Attendees will hear about the expanded knowledge and skills required for midwifery care in the 21st century as required in the updated NMC's Standards for midwives.  The key theme of public health, he ...

Background to why this is important. National and local data regarding tobacco prevalence and effect within maternity services including Saving Babies Lives v3 (2023). NHS Long term plan ambitions and ...

Understand how  prenatal alcohol exposure  impacts on the child's  development, early identification of affected children, understand pathways for assessing children with FASD. Counselling of at risk mother's and prevention of further  alcohol exposed pregnancies. 

Management of Colic and other gastrointestinal complaints of infancy and childhood.

In the UK, caesareans represent a substantial portion of all births, with associated surgical site infections (SSIs) posing a challenge for new mothers and healthcare systems alike. Discrepancies in clinical assessments and care management contribute to these challenges. In recent decades, the caesarean rate has risen, whilst postnatal care provision has fallen. We will examine the incidence of these complications, delve into risk factors, and address the current state of post-surgical care. Our discussion will also consider strategies aimed at improving the detection and management of caesarean wound complications, ultimately aiming to better outcomes for new mothers.  Learning Outcomes: 1. The significance and frequency of caesarean complications following hospital discharge. 2. Risk factors for caesarean wound complications. 3. Current post-surgical care provision for caesarean patients, including gaps in caesarean wound management. 4. Current and potential strategies to improve the detection and management of caesarean wound complications.

Definition & stats of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, Impact on patients, families & society, recent improvements,  government standards and support.

For professionals to learn strategies that can support parents with role transition to parenting. offering a practical approach taken from evidence and research.