Many thanks to the midwives taking part in the study and to @NHSGrampian that made this study possible. Thanks to @ScotlandRCM@GillWaltonRCM@Fi_Gibb@JakiLambert for organising these two wonderful days and the opportunity to present our team work, much appreciated ππ₯°
New publication alert!
Our study in βWomenβs Healthβ shows that antenatal relaxation practices can help women cope with labour pain and may reduce intended and actual epidural use especially when supported by the right birth environment.
Read more:
doi.org/10.1177/174550572614β¦
"Improving mental health during pregnancy is really crucial to global public health."
Research by @RobertGordonUni has found that the wellbeing of expectant mothers can be significantly enhanced by antenatal relaxation classes.
Could women learn to actively induce an altered state of consciousness during childbirth that protects them against emotional trauma?
Our open access research article (published today π) explores this question, hope you will find it interesting β¦tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.β¦
Excited and looking forward to learning from colleagues and also sharing our research on Emotional Intelligence Programme for Midwives at RCM conference 2024 π. @ScotlandRCM@RobertGordonUni@MidwivesRGU
Happy International Day of the Midwife! π
To mark the occasion, some of our midwifery students have been telling us what being a midwife means to themβ¦
Interested in the profession? Find out more about RGU's BSc Midwifery course at: loom.ly/tG81k0U
Happy International Day of Midwife to all my current and future colleagues (students) who put their heart in whatever they do everyday to ensure healthy outcomes for mothers, babies and families, let's celebrate π₯ π π