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UK_nurse the problem is the 18 month course post reg midwifery course is only possible if you have done adult branch. This means yu would have to do the direct entry 3 year midwifery course, I am not sure if they APL any of your child branch course ...

Just thought I would let you know the reccomendations in UK The Royal Collegege Of Obstericians and Gynaecologists have published guidlenes and they state : In the summary of product characteristics the licensed maximum dose is 20 milliunits per min...

Again it has been interesting reading all the arguements for and against obstetrician lead deliveries only. As a midwife in the UK I am a practioner of normal childbirth if all is well with mum and baby I care for the womwn in labour and am the prof...

I know this was discussed before but I thought I'd add here too. In the UK one really popular method of pain relief is Entonox - nitrous oxide and oxygen, it seems it isn't really used at all in the US for pain relief in labour. I have used it person...

The cynic in me would also like to point out that this is all party political bickering and point scoring, we are in an election year, probably May. The daily mail is tory through and through and the story is probably run to discredit any labour clai...

As far as I am aware Jayla you are correct in your assumptions if this woman has been taking regular doses of morphine the baby may well go through a period of withdrawal after birth. The same precautions and plan of action should be in place as if s...

This is a real tricky topic, I am very much in favour of having as little intervention as possible. I think as long as there is definite progression it's ok to continue, but 3 hours is a long time to have a woman actively pushing. However there has...

I totally agree SmilingBlueEyes. IMO medical intervention can sometimes be the selfish action that starts a rollercoaster of intervention, which then leads to an adverse outcome. I have attended many home deliveries as a Midwife and think they have...

I have personally tried pushing with legs in stirrups and it is the most unnatural position to try to give birth to your baby. In the end I asked if I could turn on one side and deliver that way so much easier so much more comfortable.

Wow 30% home births that is impressive. Our team works in a sure start area and we are all advocates of home birth we manage a measly 8-10%

Hi I am a midwife in the UK but I'll do my best to explain. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition, it cannot be diagnosed from a scan alone it can only be diagnosed antenatally by carrying out a diagnostic procedure such as amniocentisis (there are ot...

informed consent can be verbal, it doesn't always necessitate a signature, in the uk we do not request a signature on a consent form before amniotomy, however i would record in the woman's notes, why the procedure was thought to be appropriate and th...

Kay I think the key to any method of induction is that point when the cervix is 'ready', no methods even the most aggressive are quite as successful if the womans body isn't ready. I work in the community and since we changed our policy, some 2 year...

All education is university based they have links with hospitals to allow for the practical experience also needed to obtain the qualification. There are two routes either 3 year direct entry midwifery course for those without a nursing qualificati...

In the UK Midwives are the practioners of normal childbirth, some are also registered nurses but not all. Midwives are responsible for all aspects of of care of the woman and her baby from preconception through labour and delivery to the postnatal pe...

You are correct ayndim, only Midwives staff labour and delivery also antenatal and postnatal wards in UK with some support from health care assistants, a mixture of midwives and registered nurses, staff neonatal units

Kay I would agree, I think sometimes we have to remember that despite a common language practise in the States and the UK is very different in some situations. Oh one thing though you mentioned lots of sex and it being an old wives tale semen actuall...

In answer to your questions : Rubella = German measles Rubeola = Measles 1.Rubella infection is most serious in the 1st trimester, after the 4th month the rubella virus is less likely to harm the fetus. 2. Rubella (german measles) is...

As a rough guide on average with a 2D ultrasound and experienced operator 70% accuracy. 3D and 4D ultrasound scans allow for more accuracy

I just wanted to add my best wishes as a midwife in the Uk, I decided not to comment as practise here can be different to the US but nonetheless I can assure you we all need to know how the 3 of you get on. My thoughts are with you both.

Hi have sent you a private message uk_nurse hope you don't mind.

Julie first let me say I feel for you in this terrible situation. It's difficult to comment on a case even when you think you have given all information pertinent. I do think that you were right to ask the charge nurse for help and support as it's a ...

Really pleased things are as they should be, take it easy and just enjoy theses last few weeks.

It's a distinct possibilty uk_nurse, if the placenta is on the anterior wall of the uterus the baby is more like to find a position that allows it the most space. But again the placenta is a soft structure so it won't prevent the baby moving from the...

I heard about this on radio news this morning and read about it on BBC website. It's an interesting development and maybe will prove more practical for women who don't have access to uterine artery doppler. Unfortunately, as pointed out in the BBC ar...