AIMS JOURNALS - ARTICLES

The following index shows the major articles that appear in each journal indexed under subject. Some articles may appear under more than one heading. This index lists major articles. A second index lists research reviews.

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SUBJECTS

ARTICLES

Alternative Therapies

A knee-jerk response to medicalised birth.
Dodwell M. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p6-7

Choosing Alternatives.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 3, 1999, p9-10

Antenatal Preparation

Ante-Natal Testing. Time to Break the Chain.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p1-6

Do Birth Preparation Groups Help.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, Autumn 1992, p6-7

Holistic Pregnancy Care in Practice.
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 3, 1990, p3-4

Birth Practices

Shaken baby syndrome: Caused by hospital care.
J. Robinson. AIMS Journal Vol 15, No 1, 2003 p 1-5

Failure in expectations: it's all your fault!
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal Vol 14. No 4 2002/3. p1

Naomi Wolf's 'Misconceptions' - Is it relevant to the UK?
McCabe A. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001/2, p8-9

ENCA European Network of Childbirth Organizations.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 2, 1997, p11-14

A Visit to Vienna.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p6-8

A Charter for Ethical Research in Maternity Care.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p11-13

ENCA - European Network of Childbirth Associations.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p8-9

A Midwife in Germany.
Muller-Markfort E-M. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p12-13

Birth Policy in Germany.
Barki P. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 2, 1991, p3-4

American Warning.
Haire D. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 1, 1990, p1,3-4

Blood Transfusion Service

Patient Services at Risk in Blood Transfusion Centres.
Heatley M. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p11-12

Breast Feeding/Bottle Feeding

Infant Formulas harbour harmful bacteria.
Baby Milk Action. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p9-10

Infant formulas harbour harmful bacteria.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002 p9-10

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Sullivan CP. Breast v bottle feeding. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 4, 1993/4, p1-4

Nestle and Dead Babies.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 4, 1993/4, p9-11

Breech Birth

Birthing a baby by the breech at home.
Beech B. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p4-5

Coroner's inquiry into a breech delivery.
Beech B. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2 2002 p19-20

Breech Presentation - Caesarean operation versus normal birth
Lowdon G. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3, 1998, p1-4

Natural, Active Breech Birth.
Lowdon G. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3, 1998, p5

Keep Your Hands off the Breech.
Cronk M. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3 1998, p6-8

Why are some babies breech?
Lowdon G. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3, 1998, p8-9.

Turning Point for the Breech?
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3, 1998, p12-13

Caesareans

Money running out for convenience caesareans.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 3, 2002, p1-3

Assisting at my own caesarean.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002 p14

Caesarean Section or Vaginal Birth - what difference does it make?
Lowdon G, Chippington Derrick D. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 1, 2002, p1-5

What Happens When a Woman Needs a Caesarean?
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 2, 2001, p1-3

Failing to meet the standard.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 2, 2001, p4

Caring for women after major abdominal surgery.
Farnsworth J. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3, 1998, p14

Maintaining the Myth of Caesarean Safety.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 4, 1997/8, p1-3

Women Can Refuse Treatment.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p6-8

How to Tell if an Obstetrician is Mad.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p8

Court Ordered Caesareans - A Hidden Abuse.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 3, 1996, p1-4

Caesarean Operations.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p1-4

The Caesarean Experience.
Clement S. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p4-5

Court-ordered Obstetrical Intervention: A Short History.
Rock Alexia J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p6-8

Conscious During a General Anaesthetic Caesarean Operation.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p8-10

Court-Ordered Caesarean: Ethical Triumph or Surgical Rape?
Hewson B. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 2, 1994, p1-5

Caesarean Support Network.
Williams Y. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 4, 1991, p3

'Choice' in Childbirth

Challenging the Illusion of Choice.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 3, 2003, p1-4

The choice is yours - or is it?.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 3, 2003, p9-11

A Few Choice Thoughts.
Wickham S. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 2, 2001, p5-6

Birth Choices Under Threat in France.
Pilley G. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p12

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Breast v bottle feeding.
Sullivan CP. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 4, 1993/4, p1-4

Nestle and Dead Babies.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol. 5, No 4, 1993/4, p9-11

Home Birth - Informed Choice or Intimidation.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p14-15

Our Free Society ought to Deliver Choice on Births.
Savage W, Professor. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p15-16

Exercising Real Choice.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p19

Do Birth Preparation Groups Help?
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p6-7

