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Give midwives the autonomy and the flexibility they need to support vulnerable women, says RCM
A leading Royal College has called for greater support to be given to vulnerable women during pregnancy. The Royal College of Midwives has warned that, without appropriate support, women with severe and multiple disadvantage are at greater ...
RCM calls for greater investment in Welsh maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the progress in making maternity services in Wales safer and better but says there is still work to be done to ensure world-class maternity care. The RCM’s comments come as Healthcare Inspectorate ...
Seven out of 10 midwives experience abuse from women and partners during pandemic, says RCM
Seven out of 10 midwives have experienced abuse from pregnant women, their partners and families due to changes to attendance rules during the pandemic, according to a survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Changes have been introduced ...
Midwives welcome clarity on caffeine in pregnancy
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today welcomed a new study undertaken by the charity Tommy’s which aimed to understand more about reducing the risk of stillbirth in the UK by reducing caffeine in pregnancy.
Fears for maternity as staffing shortages hit safety and morale says RCM
The safety of maternity services is under serious threat, according to a new survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The survey found that eight out of 10 midwives (83%) do not believe their NHS Trust or Board has enough staff to operate ...
RCM responds to HSIB maternity report
Responding to the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch report, ‘Delays to intrapartum intervention once fetal compromise is suspected’, Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said: “This echoes what ...
Northern Ireland Government ignoring maternity safety concerns says RCM
Midwife numbers in Northern Ireland are not growing despite the huge pressure on maternity services, compromising safety says the Royal College of Midwives responding to new figures.
All Ireland midwifery conference brings together midwives from north and south of the Irish border
Midwives and maternity support workers from both sides of the Irish border will today join forces for the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) annual all Ireland Midwifery Conference.
Reduce infection risks to keep pregnant women and their babies safe, says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today urged those calling for a blanket opening-up of services to recognise the potential risk for pregnant women, their babies and other hospital users. While the RCM expressed its understanding at ...