New mums feeling 'unsupported'
Nearly half of women were not told about the signs and symptoms of conditions that could need emergency help following childbirth, the Royal College of Midwives
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Source: Nursing in Practice - November 11, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Lalah-Simone Springer Tags: Children ' s health Women Mental health Professional Editor s pick Latest News Source Type: news
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New guidance on Female Genital Mutilation
The Evening Standard reports that health staff across Britain are to be given new guidelines on how to identify and protect girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) under landmark reforms drawn up by leading medical organisations. The health bodies involved in preparing the guidance include the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Midwives, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The guidance will be launched on Monday 4 November. (Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert)
Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert - October 30, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Swaddling may damage babies' hips, expert warns
Conclusion
In summary, this is not new research into whether swaddling leads to hip dysplasia, which is what the media reporting may lead you to believe. Rather, as the title of the piece describes, it is "an orthopaedic perspective", written by one surgeon and based on previous research. However, as methodology is not provided, it is unclear whether all the evidence relating to the topic has been consulted.
While the decision to swaddle may be influenced by parents' or carers' personal beliefs and cultural practices, it appears to be generally recommended that if parents or carers choose to swaddle their baby,...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: QA articles Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Many new mothers are developing depression because they feel under pressure to do everything right
A poll conducted by Netmums, the charity Tommy's and the Royal College of Midwives also revealed women worry about money and childcare. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More babies are born in July - the month of Prince George's birth - than in any other month
Figures from the Royal College of Midwives revealed that July was the busiest month on England's labour wards for five out of the 11 years up to 2011. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
England faces midwife shortage as birth rate soars, warns college
Thousands of extra midwives are needed to help hospitals cope with the pressure of a rising birth rate, according to the Royal College of Midwives. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - August 9, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Author of leading midwifery training textbook honoured by RCM
A “household name” and leading London midwifery educator has been made an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Midwives. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - July 3, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Duchess of Cambridge's natural birth 'safest for the baby'
With the news that the Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth rather than a Caesarian section, Mervi Jokinen of the Royal College of Midwives explains why it is "best for the woman and best for the baby". (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - June 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Majority of NHS professionals do not think that quality of care is treated as a priority in the NHS
23 May 2013
Almost three-quarters (73 per cent) of NHS professionals do not think that quality of care in the NHS is given enough priority, says a survey published today in a new report on patient-centred leadership by The King's Fund. The survey, which took place after the publication of Robert Francis's report, also found that 40 per cent thought that the quality of leadership in the NHS as a whole was poor or very poor, in contrast to 11 per cent in their own service or team.When asked what the biggest barrier to increasing quality of care was, 40 per cent of NHS professionals said ...
Source: The King's Fund - Press - May 22, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Mary Seacole Nursing Awards
The Mary Seacole Awards provide the opportunity to undertake a specific health care project or other educational/development activity that benefits and improves the health outcomes of people from BME communities.
They are funded by NHS Employers and the Department of Health, and are awarded in association with Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of Nursing, Unison and Unite/CPHVA. Funding is worth up to £12,500.
Deadline for applications is: 31 May 2013.
More information (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - May 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Royal College of Midwives attacks new NHS tendering rules
A set of rules set up under the controversial health reforms could “open up all NHS services to competitive tendering”, the Royal College of Midwives has warned. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - February 26, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Midwives agree to pay changes
An overwhelming majority of Royal College of Midwives branches have voted to accept the proposed alterations to the Agenda for Change pay framework. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - February 15, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Migrant baby boom triggers midwife crisis
The chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives has warned hospitals are being put under intense strain as they struggle to cope with the highest birth rate in 40 years. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Royal Colleges advise professions of cost-effective prevention for VTE
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Royal College of Physicians, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Nursing have come together to review the evidence for prevention of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE) and advise their members to follow (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - September 19, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
