Obesity and Pregnancy

  sagefeminist   November 30, 2017    0 Comments
Many midwives find discussing weight and BMI with women can still cause issues with judgement and stigma relating to unhealthy lifestyles and diet. Weight and height are documented at first booking appointment to

Teaching Antenatal Classes

  sagefeminist   November 19, 2017    0 Comments
During my current placement I have had the opportunity to teach a full set of antenatal classes to a group of first time mothers and their partners. Initially I was anxious I wouldn't

#RCMConf17

  sagefeminist   November 10, 2017    0 Comments
Last week was the Royal College of Midwives 2017 conference for both midwives and student midwives. Held in Manchester the conference was over two days with a range of fantastic speakers and exhibitors.