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‘Midwives need the time to care’ says the RCM as it calls for perinatal mental health support
The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches a new ‘roadmap’ to ensure women receive the support they need and to improve perinatal mental health care in the UK.Invest in maternity services to invest in Scotland’s future, urges RCM
More investment is needed in Scotland’s maternity services as they come under increasing pressure from changes in the mental, physical and social health needs of pregnant women and families according to a new report from the Royal College ...Maternity staff fight for fairness and safety as they take to picket lines across Northern Ireland
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) across Northern Ireland will be taking to the picket lines this morning (22 September), as the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) takes strike action in frustration at the ongoing political stalemate.RCM urges ‘whole system approach’ to end the inequality gap in maternal mortality
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called for a ‘whole system approach’ to address the higher rates of maternal deaths among Black and Asian women. The latest findings of the MBRRACE report, released today, show that although there was ...RCM gives ‘cautious welcome’ to new midwife numbers
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has given a cautious welcome to figures released today by NHS England showing an increase in the number of midwives working in the NHS.![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/7246/protect-the-right-to-strike-gill.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779980000000)
RCM joins rally to protect midwives right to strike
Members and staff of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will take to the streets this weekend to join the TUC’s Protect the Right to Strike march and rally in Cheltenham. The Government’s Strikes (Minimum Services Levels) Act is, according ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/7297/midwife-chat-woman.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543780000000000)
RCM welcomes introduction of baby loss certificates
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the launch of baby loss certificates for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. From today parents in England can access the government’s voluntary scheme ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/7324/tuc-womens-conf.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543780010000000)
RCM shines light on key member issues at TUC Women’s Conference
‘Invest in job evaluation and make flexible working opportunities a reality for midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs).’ That was the message the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) shared at the TUC Women’s Conference today. The RCM ...![](/media/3568/maternity-services.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778630000000)
New study reveals risk factors for severe COVID-19 in pregnancy remain the same
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new study on risk factors in pregnant women and maternal and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19. The study, published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), will contribute to improved ...![](/media/4278/rcm-conference-group-image.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778920000000)