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Journal Vol. 26, No. 2 — Long-term Impact

ISSN 0256-5004 (Print)

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Beyond the moment of birth
Nadine Edwards looks at the potential long-term impacts of maternity care

Ten Things...
I wish every woman knew about induction of labour by Sara Wickham

Midwife Julia Duthie's case
Nadine Edwards reports on Julia's six year pursuit of justice

What is FGM?
Siobán O’Brien Green highlights the serious issues surrounding female genital mutilation

Master
Hazel Katherine Larkin explores the power of terminology

SCPHRP (Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy) Public Seminar: Exploring continuity of care in maternity and post-natal services
Nadine Edward reports on this seminar which took place at the University of Edinburgh on 27 May 2014

A zumba-induced baby
Virginia Hatton shares her story of being pregnant for 40 weeks and 18 days

Research:
Gill Boden and Nadine Edwards review

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Also in this issue: Obituary - Marsden Grigg Wagner

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