Wednesday, November 28, 2018

What's new in midwifery - 28th November 2018


Some recent things you might want to know about.

NHS England: Atlas of Shared Learning


Royal College of Midwives

Midwifery care in labour guidance for all women in all settings
Summary of the evidence and recommendations.


Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Care of women with obesity in pregnancy
Recommendations for the care of women with obesity; covering interventions prior to conception, and during and after pregnancy.


Royal College of Psychiatrists

Perinatal mental health leaflets
To help women and their partners develop a better understanding of mental health problems in the perinatal period and specific treatments.  They also support decision-making about the use of medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding by helping women weigh up the risks and benefits of taking certain medications.


Research and opinion from journals

Documentation in the neonatal unit: the support given to parents and their participation in their baby's care (Journal of Advanced Nursing) 



Thanks to: Embed Health Consortium Health Bulletin

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

What's new in midwifery - 21st November 2018


Some recent things you might want to know about.

News




NHS England

Maternity DMA Report – Digital Maturity Assessment of Maternity Services in England 2018, a “complete picture of the digital maternity landscape across England”.

There is the report, and supporting documents.

“Digital maternity” seems to be the use of digital technology in providing maternity care.



Acknowledgements: King’s Fund Library Health Management and Policy Alert, Embed Health Consortium Health Bulletin.



Wednesday, November 14, 2018

What's new in midwifery - 14th November 2018


Some recent things you might need to know about.


Each Baby Counts

This RCOG initiative is a quality improvement programme to reduce stillbirths, neonatal deaths and babies left disabled by incidents at birth.
Discussed in this Guardian article: Too many baby deaths avoidable, report into NHS finds


Public Health England

Updated documents to support commissioning and delivering children's public health services, for children aged 0 to 19 years.  Mostly about early years and school age children but one report looks at the impact of breastfeeding on the early years and the role of the health visitor.


Nuffield Trust

Understanding the health of babies and expectant mothers looks at possible reasons why progress on stillbirths and neonatal and infant mortality has slowed down in the UK in recent years and what can be done about it.  
Also discussed on the 
Nuffield Trust blog.


Global health

A program(me) to support USAID’s goal of preventing maternal and child deaths.    There is a newsletter.


News




Acknowledgements: Embed Health Consortium Health Bulletin.

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

What's new in midwifery - 8th November 2018


Some recent things you might want  to know about:

Perinatal deaths

University of Bristol: PolicyBristol
When a baby dies in hospital, a Perinatal Mortality Review (PNMR) takes place. Currently, parents are largely unaware these reviews even take place and in most cases, bereaved parents are not given the opportunity to be involved and share their perspective of their care. This PARENTS study (Parents’ Active Role and ENgagement in Their Stillbirth/perinatal death review study) tested the hypothesis at two UK hospitals (Bristol and Manchester) that involving parents would have the potential to answer their questions and therefore support them in grieving, drive patient safety improvements, and promote an open culture within healthcare.

Thanks to the Kings Fund Library Health Management and Policy Alert for this summary.


Maternal deaths

Fifth report of the Maternal, Newborn and Infant Clinical Outcome Review Programme concerning maternal deaths and morbidity. The report includes surveillance data on women who died during or up to one year after pregnancy between 2014 and 2016 in the UK.




Acknowledgements: King’s Fund Library Health Managemetn and Policy Alert; Embed Health Consortium Health Bulletin;

Thursday, November 01, 2018