Midwifery continuity of care
The maternity continuity of carer (MCoC) model is a way of delivering maternity care so that women receive dedicated support from the same midwifery team throughout their pregnancy.
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RCM Midwifery Continuity of Carer What if…? Series
The MCOC What if? Series focuses on key aspects of the model and core principles that can help and guide continuity teams in sustainable planning and implementation. The series draws not only from the knowledge of MCoC experts but also from case studies of teams operating in the UK and internationally.
What if midwifery continuity team is organising how we work?
Focusing on good rostering practice, including self-rostering and contractual and legislative principles. Click here.
What if I am a student midwife in a midwifery continuity of care team?
Exploring the role of student midwives on placement with continuity teams and how educators, midwifery managers and midwives can best support them. Click here.
What if we need to change the way midwives work (thinking about engagement and co-production?
This publication focuses on how to engage staff and get them involved in co-production of local service to improve care. Click here.
What if I am a maternity support worker (MSW) in a continuity team?
This publication focuses on the role of the MSW can be embedded in continuity models. It is directed at midwives working in continuity models wondering how MSWs can support and at MSs considering working or currently working within and around MCOC teams. Click here.
What if I am a midwife working in MCoC wondering about pay and pensions?
Wondering about pay and pension? Exploring the different remuneration models for those working in continuity teams and their effect on pensionable pay. Click here.
i-Learn modules on Midwifery Continuity of Care
The RCM has addressed the educational needs of our members, including resources for service managers on organisational change processes for the implementation of MCoC teams. There are two i-Learn modules currently available:
Introduction to Midwifery Continuity of Care
Introduction to Midwifery Continuity of Care
This module provides short easy to understand summaries of current research evidence on this topic, together with brief overviews of the current national maternity policies that recommend continuity of carer. It also includes interactive resources to bust some of the myths that we know are out there and lessons from the front line helping us learn from earlier successes (and failures) in establishing sustainable continuity models.
Implementing Midwifery Continuity of Care
Implementing Midwifery Continuity of Care
This module enhances and deepens the knowledge and understanding of midwifery units (MUs), so that midwives can support women with their choice for place of birth. It will enable midwives and other maternity care providers to feel more confident and informed when supporting women to choose care within a midwifery led setting following continuous assessments.
