World Breastfeeding Week 2010 . (1 Aug 2010)
Objectives of World Breastfeeding Week 2010 To increase attention to the contribution of the Ten Steps to exclusive breastfeeding. To revitalise activities within health systems, and among healthcare...
Child health charity produces new educational DVD - aimed at parents of sick and premature babies
A new DVD resource aimed at parents of sick and premature babies and the health care professionals who support them, is currently in production.
It will be the first educational DVD of its kind, following real parents’ experiences of having a sick or premature baby in the UK.
While the survival rates and longer-term outlook for babies who are born prematurely and/or sick continue to improve, the stress and crisis that surround the birth of such vulnerable infants is unchanging.
The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust Student Award – supported by MIDIRS
In August 2009, MIDIRS announced its support of the work of the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust (IMT), in particular a series of exclusive awards for pre-registration students which aim to assist them in their midwifery education and continuing professional development.
Collaboration with the Trust complements MIDIRS mission to support health care professionals in their work by providing easy access to evidence-based information surrounding pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. MIDIRS extensive network of contacts within the midwifery world ensures that IMT receives added support in achieving their goals to improve the care for mothers and babies.
Iolanthe Student Awards are awarded annually. Although the majority of student awards have been for elective placements, often overseas, a number of students have sought funding for other activities. For example, two students chose to undertake a course in therapeutic massage and one a course in infant massage.
To read about previous winners click here. To read what they have said visit the Iolanthe website by clicking here.
2010 Student Awards
The closing date for 2010 applications has now passed. Applications will be considered at the next Trustees' meeting and winners will be announced later in the year.