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02 December 2019 02 Dec 2019

Volume 27 | Issue 12

ISSN (Print): 0969-4900

ISSN (Online): 2052-4307

Obtaining and confirming consent

A recent High Court case has highlighted for midwives the importance of obtaining and confirming valid consent Mordel v Royal Berkshire NHS centred on what information had been provided and understood in relation to Down syndrome screening

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Midwives need more specialist support when it comes to dealing with baby loss on an emotional level

Coping with baby loss as a midwife

Dealing with burnout

Book review

‘Please mind the gap’

Much to celebrate

Research midwives are not necessarily confined to a university campus when carrying out academic work

Midwives in 2020: time to flourish and change perceptions

BPAS staff at the British Journal of Midwifery Awards ceremony last year

Choice as the cornerstone of woman-centred care

Charity Spotlight

Understanding the vulnerability of a baby's skin to help treat and prevent nappy rash

Clinical Practice

The importance of terminology when discussing risks in pregnancy

Letter to the Editor

Helping women stop smoking is a joint effort on the parts of all healthcare professionals

Talking about smoking cessation with postnatal women: exploring midwives' experiences

Influence of midwife communication on women's understanding of Down syndrome screening information

Mentors give newly qualified midwives the support and encouragement they need to perform with confidence

Fairy tale midwifery ten years on: facilitating the transition to newly qualified midwife

Literature Review

Genetic risk assessment and haemoglobinopathy counselling: two case studies