“Midwives are a vital part of the climate solution. This year on the International Day of the Midwife, we call for investment, resources, and a seat at emergency planning decision-making tables to include midwifery care as a cornerstone of health system .
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO ) has today added Midwifery to their list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity . College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy, says the announcement by UNESCO .
The 2022 Survey of Whānau and Families’ Experience and Perceptions of the Maternity System has shown positive experiences amongst women and whānau accessing maternity care in Aotearoa. The survey, usually carried out every three years, was last published .
The College of Midwives says the plan announced today designed to address health workforce shortages is overall positive and significant. College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy, says it’s concerning the plan recognises the midwifery workforce as .
May 5th is International Day of the Midwife (IDM) and this year the College of Midwives is turning the spotlight on the thousands of New Zealand midwives who just get on and do their jobs in extreme situations. This year’s IDM theme is Together Again: .