The Patients Charter.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p8

Home Birth. What Kind of Choice?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 2, 1991, p6-7 and back page

Choice.
Ellingworth A. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 1, 1991, p6-7

Complaints

Through a glass darkly.
R. Whiting. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 4, 2002/3 p5-7

Going to the Ombudsman.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 2, 1997, p14-15

The New Complaints System: Snakes and Ladders.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 2, 1996, p9-11

GPs - The New Complaints Procedure.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p12-13

Stamping Out a Bad Practice.
Beech BAL. Ali M. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p6

Is Anybody Listening?
Key E. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p8-9

Being Heard.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 1, 1995, p9-10

Helping with Complaints.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 2, 1994, p8

NHS Complaints Procedures. AIMS Comments.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 2, 1994, p9-10

Kyle vs Rutherglen Maternity.
Husain C. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993, p9-10

"Sorry to Learn...".
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 1, 1991, p9-10

Accountability and Compensation.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 4, 1990, p1-3

Non Intervention on Trial.
O'Regan Cork M. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 4, 1990, p6-8

Conference and Meeting Reports

Maternity statistics: A mayday call. Health Statistics Users Group Conference, London, 1 May 2003
Dodwell M.

House of Commons Health Committee Enquiry into Choice in Childbirth: AIMS' submission.
B. Beech. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 2, 2003, p11-12

Building for a better birth. London, 13 June 2003.
Dodwell M. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 2, 2003, p18-19

Inequalities in pregnancy and childbirth. Maternity Alliance Conference, March 2003.
Key E. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 2, 2003, p19

House of Commons Select Committee on Health: Inquiry into provision of maternity services.
AIMS Journal Vol 15, No 1, 2003 p19

Cochrane Collaboration. Pregnancy and Childbirth Group. 10th Anniversary Meeting, November 2002.
Key E. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 3, 2002 p19

Share with care! People's view on consent and confidentiality of patient information, London, 4 November 2002.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 3, 2002 p20

Notes from the RCM Annual Conference.
Renault J. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 2, 2000, p11-12

A view from the AGM.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 4, 1997/8, p5-6

Memories of Down Under.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p10-12

Confidentiality

Confidence and confidentiality.
Walker C. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 2, 2003 p8-9

Share with care! People's view on consent and confidentiality of patient information, London, 4 November 2002.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 14 No 3 2002 p20

Cord Blood

Blood Money - first private UK Cord Blood Bank opens.
Pfeffer N. AIMS Journal, Vol 12 No 4 2000/1

Blood money for what?
Pfeffer N. AIMS Journal, Vol 16 No 4 2005 p6

Clamping the umbilical cord
Dunn P. AIMS Journal, Vol 16, No 4, 2005 p8

Death: Fetal/Baby

Premature babies: Avoidable deaths.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 2, 2003 p1

Register our babies.
Tong B. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 1, 2003 p10

Avoidable Death of Twins - Getting to the Truth.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, Spring 2001, p 4-6

Stillbirths and Infant Deaths.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p13-14

Miscarriage - The Loss of a Baby.
Mander R. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 4, 1998/9, p1-4

Precious Babies, Not Uterine Contents.
Wallace M. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 4, 1998/9, p5-7

The Life and Death of Jodie Straker.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 2, 1996, p3-5

What Really Happened in Cardiff.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p9-10

A Waterbirth Death in Sweden.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p7-8

Who needs the Psychiatrist?
Welch F. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p8-9

Death: Maternal

Maternal Deaths - RCOG Takes Over Publishing.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 1, 2002, p11-14

The Economy of Truth.
Winter P. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p4-5

Drugs

Misoprostol for induction of labour - Untested, unapproved and unnecessary. Includes 3 letters which have appeared in The Lancet.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 3, Autumn 2001, p1-4

Folic Acid - Magic Bullet or Potential Toxin?
Mason J and McNabb M. AIMS Journal Vol 13, No 2, 2001, p8-11

Vitamin K- An Alternative Perspective.
Wickham S. AIMS Journal Vol 13, No 2, Summer 2001, p11-13

Is Labour Just a Pain?
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No1, 1998, p1-4

Epidurals - Dead from the waist down?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 1, 1998, p4-6

Pethadine - A little shot of something (not so) nice.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 1, 1998, p7-8

Odent in the light of Alexander Technique.
Atabaki M, Machover I. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 1, 1998, p9-10

