Going green

Article Abstract:

Midwives should encourage ecologically sound practices in babycare. They should encourage parents to reuse and recycle equipment. They should advise on simple altenatives to costly commercial preparations. For example terry towelling rather disposable nappies could be recommended. Midwives should recommend breast rather than bottle feeding. Midwives should also reduce waste. A return to traditional skills could reduce reliance on high-technology. However, environmental awareness should never compromise safety.

Health aspects, Environmental aspects, Nursing, Environmental protection

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The booking-in interview

Article Abstract:

The booking interview between a woman and her midwife offers the midwife an opportunity to develop a relationship with the woman and her family and to discuss the advantages of a home birth. Information on how working mothers wishing to continue breastfeeding after returning to work can do this by expressing breast milk is included, as well as information on the need to be cautious in interpreting maternity care statistics.

Statistics, Breast feeding

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Women-centred antenatal care

Article Abstract:

Midwives may take over maternity teams, with doctors only involved where clinically necessary. This could give women more say in their antenatal care, such as the routine use of diagnostic screeing and ultrasonography or cardiotacography.

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