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‘Modest’ increase in midwife numbers, says NMC
The number of midwives registered to work in the UK continues to rise with a modest year on year increase in the last five years, NMC figures show.![](/media/2598/state-of-maternity-services-report-wales-2018.png?center=0.20474777448071216,0.49579831932773111&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=131886834340000000)
Smoking and obesity highlighted in Welsh maternity report
The number of midwives registered to work in the UK continues to rise with a modest year on year increase in the last five years, NMC figures show.![](/media/2973/fatherpluschild250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131926012190000000)
Older fathers linked to increased birth risks
Increased risks at birth, including low birthweight and seizures, have been associated with babies of older fathers in a study in the US.![Files Image](/media/2333/3-paperclips.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116520000000)
Report highlights ‘striking’ inequalities in UK maternal deaths
Maternal deaths are not evenly spread across the UK population, the latest MBRRACE-UK report finds.New scheme aims to boost midwife and nurse leadership in research
A new research leadership programme has been launched today for midwives and nurses, in a bid to provide members of both professions a chance to develop in the area.![files](/media/2334/250x200paperwork_shutterstock_78544615.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116520000000)
NIHR launches new research leadership programme
The 70@70 NIHR Senior Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme was launched today (1 November) by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).![MSW Logo](/media/2458/msw-triangle-bunting_0.gif?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884142140000000)
Celebrating MSWs
The RCM is hosting MSW Week 2018 from 12-18 November to celebrate the valuable work that MSWs carry out.![Mental health image](/media/2459/web_mental_health_shutterstock_1211255962.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116530000000)
More money for mental health
NHS funding will increase, including more spending for mental health, the chancellor confirmed in the government’s budget announcement yesterday (29 October).![Pregnancy test image](/media/2460/pregnancy-test-shutterstock_250x200.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116530000000)
Short birth spacing increases risks
Getting pregnant less than 12 months after birth is associated with risks for women of all ages, researchers find.![NHS Logo](/media/2461/web_nhs-logo.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884141870000000)