Heroin Babies.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 3, 1997, p7-8

Vaccines: The Holy War on the Family.
Hubbard B. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 2, 1996, p5-8

Use of Heroin in Labour - AIMS' concern.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p9-10

The Mobile Epidural ... Is it Such Good News?
Machover I. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p10-11

American Warning.
Haire D. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 1, 1990, p1,3-4

Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy: A personal account.
Abbott L. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 3, 2002, p9-11

Episiotomy

Episiotomy. Female Genital Mutilation.
Wagner M. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p1-5

We've Been Stitched Up - Badly.
Beecham L. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p7

Life After Episiotomy.
Johnson Amy. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 1, 1994, p7-8

Ethics

Lone Birth - Ethical Dilemmas.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 3, 2001, p 7

Water Birth Mother Accused of Illegal Birth and Child Neglect.
Sumpter Y. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, 2001, p7-9

Tatler Tales.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10. No 4, 1998/9, p10-11

Shackled prisoner wins compensation.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 2, 1998, p13

NHS Trust guilty of abuse of power in forced caesarean case.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 2, 1998, p14-15

Shackled Women.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p1-4

Birth in Chains.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, Winter 1995/6, p4-6

Background to Consumer Protests. Includes an article entitled 'Political Rhetoric and Debate'.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p6-9

Two articles: 'Women Prisoners Overseas' and 'Security for Who?'
The Howard League for Penal Reform. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p10

A Charter for Ethical Research in Maternity Care.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p11-13

The ORACLE Trial - NCT Comments. Followed by AIMS' response by Jean Robinson.
Gill Gyte on behalf of NCT Research and Information Group. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p10-11

AIMS and the Ethics of a Clinical Trial.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p1-5

Fetal/Infant Development

A knee-jerk responses to medicalised birth,
Dodwell M. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No2, 2002, p6-7

Good Birth Practice

Good Birth in Greenwich.
Horn A. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 2, 2001, p6-8

Bringing Birth Back Into the Community. Includes article on the History of the Edgware Birth Centre.
Rogers C. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p8-10

Home Birth

I did it! A VBAC water birth at home.
Hinchliffe L. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No2, 2002 p12-13

Supporting women who intend to give birth at home.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 3, 2001, p11-12

UKCC's failure to protect mothers and babies.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, 2001, p10-11

A Nail in the Coffin for Home Birth - New UKCC guidelines fail to support mothers and midwives.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 3, 2000, p1-4

They showed us the money!
Cook J. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 1, 2000, p10

Home Birth Hassles.
Warshal S. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p3-5

The Witch Hunt - Australian Style. Includes article from Hilda Bastian, entitled 'Hilda's Fax'.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p5-7

Women's Decision-making Around Home Birth.
AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p8-10

Scottish News. Includes article 'Moray Home Birth Information Sheet.
Sullivan, C. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p14

We Told You So. Birth at home and the Mental Health Act.
Smith J. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p10-12.

Policies for HomeBirth in Scotland.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p13

Arranging a Birth at Home. More information is contained in an AIMS Booklet.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p11

Supervision of Midwives.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993, p1-3

Guidelines for Home Birth.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993, p4-7

The issue of Home Birth, the Right to Choose.
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p1-3

Twins at Home, After a Previous Caesarean Section.
O'Keefe P. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p7-8

What Makes Hospital Births Dangerous?
Cox C. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p9

Arranging a Birth at Home. More information is contained in an AIMS Booklet.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p11

Home Birth in New Zealand.
Young C. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p13

Home Birth - Informed Choice or Intimidation.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p14-15

Safety Must override Fad for Home Births.
Sengupta BS. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p5-6

AIMS' Response to Mr. Sengupta.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p6-7

Home Birth. What Kind of Choice?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 2, 1991, p6-7 and back page

Hospital Birth

The Safety of Hospital Birth. The myth versus the reality.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 4, 1999, p1-3

Over-medicated and Under-informed. - What are the consequences for birthing women? The Safety of Hospital Birth. The myth versus the reality.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 4, 1999, p4-8

What Makes Hospital Births Dangerous?
Cox C. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p9

Infections

Infant formulas harbour harmful bacteria.
Baby Milk Action. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p 9-10

Hospital Acquired Infections.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 3, 2000, p5-6

HIV Testing and AIDS. - Includes two tables, one on HIV Antibody Tests, and the other on HIV in Women and Children in the United Kingdom.
Baby Milk Action. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 3, 2000, p7-9

