Melissa Quinn Coyne, RM - Independent Midwife

26 March 2008
New updates have been made this week to the NICE antenatal care guidelines, recommending more screening information be given to pregnant mothers.

12 March 2008
Quote of the week: “One hundred years ago, hospital birth was considered to be the radical and dangerous alternative to a midwife-assisted homebirth.” – Leilah McCracken

February 2008
The King’s Fund has published an independent inquiry into the safety of English maternity services, making several recommendations for improvements.

January 2008
The Midwives Clinic opens its doors this month in north London, with consultations available in Archway and Muswell Hill. The Clinic offers women one-to-one sessions with a specialist independent midwife, both during pregnancy and after the birth. Postnatal drop-in sessions are also available.