Babies of parents with atopic allergies could be at high risk of developing allergies themselves. Do midwives know what questions to ask antenatally, in order to determine to which families this applies? Do they know what advice to give to these families with regard to infant feeding? The essential information required by midwives is clearly outlined in this podcast.

Everybody’s moral code is unique, developed over their lifetime. This podcast considers some of the challenges that this uniqueness can create for midwives in their everyday practice, along with some methods of dealing with them. Some aspects of choice, consent and mental capacity are considered also.

With the increase of immigrant women from the African continent more midwives are encountering pregnant women who have been subject to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Comfort Momo, who is a widely acknowledged expert on the subject, has written this paper for HCP Study Events to inform midwives about this practice, which is illegal in the UK, and gives practical advice regarding optimal management during pregnancy and childbirth.

We may not know exactly what causes Post Natal Depression but we do know what contributes to Mental Wellbeing. Giving expectant mothers the knowledge, a sense of control and building self confidence knowing their babies and their bodies are able to aid in the birthing process, can help reduce the rate of Post Natal Depression. Learn more about how relaxation, breathing, body position and visualization can aid in Mental Wellbeing.