Group B Strep and Pregnancy.
Plumb J. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 3, 2000, p10-11

Labour

Helping your Baby to Help Your Labour - The Mechanics of Birth in Laymen's Terms.
Sutton J. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p8-10

Normal Labour.
Key E. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p11

The Second Stage of Labour.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p4-6

Legal Action

Beech B. State-sanctioned kidnapping: Violation of a baby's human rights.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p1&3

Women Can Refuse Treatment.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p6-8

Court Ordered Caesareans - A Hidden Abuse.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 3, 1996, p1-4

Court-ordered Obstetrical Intervention: A Short History.
Rock Alexia J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p6-8

Court-Ordered Caesarean: Ethical Triumph or Surgical Rape?
Hewson B. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 2, 1994, p1-5

Maternity Services Liaison Committees - MSLCs

MSLCs - Where Are They Going Now?
Key E. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p11

Is Everything Rosy in the MSLC Garden? Part II - Focusing on the Process of Consumer Input.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p11-13

Is Everything Rosy in the MSLC Garden? Part I.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 3, 1996, p6-9

Maternity Unit Closures

Mothers Unite Against Unit's Closure.
Davidson K. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p12

Mother Power.
Crisp N. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 1, 1998, p11-13

Media

Tatler Tales.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10. No 4, 1998/9, p10-11

Maintaining the Myth of Caesarean Safety.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 4, 1997/8, p1,3

Mother and Baby Magazines Still Room for Improvement.
Warshal S. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 4, 1997/8, p10-11

Images of Childbirth.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p1-3

'Why a Distressed Baby?' Asks AIMS.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p3

Medicalised Birth

Active Management of Labour. - The Irish Way of Birth.
O'Regan M. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 2, 1998, p1-7

Medical Records

Health records and data protection: A review.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 1, 2003, p 11

Share with care! People's views on consent and confidentiality of patient information, London, 4th November 2002.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 3, 2002, p20

Medical Profession

An interview with Marsden Wagner.
Labusova E. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 3, 2003, p5-8

Bad Habits - a poor basis for medical policy.
Wagner M. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 4, 1999, p9-12

Maternity Madness.
Warshall S. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 3, 1997, p1-3

Come Out into the Open.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 1, 1994, p9-11

Failure of Communication.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p4

Men

40 years ago ... Men in the labour wards.
Beech BAL, Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 4, 2000/1, p7-8

Mental Health

Court Ordered Caesareans - A Hidden Abuse.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 3, 1996, p1-4

We Told You So. Birth at home and the Mental Health Act.
Smith J. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p10-12

Court-Ordered Caesarean: Ethical Triumph or Surgical Rape?
Hewson B. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 2, 1994, p1-5

Who needs the Psychiatrist?
Welch F. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p8-9

Midwives

The challenge of change in Wales.
G. Boden. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 4, 2002/3 p7-8

The midwife you have called knows you are waiting...
Thomas P. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 3, 2002 p6-8

Supporting the Mother. - Where are the midwife advocates?
AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, 2001, p1-3

UKCC's failure to protect mothers and babies.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, 2001, p10-11

Under-motivated, Under-skilled and Under Threat.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 4, 2000/1, p 1-4

Defining Midwifery Practice - Should the midwifery profession be split into "obstetric nurses" and "midwives"?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 4, 2000/1, p5-6

Midwife wins Supreme Court victory against Nursing Board.
O'Connor M. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 2, 2000, p4-5

Responding to Women's Needs.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 1, 2000, p1-4

A Way Forward for Midwives.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 1, 2000, p11-12

Where's the Good News?
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 3, 1999, p 1-4

Women Behaving Badly? Includes Beverley Beech's response.
Rosser J. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 3, 1999, p7-8

The Witch Hunt. - An International persecution of quality midwifery.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p1-4

The Anne Kelly Case.
O'Regan M. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p4-7

The Trial of Caroline Flint.
Rodgers C. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p8-9

A Trial by Newspaper.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p10-11

Midwifery. Will Higher Level Equal Lower Skill?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p1-3

The Death of Midwifery?
Taylor M. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p4-6

Independent Professionals - But for how much longer?
Rodgers C. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p7

Meeting and getting to know midwives - women's views.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 2, 1998, p8-11

Mob Midwifery?
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 2, 1998, p12

New Direction for the Royal College of Midwives?
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 3, 1997, p4-7

The Witch Hunt - Australian Style. Includes article from Hilda Bastian, entitled 'Hilda's Fax'.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p5-7

What's in a Name?
Charlwood A. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 2, 1996, p12 - 13

Midwifery Staffing Levels.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 2, 1995, p11

Midwife Managed Delivery Unit.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 1, 1995, p10-11

Accountable for What? New Thoughts on the Midwife/Mother Relationship.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p1-5.

