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New ‘State of maternity services’ report released
The RCM has published its latest annual report on the state of maternity services in England.![](/media/3062/p12_istock-486623794.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131946229500000000)
The big story: streamlining critical care
New evidence-based guidelines and a joined-up approach will improve the care of pregnant women who require treatment from acute and critical care services.![Maternity sign](/media/1971/web_maternity_sign_shutterstock_772762654.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
Maternity unit closures highlighted in new data
New research published today (28 August) shows that nearly half of England’s maternity units closed to new mothers at some point in 2017.![Breedagh Hughes farewell](/media/1984/breedagh-hughes-farewell.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
RCM bids farewell to Breedagh Hughes
The RCM staff team says a fond farewell to director for Northern Ireland Breedagh Hughes. After 21 years as a well-respected RCM staff team member, Breedagh has retired from her role.![Ultra Sound Image](/media/1991/web_ultrasound_shutterstock_393404053.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
National guidance could prevent stillbirths
A new report reveals how the number of stillbirths fell by a fifth at maternity units where national guidance has been adopted.![](/media/2333/3-paperclips.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116520000000)
New impact report on maternity care
NICE has published a new impact report on maternity care that explores how its evidence-based guidance contributes to improvements.![](/media/2523/p13_breedagh-hughes_1.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116550000000)
Country news: Northern Ireland
News and updates from RCM Northern Ireland by director Breedagh Hughes (Midwives Spring 2018)![](/media/2497/survey-easysite.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116540000000)