Position Statement - RCM
• Quitting smoking is one of the best things a woman and her partner can do to protect their baby’s health ... and it helps her to quit smoking and stay smokefree, she should be supported to do so. ... Improving outcomes of maternity services in England – A Five Year Forward View for maternity care. 2016. https://www. ...
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Evidence Based Guidelines for Midwifery-Led Care in Labour ...
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Midwifery care for Induction of Labour - RCM
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Maternal mental health - RCM
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