Beyond Spiritual Midwifery.
Gaskin IM. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p6-9

Supervision of Midwives.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993

Robinson J. Midwife Crisis?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 1, 1992, p6-7

Midwives - Step out of the Shadows. 1991 Sir William Power Memorial Lecture.
Allison J. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p3-7

A Question of Trust.
Page L. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 3, 1991, p9

Midwives' Image.
Hawkins L. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 3, 1991, p10

The State of Midwifery.
Downe S. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 3, 1990, p7-8

Miscarriage

Miscarriage - The Loss of a Baby.
Mander R. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 4, 1998/9, p1-4

Miscarriage - Choice and Quality of Care.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p5-6

Is There a Miscarriage Risk?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p16-17

Who needs the Psychiatrist?
Welch F. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p8-9

Miscellaneous

Making headway in Wales.
Nock S. AIMS Journal, Vol 15 No 1 2003 p 12

Helping the Practitioner with 'IPD'.
Campbell-Smith, F. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 3, 2000, p12-13

Interview with: Dr. Desmond Bardon.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p6-8

Multiple Birth

Twins at Home, After a Previous Caesarean Section.
O'Keefe P. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p7-8

Normal Birth

Perspectives on normal birth.
Falcao R. AIMS Journal, Vol 14 No 3 2002 p12-13

What is Normal Birth?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001/2, p1-3

"Normal" Birth? Read the research and weep.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001/2, p4

Getting a Normal Birth - Whose Failure to Progress? Includes 'Janette's Story'.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001/2, p5-7

Posterior Babies - What mothers can do!
Denmark R. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 2, 2000, p9-10

Active Management of Labour. - The Irish Way of Birth.
O'Regan M. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 2, 1998, p1-7

Normal Birth - A Movement Standing Still.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 2, 1997, p1-4

Normal Birth - Does it Exist?
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 2, 1997, p4-8

What is "Normal Care"?
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 2, 1997, p8-11

Birth and the Woman Driver.
Bardon, D. MD, DPM, FRCPsych. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p11-12

I want a Normal Birth Please.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 1, 1994, p4-5

What do Women Want?
Evasdaughter S. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p4

The Second Stage of Labour.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p4-6

Obituaries

In memory of Alice Stewart.
Richmond C. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p11

Paediatric Care

The Life and Death of Jodie Straker.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 2, 1996, p3-5

Placenta

Vasa previa do you know what it is?
Goldstein V. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002. p22

Politics

House of Commons Health Committee Enquiry into Choice in Childbirth: AIMS' submission.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal Vol 15, No 2, 2003, p11

Naomi Wolf's 'Misconceptions' - Is it relevant to the UK?
McCabe A. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001-2002, p 8-9

UKCC's failure to protect mothers and babies.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, 2001, p10-11

Reinstating Women's Time in Childbirth.
Murphy-Lawless J. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 1, 2000, p5-6

Mater over Matter.
Morning C. AIMS Journal, Vol 10. No 4, 1998/9, p8-10

Human Relations in Obstetrics. This article is a summary of Norman Morris's speech at the opening of the Charing Cross Hospital on 23rd February 1960.
Morris N. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 4, 1997/8, p7-9

Scottish News.
Sullivan CP. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 3, 1997, p10

Scottish News.
Sullivan CP. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 3, 1997, p10

Normal Birth - A Movement Standing Still.
Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 2, 1997, p1-4

What are we Trying to Improve?
Warshal S. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p9-10

Scottish News.
Sullivan CP. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p12

Scottish News.
Sullivan CP. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p12

The Witch Hunt - Australian Style. Includes article from Hilda Bastian, entitled 'Hilda's Fax'.
AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 4, 1996/7, p5-7

Northern Ireland Still Waiting.
Wright J. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 3, 1996, p4-5

Scottish News.
Sullivan CP. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 3, 1996, p9

MD, DPM, FRCPsych. Birth and the Woman Driver.
Bardon, D. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p11-12

