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25th Anniversary Celebration

16 Mar 2022

BMFMS is holding a 25th Anniversary Celebration on 17th June 2022, 10am to 5pm (followed by a drinks reception) in Nottingham. The celebration will be in-person and also virtual. Please see programme here Attendance at this event is free.... Read more

Statement on behalf of the officers and committee of British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society

07 Mar 2022

As a society we would like to echo the sentiments of the RCOG regarding the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We are all too aware of the challenges that face healthcare workers in many settings on a daily basis but cannot even begin to understand the... Read more

Save the date for BMFMS 25th Anniversary Celebration

22 Feb 2022

Save the date for BMFMS 25th Anniversary Celebration on 17th June 2022 at De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. This hybrid event will be live-streamed. Please see here for a draft programme for the day. Booking details will... Read more

New clinical academic positions in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at King's College London

02 Feb 2022

Two Clinical Senior Lecturer positions (full time) in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at King’s College London are being advertised here Clinical Senior Lecturer in Maternal and Fetal Medicine). Based in the university’s Department of Women and... Read more

Genomics webinars now available to watch on demand

14 Dec 2021

A dedicated webinar series developed to support nurses, midwives and health visitors learn about genomics is now available to watch on demand. Suitable for those with little or no existing knowledge of genomics, each webinar in the three-part... Read more

Loss of a Baby in Multiple Pregnancy: Supporting Grieving Parents

15 Nov 2021

This two-week course by The Butterfly Project will provide in-depth guidance into what parents are going through, how to provide bereavement support, and how to celebrate each life in a multiple pregnancy. This course is designed for health... Read more

New section and updates to Breastmilk Provision for Preterm and Sick Neonates now available

11 Nov 2021

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has added a new section on antentatal conversations to the Breastmilk Provision for Preterm and Sick Neonates elearning programme. The programme is aimed at healthcare professionals... Read more

UK NSC Iron Deficiency Anaemia

01 Nov 2021

The UK NSC has updated the recommendation for: Iron Deficiency Anaemia Read more

New patient safety training materials launched

01 Nov 2021

New patient safety training materials have been published by Health Education England, NHS England and NHS Improvement, The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and elearning for healthcare, elements of which are expected to be completed by NHS... Read more

Safety of Maternity Care - BMFMS evidence, the final report, and Government response

04 Oct 2021

Safety of Maternity Care - BMFMS evidence, the final report, and Government response Please see links below for: 1) BMFMS evidence submitted to Health & Social Care Committee on "Safety of maternity service in England", chaired by Jeremy Hunt... Read more

Explore genomics in midwifery

30 Sep 2021

Genomics is fundamental to midwifery practice. It allows midwives to predict and prepare for situations in pregnancy to better protect and care for the parent and child. To help midwives recognise the significance of genomics in their practice,... Read more

New BMFMS President

19 Aug 2021

BMFMS today announced its new President who will take office on the 4th October 2021. Current BMFMS President, Myles Taylor says: "It gives me great pleasure to announce that the next president of the BMFMS will be Professor Katie Morris. It... Read more

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