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RCM calls for fee on epidurals
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/02/2006 16:13:44
Royal College of Midwives calls for debate on introducing a fee for epidurals during labour
The Royal College of Midwives is calling for a debate on the introduction of a fee for epidurals.Epidurals are a popular pain relief option in childbirth and the RCM has flagged this up as an issue of concern to be discussed at their Annual
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New figures predict future midwife crisis
By Monica Stylli on 05/09/2007 01:19:53
According to the RCM Government targets will not be met.
if the Government is to meet its targets on maternity services in England.The birthrate has seen an increase of 12.5% since 2001 from 564,871 to 635,679 in 2006. Midwife numbers have risen by just 4.5% since 1997 from 18,053 to 18,862 in 2006.The RCM has identified
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Royal College of Midwives releases figures on the shortages of midwives in regions across the UK
By Daniella Delaney on 15/09/2011 14:59:58
The RCM calls on David Cameron and the Government to honour its pre-election pledge to increase the number of midwives
Due to give birth soon? England’s regions are facing serious midwife shortages says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Releasing new figures showing the shortages of midwives in each region, the RCM has repeated its call for David Cameron
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Home birth to hospital transfer risks
By Monica Stylli on 03/04/2008 11:01:53
New research suggests increased risks to mothers who opt for a home birth then have to be transferred to hospital
safe.For more information on home birth visit www.nct.org.uk or www.rcm.org.uk
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Breath tests for all pregnant women, says NICE
By Kyrsty Hazell on 24/06/2010 18:19:48
Health experts suggest that all mums-to-be should have smoking breath tests at first antenatal appointment
. “Our recommendation is for midwives to encourage all pregnant women to have their levels tested and discuss the results with them.”However, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) are concerned that the test might make smoking mums feel guilty and insist
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Dads need to be more involved, say midwives
By Kimberley Smith on 15/11/2011 16:00:59
Royal College of Midwives to publish guide to help dads become more involved in pregnancy, birth and their new baby
Dads are too often left out of the process of having a baby, according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The organisation is to publish a 16-page guide full of advice and tips for dads-to-be and dads, to help them feel part of their partner
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Tips for dads to get involved with pregnancy and birth
By Kimberley Smith on 15/11/2011 16:04:07
Midwife Dr Mary Steen-Greeves shares her advice with dads-to-be and new dads
As the RCM announce plans to involve dads more in pregnancy, birth and the early months of parenthood, we got some great advice from Pampers Village midwife Dr Mary Steen-Greeves, to give partners a head start.During PregnancyAccompany your partner
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NHS caesareans by choice a step close
By Kimberley Smith on 31/10/2011 11:28:11
Plans to offer elective caesareans to all women in the UK being drawn up by NICE
consultant obstetrician.The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) added that before choosing an elective caesarean, women will be taken closely through all their options and given counseling to reduce fears of a natural birth.“We are confident that when women
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Midwives overwhelmed by rising birthrate
By Kimberley Smith on 23/11/2011 13:04:29
Despite more midwives, more complicated births mean the NHS is struggling to respond to the increase in babies born
A rising birthrate in the UK is putting pressure on our maternity services, according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).Though more midwives are being recruited, “these are simply being eaten up by the record-breaking baby boom,” the RCM
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Homes Births as Safe as Hospital
By Sarah Lawson on 20/04/2009 02:32:43
A new study suggests that home births are as safe for women with low-risk pregnancies, as hospital births are
and its implications in this country, go to www.rcm.org.uk.
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