For decades, progress in neonatology, obstetrics and perinatology led to major reductions in fetal, newborn and maternal morbidity and mortality. The next step in improving maternal and newborn health...

by Debby Gould, Head of Midwifery, University College London In these difficult times of recession, cut backs and uncertainty regarding the NHS, it is important to get midwives and nurses to understand their pivotal role in delivering high quality care.

Episode 1 - Introduction

MIDIRS and the NCT

MIDIRS and the NCT have worked together on various projects in the past and share common goals, especially in relation to the provision of and access to information about issues and services for pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and child care.  

This has now been formalised into a more comprehensive arrangement which offers greater opportunities to subscribers to MIDIRS and NCT specialist workers and students to make use of the resources of both organisations.

Since December 2008, MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, has been distributed with a copy of Perspective: the NCT publication for parent-centred midwifery. By February 2010, all of NCT’s 2000-strong network of students and qualified antenatal workers, breastfeeding counselors and postnatal leaders will be benefiting from continuous professional development through access to MIDIRS online subscription service. In addition to this, there are plans for the two organisations to work together in the future on products for consumers as well as resources for education and training.