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 urges pregnant women to protect themselves as flu hospitalisations surge

Following today’s NHS data showing flu hospitalisations have surged to record winter levels, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging pregnant women to take steps to protect themselves and their babies.  New NHS figures released today (Thursday 11 December) show flu hospitalisations have jumped by 55% in just one week, with an average of […]

Discussing the RSV vaccine and other vaccinations during pregnancy

As new data is published on the uptake of the RSV vaccine among pregnant women, Clare Livingstone the RCM’s Professional Advisor for Policy and Public Health looks at the role midwives are playing in the rollout of this vaccine  Midwives play a vital role in public health, providing care for women, their babies and families. When it comes […]