers

When you work in maternity services, people would understandably expect your workplace to be the one of the most supportive around all things pregnancy and breastfeeding. Yet a recent RCM survey of health and safety reps found this to be very far from the truth. As midwives and MSWs, we all know the scientific evidence […]