“We have to break the cycle of negativity. I want the RCM to be the catalyst for that. I want us to be proud of who we are and what we do. Let’s pledge today to celebrate the small things that make a big difference for the women and families in our care” @GillWaltonRCM
Current commute listening…keep having to ask Siri to make notes for me. Fave gem so far - using “withholding consent” instead of “declining procedure” 🤩 @all4maternity
NEW PODCAST 🎙 @sheena_byrom talks to Anna Madeley about her important PhD study exploring the experiences of women making 'non-normative' decisions. Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts - just search All4Maternity 🎧 And find the whole series here 👉 https://t.co/3lqR6ziRoz
The infant feeding survey will ask mothers with new babies:
➡️ how they feed their babies
➡️ where they get advice on feeding
➡️ questions on their pregnancy and lifestyle
You will get a letter if you are invited to take part.
Find out more or opt out: https://t.co/jqNKArgb5U
"Perpetrating fathers drive home their message that they must be prioritised over the baby, including during and soon after the birth."
@DrEmmaKatz shares the reality of experiencing coercive control while pregnant #BfNConf23
Back at uni today, I love the jump between practice and theory. So much to learn from listening to others’ experiences. Still pinch myself that I get to do this ❤️
Hearing that maternal body odour reduced pain/stress responses in infants - salivary cortisol and cry latency after heel prick https://t.co/ZtQLfabcG6 the smell of breastmilk has also had a similar effect https://t.co/rYrUoGCFCc #LCGB2023
Book on to our webinar on May 24th on inclusive language and communication in maternity care! Follow the link below! Free to RCM members
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https://t.co/F42u3iAhng
We are very excited to announce, this years conference will take place on Saturday 24th June 2023 at The Priory Rooms, Birmingham. We are also pleased to announce that due to popular demand we will host the conference virtually too, with our very first Hybrid event! #ABMConf23
Today we introduce the #CallMe name sticker for families. Featuring our NICU’s copyrighted baby socks logo, they provide a visual embodiment of the parents’ role in NICU as equal partners in the care team for their babies. They also help us address parents by their preferred name