Using breastmilk as a therapeutic agent within the neonatal intensive care unit Molly O’Brien, Student midwife and Registered General Nurse – The University of Central Lancashire. Instagram: @thediariesofastudentmidwife. Molly O’Brien explores the potential of using breastmilk as a therapeutic agent for unwell and premature neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care […]
Rising Freebirth: A Symptom of a Fractured Relationship Between Women and the Maternity Services in the UK
Rising Freebirth: A Symptom of a Fractured Relationship Between Women and the Maternity Services in the UK Emily Edwards – Third-year Student Midwife, King’s College London, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Published in the Practising Midwife – Volume 23 Issue 6 June 2020 https://doi.org/10.55975/IPSX7356 Summary Breaking-free was inspired by an experience during my midwifery training. […]
Family Integrated Care: Delivery of family integrated care on the neonatal unit. The introduction of parent-led ward rounds
Family Integrated Care Delivery of family integrated care on the neonatal unit. The introduction of parent-led ward rounds Karen Devine – Midwife, Neonatal Sister and Clinical Educator at Ormskirk District General Hospital Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 21 Issue 1 January 2018 https://doi.org/10.55975/NKXS7065 Summary This article explores the introduction of parent-led ward rounds on […]
Supporting student midwives on the neonatal unit
by Karen Devine, midwife As a midwife on a busy neonatal unit (NNU), I am constantly aware that not only are parents and families who use the facility out of their comfort zones, but also the student midwives who come for experience can feel this way, too. I have been there! I remember the daunting […]
The Neonatal Nurse: Advocating for Breastfeeding Mothers
The Neonatal Nurse: Advocating for Breastfeeding Mothers Colm Darby – Neonatal Nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit Sharon Nurse – Senior lecturer in Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast Published in The Practising Midwife Journal Volume 19 Issue 2 February 2016 Summary Accurate information and support from healthcare professionals as well as respect for parental […]
Cocaine Use and the Breastfeeding Mother
Cocaine Use and the Breastfeeding Mother Wendy Jones – Pharmacist and Writer Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 18 Issue 1 January 2015 Summary Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit drug. Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding may have severe consequences for the baby due to its pharmacokinetic properties. Midwives need to be aware […]
Creating a Positive Place and Space in NICUs
Creating a Positive Place and Space in NICUs Renée Flacking – Associate professor in Nursing and Head of Department for Sports and Medicine at Dalarna University, Sweden Fiona Dykes – Professor of Maternal and Infant Health and Director of the Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN) at the University of Central Lancashire Published […]