Robinson J. NHS Executive Advisory Group on Mother and Child Health.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p14-15

Provision of Maternity Services in Scotland - A Policy Review.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol. 5, No 4, 1993/4, p5

Rouse T. Seeing Mothers as Partners in Antenatal Care.
Thorley K. AIMS Journal, Vol. 5, No 4, 1993/4, p6-8

Cumberlege Report.
Edwards N. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p1-4

The Cumberlege Report: Part II.
Key E. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p4-5

Freedom to Care.
Baddeley PG. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p12

Changing Childbirth.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993, p10-11

AIMS In Northern Ireland.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 4, 1992/3, p13-14

After Winterton.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p1-3

What do Women Want?
Evasdaughter S. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p4

The Winterton Report.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 1, 1992, p1-3

Paddick S. Domino Doomed? How to Kill a Service by Degrees.
Wesson N. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 3, 1991, p7-8

Burning the Candle at Both Ends.
Hopkins L. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 2, 1991, p1

What are we AIMing for?
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 1, 1991, p1 and back page

Changing Childbirth.
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 2, 1990, p3-4

Postnatal

Supporting Women After Birth.
Lucas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001/2, p9-10

Delivering the Mother.
Allan H. AIMS Journal, Vol 10, No 3, 1998, p9-11

Surviving Severe Postnatal Depression.
Hinde J. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 1, 1994, p5-7

Post Natal Illness Care.
Hawkins L. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 1, 1994, p8-9

Postnatal Visits by Midwives Reduced.
Winter P. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p9

Pregnant Women in Prison

Tatler Tales.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 10. No 4, 1998/9, p10-11

Shackled Women.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p1-4

Birth in Chains.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p4-6

Background to Consumer Protests. Includes an article entitled 'Political Rhetoric and Debate'.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p6-9

Two articles: 'Women Prisoners Overseas' and 'Security for Who?'
The Howard League for Penal Reform. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p10

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder: AIMS' voice at the RCOG.
J. Robinson. AIMS Journal. Vol 14. No 4. 2002/3. p4

Research

The trauma of being born.
Charlwood A. Vol 15, No 1, 2003 p6-7

Cochrane Collaboration, Pregnancy and Childbirth Group - 10th Anniversary Meeting, November 2002.
Key E. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 3 2002. p19

The uses and abuses of research on support.
R. Mander. AIMS Journal Vol 14, No 3, 2002, P4-5

Charter for Ethical Research in Maternity Care.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 4, 1997/8, p3-5

Confidentiality Scandal in Sheffield.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 1, 1997, p11

A Charter for Ethical Research in Maternity Care.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 4, 1995/6, p11-13

The ORACLE Trial - NCT Comments. Followed by AIMS' response by Jean Robinson.
Gyte G on behalf of NCT Research and Information Group. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 3, 1995, p10-11

AIMS and the Ethics of a Clinical Trial.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p1-5

NHS Executive Advisory Group on Mother and Child Health.
Beech BAL. Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 3, 1994, p14-15

Social Services

The effects of child-protection investigations on maternity care.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 15, No 1, 2003 p8-9

tate-sanctioned kidnapping: Violation of a baby's human rights.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p1&3

Statistics

Failing to meet the standard.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 2, 2001, p4

In Pursuit of Reliable Maternity Statistics.
Dodwell M. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 3, 2001 p8-10

The Availability of Statistical Information to Women. What are your experiences?
Kenny N., Macfarlane A. AIMS Journal, Vol 9, No 3, 1997, p9

Keeping Mum.
Waterson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993, p7-8

After Winterton.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 3, 1992, p1-3

The Winterton Report.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 1, 1992, p1-3

"We Must Provide What the Women Want".
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 1, 1992, p4

Change, What Change.
Chamberlain G. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 1, 1992, p4-5

Mr. Winterton's Coup.
Warden J. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 1, 1992, p5-6

House of Commons Health Committee Inquiry into Maternity Services AIMS Submission.
Lawson S. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 3, 1991, p3-5

Welsh Office N.H.S. Directorate - Protocol for Investment in Health Gain - Maternal and Early Child Health.
Billingsley J. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 3, 1991, p5-6

Harvest Time.
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 3, 1991, p1,22

Redundant. A women-centred approach.
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 2, 1991, p11-12

Models for Empowerment.
Stewart N. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 3, 1990, p1,32

Stillbirth

Stillbirths and Infant Deaths.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 2, 1999, p13-14

