Women's health: Publications
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26 May 2021
Advanced Level Nursing Practice and Care of Pregnant and Postnatal Women
Publication Code : 009 756The RCN recognises the important contribution advanced nursing practitioners and others working at advanced level make to practice in the expanding health and social care system. This guidance provides principles of good practice to clarify the role and care for pregnant and postnatal women.
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20 Apr 2021
Bladder and Bowel Care in Childbirth
Publication Code : 009 553Bladder and bowel care during childbirth is a critical part of maternity care, as the consequences can have short and long-term consequences for the woman and her family. This guidance provides information about bladder and bowel care throughout pregnancy, labour and into the postnatal period.
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30 Mar 2021
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Publication Code : 009 564Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. This standard is intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies in local service provision for women and their families. The skills and knowledge to provide this service are also outlined.
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23 Mar 2021
RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) Training in Cervical Screening
Publication Code : 009 591The RCN recognises that RNAs carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place and aware that extra training may be required.
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22 Jan 2021
Fertility Preservation
Publication Code : 009 531This publication provides information for nurses who are supporting and caring for those beginning treatment for potentially life-limiting diseases and where the treatment may adversely affect their ability to have children in the future. The guidance also encompasses those who may wish, for non-medical reasons, to defer having children until later in life, for example members of the armed forces, transgender people, or those considering gender reassignment surgery.
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16 Sep 2020
Menopause: RCN Guidance for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
Publication Code : 009 326To provide support and advice to women it is important that health care professionals understand the changes that women face at the time of their menopause and the issues related to improving health after menopause. This updated publication aims to help health care professionals gain awareness of the menopause and the safety and efficacy of modern therapy options available. This publication is endorsed by the British Menopause Society.
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15 Sep 2020
Modern Slavery and Trafficking: Guidance for Nurses and Midwives
Publication Code : 009 300More than 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance (previously in pocket guide format) has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.
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15 Sep 2020
Guidance for Nurses and Midwives to Support Those Affected by Domestic Abuse
Publication Code : 009 301Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated (previously in pocket guide format) in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.
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1 Sep 2020
The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives
Publication Code : 009 327Sitting within the Healthy Workplaces campaign, this updated publication provides guidance to RCN Reps when working with colleagues going through the menopause. The document discusses symptoms, workplace policies, and recommendations for changes to both work patterns and the work environment.
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28 Jul 2020
Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion)
Publication Code : 009 324An updated position statement from the RCN on Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion). Previous version was 006 685.
