Web Sites - Midwifery Resources
Here you will find quality checked web sites relevant to Midwifery in the following categories:
Contents
Government
Confidential Enquiry into Maternal
and Child Health (CEMACH)
Site contains a variety of full text publications relating to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity.
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Organisations
AIMS - Association for Improvements
in the Maternity Services
Campaigning body for improvements in maternity services.
Association of
Radical Midwives
Organisation run by midwives, committed to improving maternity care.
Site contains articles from their journal: Midwifery Matters.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Organisation dedicated to raising professional awareness about ectopic
pregnancy, researching causes and treatment, and supporting women
affected by the condition.
La Leche League GB
Organisation dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mothers.
MIDIRS - Midwives Information
& Resource Service
Organisation which aims to be the leading international information resource for midwives on
pregnancy, childbirth and infant care. Includes the database Maternity & Infant Care.
National
Childbirth Trust
Offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood, and
promotes informed choice for parents. Provides useful information,
including details of antenatal classes, events and help lines.
NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council
The core function of the NMC is to establish standards of education, training, conduct and performance for nursing and midwifery and to ensure those standards are maintained.
Royal College of Midwives
Trade union and professional organisation run by midwives for midwives,
to provide excellence in professional leadership, education, influence
and representation for and on behalf of midwives.
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Subject Portals
BUBL Links: Birth
List of useful resources on childbirth.
BUBL Links: Pregnancy
List of useful resources on pregnancy.
Intute: Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health
Intute: Social Sciences
Midwivesonline.com
Excellent information gateway with links to clinical guidelines, books and FAQs.
Women's Health
Specialist Library (National Library for Health)
Access to the best evidence to support healthcare professionals involved in the care of women.
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Useful Sites
BirthChoiceUK
Aimed at expectant mothers choosing where to have their baby.
Homebirth in the UK
Report by Brighton Homebirth Support Group.
Internet resources for pregnancy and childbirth
Guide to Intute pregnancy and childbirth resources available freely on the internet.
Jane's Breastfeeding Resources
Page from UK-based breastfeeding network tutor.
Midwifery Today
Focus on childbirth education, including articles.
UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative
Website of the WHO and UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative encouraging maternity hospitals to promote breastfeeding.
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