Third Stage Management

Managing the Third Stage.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 3, 1999, p4-6

Care during the Third Stage of Labour: commentary on a Commentary.
Chalmers I. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 3, 1990, p8-11

Ultrasound

Another "Revolutionary" Scanner?
Rogers C. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 1, 1999, p6

What Really Happened in Cardiff.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal Vol 6, No 4, 1994, p9-10

Ultrasound and Delayed Speech.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol. 5, No 4, 1993/4, p8-9

Latest Update on Ultrasound.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p6-7

Antenatal Ultrasound Risks - Growing Consumer Concern.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p9-10

Ultrasound? Unsound Update.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 2, 1993, p3, and p24

Ultrasound???Unsound.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p3

Whose Risks and ... Whose Benefits?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p4-6

Who Uses Ultrasound?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p6-7

AIMS Raises some Questions.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p8-10

Dyslexia - A Possible Side Effect.
AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p11

How Accurate is Screening?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p11-14

How Much Ultrasound is your Baby Getting?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p14-15

Jumping Babies.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p15-16

Is There a Miscarriage Risk?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p16-17

Cancer Risks?
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p18-19

Transvaginal Ultrasound.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p19-20

Ultrasound and the Newborn.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p20-21

Women's Feelings about Ultrasound.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p21-23

A Discussion of AIMS' Future Policy.
Beech BAL, Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 1, 1993, p24

Unattended Births

Lone birth- not just lucky.
Lord A. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p13&14

Dangers of increasing the penalty for lay assistance at a home birth.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 3, 2001

Unassisted Childbirth.
Kaplan-Shanley L. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 1, 2000, p7-9

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean - VBAC

Caesarean Section or Vaginal Birth - what difference does it make?
Lowdon G, Chippington Derrick D. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 1, 2002, p1-5

VBAC - On Whose Terms?
Lowdon G, Chippington Derrick D. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 1, 2002, p5-7

Natural VBAC in Ireland. A real miracle birth.
Stephenson J, Wright J. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 1, 2002, p9-10

I did it! A VBAC water birth at home.
Hinchliffe L. AIMS Journal, Vol 14 No 2, 2002 p12-13

VBAC - Vaginal Birth after Caesarean or Very Big Authority Challenge?
Beech BAL, Thomas P. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p1-4

Do Mothers Put Their Babies at Risk?
Lowdon G. AIMS Journal, Vol 8, No 1, 1996, p4-5

Preparing for Confrontation.
Brown S. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 4, 1991, p4-5

VBAC - The Right to a Normal Birth.
Clement S. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 4, 1991, p1,5

VBAC Information & Support. VBAC Action Plan.
Howes L. AIMS Journal, Vol 3, No 4, 1991, p4

Vaginal Birth Following Caesarean Section.
Williams Y. AIMS Journal, Vol 2, No 2, 1990, p18-19

Violence

Domestic Violence in Pregnancy.
Price S. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 4, 2001-2002, p11-12

Water Birth

How to get a water birth.
Campbell Smith F. AIMS Journal, Vol 14, No 2, 2002, p8

A troublemaker who got her water birth.
Calvert S. AIMS Journal, vol 14 no 3 2002 p14

Water Birth Mother Accused of Illegal Birth and Child Neglect.
Sumpter Y. AIMS Journal, Vol 13, No 1, 2001, p7-9

RCOG Caught on the Net. Clinical Guidelines on Waterbirth are Pretty Wet.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 2, 2000, p7-8

Waterbirth - Time to Move Forward.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 2, 2000, p1-3

Teaching Hospital Needs a Lesson in Waterbirth.
DV, Richmond Surrey. AIMS Journal, Vol 12, No 2, 2000, p5-6

There is no demand for a water birth.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 11, No 4, 2000, p21

Water Labour, Water Birth.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 1, 1995, p1-3

Women in Water. A View from Hillingdon.
Nightingale CA. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 1, 1995, p7-8

Emily's Choice and the Ethics of Waterbirth Care.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 7, No 1, 1995, p4-6

East Herts Water Birth Debacle.
Beech BAL. AIMS Journal, Vol 6, No 2, 1994, p5-7

A Waterbirth Death in Sweden.
Robinson J. AIMS Journal, Vol 5, No 3, 1993, p7-8

A Case for AIMS.
Anon. AIMS Journal, Vol 4, No 2, 1992, p7-9

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