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Essentially MIDIRS, vol 4, no 2, February 2013

Posted by Tasha
/ 30/01/2013 / Leave a comment

In this month’s edition of Essentially MIDIRS, we have a lively and astute article from the well-respected American sociologist, Barbara Katz Rothman. The article explores the skills that midwives possess, and draws a clever analogy between midwives and artisan food makers. Here is a short preview of her article to whet your...
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Posted in EM Editions, Essence Archive, Essentially MIDIRS

Tagged decision making, emotions, essence feb 13, labour wards, midwifery knowledge, midwifery practice, normal birth, skills, student midwives, woman-centred care
Should neonatal examination be included in pre-registration midwifery programmes?

Posted by Kate
/ 17/10/2012 / 3 Comments

The neonatal examination involves a detailed examination of the newborn baby within 72 hours of birth (Williamson et al 2005). For the past decade midwives who wish to acquire these skills have undertaken post-registration study. Over 20 universities now offer post-registration courses aimed at providing practitioners with the necessary knowledge...
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Posted in MIDIRS, Original Article

Tagged essence nov 12, examinations, neonatal, NMC, pre-registration, skills
Aspiring midwives – positive thinking

Posted by Kate
/ 01/04/2012 / Leave a comment

For over 25 years the Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma has provided opportunities for those who are from a range of backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. It has successfully addressed educational disadvantage and has played a significant role in raising the aspirations of thousands of adults...
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Posted in Essence Archive, MIDIRS, Original Article

Tagged access courses, access to higher education diploma, essence apr 12, skills, students
Reflections on Neonatal Resuscitation Training

Posted by Kate
/ 01/03/2012 / Leave a comment

by Sharon Jordan, Labour Ward Co-ordinator, North Bristol Trust. I have been training midwives, obstetricians and anaesthetists in Neonatal Resuscitation for the last 11 years, and it is rewarding to see how confidence grows in a skill that is not practiced frequently. As Labour Ward Co-ordinator you are often first...
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Posted in Essence Archive, MIDIRS, Original Article

Tagged essence mar 12, neonatal resuscitation, prompt, role play, skills, training, training aids
Aspiring Midwives – wishful thinking?

Posted by Kate
/ 01/02/2012 / Leave a comment

The difficulties of obtaining places to study midwifery by Denise Tiran, Educational Director, Expectancy. According to the recent report on the State of maternity services (RCM 2011), England has a shortage of 4700 midwives; problems are compounded by rapidly rising birth rates and a diminishing workforce as many approach retirement...
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Posted in Essence Archive, MIDIRS, Original Article

Tagged access courses, access to higher education diploma, essence feb 12, skills

Essentially MIDIRS, vol 4, no 2, February 2013

Should neonatal examination be included in pre-registration midwifery programmes?

Aspiring midwives – positive thinking

Reflections on Neonatal Resuscitation Training

Aspiring Midwives – wishful thinking?

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