Intrapartum care for women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications and their babies

NICE launched this new guideline yesterday! It is really important for an array of conditions that women experience and we as midwives are called to respond to and provide best and safe care. 

Cervical Screening

In UK, women are advised to have smear test every 3 years between the age of 2549 and every 5 years among ages 50-64. Midwives have significant public health role and into encouraging women to keep up to date with their cervical screening. 

VBAC

Vaginal birth after a previous Caesarean Section (VBAC) has been continued debate, but the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) reports that VBAC is in clinically safe choice for most women. 

The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

It is well known that breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival and WHO actively promotes it as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children.