Nursing Standard Survey Shows Reduction in the Number of Midwifery Training Places

Even though there is a great need for more numbers of midwives to provide good service, a recent survey has outlined the significant drop in the number of midwifery training places in England. Nearly six out of ten health authorities are not supporting midwives training for 2011-12

Cathy Warwick, general secretary of the Royal College of Midwives, said: "We believe that 4,700 more midwives are needed in England to provide a safe and high-quality service. We have a situation where the numbers of midwives coming in will be falling, along with a big retirement bulge in the next five to 10 years."

Midwives Dismiss Fears Over Home Births
Dismissing recent reports that home birth is dangerous to the child compared to a hospital birth, Royal College of Midwives has said that the reports use “flawed” data

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Midwives to Have Greater Role in Australia
Australian midwives would be able to provide taxpayer-subsidised drugs and care under recommendations made to the federal government by its chief nurse.

Student Midwives Bullied by Seniors in UK
Student midwives in the UK are bullied no end by their seniors. They have told a survey that they are belittled and shouted at in front of staff if they ask for help.