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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · 24d

Our paper on transitioning to midwifery models of care has been published. Integrating midwifery into existing health systems depends on midwives’ acceptance and perceived trustworthiness by existing health teams
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#midwiferymodelsofcare @qmnc-research.bsky.social

Transitioning to midwifery models of care: lessons from case studies in India

Limited evidence exists on how midwives, other healthcare providers, and their local communities in low- and middle-income countries experience the transition to a midwifery model of care.This stud...

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Aug 15

Delighted to share this publication - Midwives identified essential components for successful implementation of continuity of care including reducing structural and geographical barriers, the need for capacity building and resource allocation. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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WBTi U.K. @wbtiuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Breastfeeding / expressing breaks and suitable facilities at work should be a statutory right.
See Indicator 4 in our report in Part 1 for our main findings, and in Part 2 for further details. Read More… ukbreastfeeding.org/wbtiuk2024/
#WBW2025

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“Protect families. Support working mothers. Breastfeeding breaks and facilities at work should be a legal right - not a workplace perk.”
#WBW2015 #WorldbreastfeedingWeek #WABA #SDGs #CreateSustainableSupportSystems #PrioritiseBreastfeeding

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WHO @who.int · Aug 5

Investing in #breastfeeding works! Around the world, millions more infants under six months old are now exclusively breastfed:

Here’s a progress scale:
⭐ 2012: 37%
⭐ 2020: 44%
⭐ 2024: 48%

By supporting breastfeeding mums, countries protect health, reduce diseases, and improve survival. 💪

48% of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. Improving breastfeeding rates could save more than 600 000 lives each year.

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Lisa Amir @lisahamir.bsky.social · Aug 1

#IntBreastfeedJ is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week!
Read about recent articles in my blog (link below)
🤱🤱🏿🤱🏼🤱🏾
#WBW2025

Lisa Amir @lisahamir.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week
Ten articles in last 12 m investigating ways to support breastfeeding
We need governments, institutions, families & the community to provide supportive environments that enable women to reach their #breastfeeding goals
#IntBreastfeedJ
#WBW2025
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World Breastfeeding Week 2025 - Breastfeeding-friendly environments support sustainable infant feeding

For World Breastfeeding Week 2025, we've collated influential publications across the globe in International Breastfeeding Journal that highlight the importance of supporting breastfeeding for a susta...

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Royal College of Midwives @rcm.org.uk · Aug 4

World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August 2025) is celebrated every year in the first week of August. Head to our website to read 'Building the foundations: supporting Breastmilk Feeding for Infants in Foster Care'.

Building the foundations: supporting Breastmilk Feeding for Infants in Foster Care - Royal College of Midwives

“She said my breastmilk was not safe for my baby” “They said my baby did not like my milk” “They say my baby is upset after drinking my milk” “He said I was making too much milk” These quotes…

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Sarah Jones @sarahjpharm.pharmsky.app · Aug 4

🌟 Great to see the publication of this important research on medicines and breastfeeding by @swpharmres.bsky.social member Rachel Pilgrim.

📑 You can read the full paper here
internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

#PharmSky #PharmacyResearch

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · May 30

Back home reflecting on an inspiring Nordic Midwives conference. Great talk by Jaki Lambert @rcm.org.uk on what Scotland can learn from the Nordic countries.

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The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · Apr 11

Today we're looking at pain relief (analgesics) after a Caesarean.

Our factsheets on what you can (and can't!) take:

Analgesics and Breastfeeding:
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Caesarean section and Breastfeeding:
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Codeine should not be prescribed for breastfeeding mothers:
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Analgesics and Breastfeeding. Newborn baby wrapped up, breastfeeding. #CaesareanAwarenessMonth

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 11

One for a Cabalash Cafe? @qmnc-research.bsky.social

International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · Apr 11

Midwives are being criminalized for providing care in a system that’s failing pregnant people.
“Arrest the Midwife” follows 3 CPMs arrested in NY amid a worsening maternal mortality crisis.
📍Midwives save lives. Let them work.

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Amid a Maternal Mortality Crisis, Midwives Are Being Targeted

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UNICEF @unicef.org · Apr 11

UNICEF continues to call on parties to cease hostilities and reinstate the ceasefire.

Humanitarian aid must be allowed to enter and move freely across the Gaza Strip.

Civilians, including children and humanitarian workers, must be protected, and hostages must be released.

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ACOG @acog.org · Apr 11

ACOG joins @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social in observing #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. Black women are 3–4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a public health crisis. ACOG is committed to fighting inequities in maternal care. #BMHW25

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JAMA @jama.com · Apr 11

"Diversity is not just about race and ethnicity. Diversity is about the diversity of the human condition."

