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02 May 2020 02 May 2020

Volume 28 | Issue 5

ISSN (Print): 0969-4900

ISSN (Online): 2052-4307

Midwives in the midst of COVID-19

The world has become connected and united through a global pandemic that has drastically changed the normal way of life The coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, is a virus that spreads from close person-to-person interaction with those who have the virus This somewhat seamless way for COVID-19 to be transmitted has caused numerous countries to implement orders for residents to stay at home

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Pregnant women from minority groups need to have access to preconception and antenatal care to reduce stillbirths

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New healthcare policy is prioritising the quality of care neonates are receiving in the UK

Remember the late preterm neonate

It's important to appreciate the hard work, time and personal sacrifice made by those on the frontline during this pandemic

In a time of uncertainty

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Given the shortage of personal protective equipment in the UK, people from around the country have started sewing face masks for healthcare workers on the frontline

Making masks for maternity staff

Teaching women's health and female genital mutilation to a group of Maasai women

Educating women and girls on female genital mutilation