Midwives’ trusted role is vital to improving vaccine uptake in pregnancy, RCM tells national webinar

Midwives play a critical role in supporting women and families to make informed decisions about vaccination in pregnancy – but they need adequate time, training and resources to support this work, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) highlighted in a national webinar. Speaking at a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) webinar on maternal vaccinations, Clare […]

RCM warns women and babies are being failed as maternal deaths rise by 20% 

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned that women and babies are being failed by a maternity system under extreme pressure, after new data showed maternal deaths in the UK are 20% higher than they were over a decade ago despite repeated promises to reduce avoidable harm.  The latest findings from MBRRACE-UK reveal that […]

Royal College of Midwives backs whole-system approach to maternity safety in new national care bundle

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new Maternity Care Bundle published by NHS England, aimed at improving maternity safety, reducing maternal deaths and serious illness, and tackling inequalities in care across England.  The RCM was closely involved in the development of the bundle, working alongside NHS England, frontline clinicians, service users, Royal Colleges, regulators, professional bodies and charities.   The […]

Reflections on Baby Loss Awareness Week

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close, Clare Livingstone, Head of Professional Policy and Practice at the RCM, reflects on what it means to midwives and maternity staff who are impacted.  Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) is a time for reflection, remembrance and compassion. It’s a week when families across the UK […]