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Article Abstract:

The role of midwifery within the health service is an important and constantly evolving one, which requires continually learning and development, rewarded by being at the start of new life.

Nursing

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You can't beat togetherness

Article Abstract:

A new resource book has been published for midwives and other health professionals to help them in the detection of domestic violence and to advise them of other agencies who could offer help and support.

Care and treatment, Family violence, Domestic violence

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Delivery men

Article Abstract:

There were 33,000 registered midwives in the UK in 1997, with 53 being male. Acceptance of men as midwives has been slow among female midwives, who believe pregnancy and birth should remain a female preserve, although pregnant mothers and their partners appear to have no problems accepting male midwives. Some men become midwives after their own personal experiences of child-birth, with others moving from nursing to midwifery for job satisfaction. The sensitive nature of midwifery should not prevent males from becoming midwives, who believe they are just as capable as their female counterparts.

Employment, Males

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