This Medical News article discusses how the dismantling of DEI efforts could lead to less representative clinical trials.

#MedSky

How Dismantling DEI Efforts Could Make Clinical Trials Less Representative

This Medical News article discusses how the Trump administration’s dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion could halt progress made in enrolling clinical trial participants who represent the p...

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The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · Apr 11

Wondering whether the National Breastfeeding Helpline UK can support you?

Whether this is your first baby, or fifth baby - we're with you every step of the way 💜

Call 0300 100 0212 - 24/7

Support is also available on Facebook and Instagram via DM.

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 11

Here it is Sheena
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Pregnant and Homeless in the UK: A Qualitative Analysis of Maternal Experiences in Temporary Accommodation

A co-produced infographic summarises the experiences of mothers experiencing homelessness in pregnancy in the UK: feeling unsafe, feeling undermined as mothers and feeling unseen in midwifery blind s...

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The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · Apr 10

There is just under a week to apply for our NBH@Night Helpline Shift Leader and Birmingham Peer Supporter roles.

Our Haringey service is also recruiting for two roles - so check those out before the end of the month.

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Interested in our Treasurer vacancy?

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Vacancies. Closing Date 15th April. Peer Supporter (Birmingham). NBH@Night Helpline Shift Leader. Closing Date 29th April. Breastfeeding Awareness Worker (Haringey). Breastfeeding Peer Supporter (Haringey - Mat Leave Cover). Find out more: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/recruitment

Treasurer Vacancy. (Trustee/Governor – Voluntary Role). Closing Date: 12th May 2025. Start Date: As soon as Possible. Location: Remote. What are we looking for? A background as a chartered accountant, with experience of risk and strategy. Experience of working with public sector or charities. An understanding of charity finance will be desirable. Find out more:https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/treasurer-1391

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 10

Congratulations to MIRU members Sara Cumming and Andrew Symon on their paper "Pregnant and Homeless in the UK" living in temporary accommodation negatively affects pregnant women who often feel invisible in maternity care.

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 10

🎥 Join us, our colleagues at QMNC & the Birth Wars filmmaking team for a screening & discussion of power struggles shaping birth in Mexico—and the bridges that could save lives.
🗓 April 23 & 24 | Free for members
➡️ Register now→ www.qmnc.org/about-qmnc/calabash-cafe/
➡️ Join QMNC→ www.qmnc.org

QMNC Research Alliance Calabash Cafe Series – Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

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Jodine Chase @jodinechase.bsky.social · Apr 7

Here’s a chance to view Birth Wars for free and participate in a discussion with other #birthresearchers. Check out the trailer here: vimeo.com/338880715

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 7

Pleased to see impact of #LancetSeriesonMidwifery featured on Scottish Funding Council's website to mark #WorldHealthDay
www.sfc.ac.uk/research-inn...

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Research Impact Case Studies - Scottish Funding Council

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Alison McFadden @profamcf.bsky.social · Apr 7

Congratulations to to the NHS Tayside AIMS group (Addressing Inequalities in Maternity Services) including MIRU members Sara Cumming and Shona Shinwell on their silver award at the NHS Tayside Star awards last month

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Mother, Infant and Child Research Unit (MIRU) @miru-uk.bsky.social · Feb 25

We are thrilled to join Blue Sky. Please look out for posts about us and our research.

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All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · Feb 27

What do safety and risk mean to women who choose to birth at home?

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What do safety and risk mean to women who choose to birth at home? A systematic review

Despite clear evidence to support the safety and efficacy of homebirth, the concept challenges the almost universal belief that hospital is the safest…

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Mary Renfrew OBE @maryrenfrew.bsky.social · Feb 26

Are you an early career researcher in any field of health? This is a great event, open to all health professions. Hear from clinical academics at different career stages, learn about research funding opportunities. Come and join us! @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk @nihr.bsky.social @sandallj.bsky.social

Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · Feb 20

Join us for an exciting career development event 🚀

📍 Online
📅Tues 25 March 1:30pm

Gain insights from clinical academics on career progression and discover critical funding opportunities 💡

Free and open to all, particularly aspiring clinical academics.

👉Register now: ow.ly/xkIK50V2Ch5

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Mother, Infant and Child Research Unit (MIRU) @miru-uk.bsky.social · Feb 27

Congratulations to Vicky Mitchell, Shona Shinwell, Camila Biazus Dalcin and Marianne White on the publication of this important scoping review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Supporting Breastmilk Feeding for Infants in Foster Care: A Scoping Review

Worldwide, around 2.7 million children are not in the care of their parents, and access to breastmilk is often absent from foster care policies. We aimed to explore the evidence available on how fost...

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