Normal Birth 2: Oxytocin and the Normal Physiology of Labour and Birth Sophie Finnerty – Senior Lecturer (midwifery), School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Worcester Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 23 Issue 9 October 2020 https://doi.org/10.55975/SALX4331 Summary In this second of a 10-part series, we explore how hormones during labour are continuous and […]
Reducing the Risks of Obesity
Reducing the Risks of Obesity Emma Rigby – Clinic Lead Midwife Louise Perkins – Consultant Midwife Trainee at Health Education Thames Valley Cheryl Keeble – Clinic Lead Midwife Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 20 Issue 7 July/August 2017 Summary Obesity is an increasing health problem among childbearing women. Worldwide rates of obesity have more […]
Advancing Practice: Studying For A Doctorate – Developing A Strong Voice
Advancing Practice: Studying For A Doctorate – Developing A Strong Voice Lesley Kay – Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Kingston and St George’s, University of London Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 20 Issue 4 April 2017 Summary Studying for a doctoral degree can be an exciting, invigorating and ultimately satisfying process but equally it […]
Building Enhanced Midwifery Services
Building Enhanced Midwifery Services Mags Deakin – Specialist Midwife and Enhanced Midwifery Service Lead at Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 19 Issue 9 October 2016 Summary As midwives in 2016, we find ourselves in an ever-more challenging environment when it comes to providing effective care throughout the pregnancy continuum. […]
Dancing in the Grey Zone Between Normality and Risk
Dancing in the Grey Zone Between Normality and Risk Hannah Dahlen – Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 19 Issue 6 June 2016 Childbirth is mainly grey. The most straightforward of births can lead to unexpected, heart-stopping moments – and the highest risk woman can, despite our fears, birth […]