Publications, resources and links
Publications
The following RCN publications may be of interest to forum members:
Female genital mutilation- an RCN educational resource for nursing and midwifery staff
Pregnancy and disability- RCN guidance for midwives and nurses
Resources and links
2012 NICE guidelines manual
The manual explains how NICE develops clinical guidelines and provides advice on technical aspects of guideline development. This replaces the 2009 guidelines manual, and can be found on the clinical guidance page of the NICE website
Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage
This clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage in early pregnancy (that is, up to 13 completed weeks of pregnancy).and can be found on the clinical guidance page of the NICE website
Labour and delivery
The following statistical information on UK birth rates is now available. Please note that by following the links below you will be directed to external websites
England - NHS Maternity Statistics, 2011-12
Scotland - Births in Scottish Hospitals
Wales - Maternity Statistics: Method of Delivery, 2002-2012
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists also hold a wide range of additional birth-related statistics on the statistics page of their website
NICE Multiple pregnancy quality standard
The scope of the Multiple pregnancy quality standard has been published on the NICE website. The scope can be found on the quality standards page of the NICE website