Count the Babies: Why We Need to Talk About Postnatal Staffing

I vividly remember starting many postnatal shifts by taking a sheet of A4 paper and folding it into squares, one for each woman and her baby.   As the shift went on each square would fill up with maternal and newborn observations, feeding plans, medicines, jaundice checks and notes on anything I needed to follow up.   […]

New Evidence Briefings on Relationship Between Midwifery Staffing and Care Quality Released by the University of Southampton

The University of Southampton has released two new evidence briefings exploring the relationship between midwifery staffing levels and the quality of maternity care.  Compiled by researchers from the University’s workforce research group, these briefings provide vital insight into safe staffing in maternity services. The findings will be of interest to maternity professionals, policymakers and service […]