Midwifery Matters Winter 2013 Issue 139
Content
Editorial
Making the best of it? 2
Articles
Politics, Policy and Birth Susan Stephenson 3
How do midwives treat childbearing lesbians? Lisa-Marie Murphy 7
A year in the life of a Radical Midwife Lola Brigid Wild 10
Working with One to One Susan Stephenson 15
Toasted fried or frazzled Eithne Clarke 15
The role of social media in midwifery Claire Omand 17
News & Views
Plea to reform the NMC 18
Nettalk – nuchal cord 19
Changing Childbirth 20 years on 20
Birthrights Dignity in Childbirth Forum 21
Birthrights Survey 23
Business
National coordinator’s report 25
Treasurer’s report 26
Meet steering group members 28
What’s on
ARM conference 30
Wigan study day 31
Local groups 33
ARM conference booking form 34
December national meeting 35