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Maternity in a pandemic: a personal perspective

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By Jenny Smith Nothing can prepar…   Read more…

What has the AIMS campaigns team been up to this quarter?

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . Other quarterly updates By the AI…   Read more…

Aims Editorial December 2021: What just happened?

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . Alex Smith The title of the edito…   Read more…

How does BMI influence maternity care and outcomes? A review of NMPA’s report: NHS Maternity Care for Women with a Body Mass Index of 30 kg/m2 or Above

Vol. 33, No. 4, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 4 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . [ All charts are taken from or ad…   Read more…

The Montgomery ruling and your birth rights

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here Editor’s note: The duty of doctors,…   Read more…

Gaining a person’s consent for medical treatment has to be ‘just right’

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here Vintage illustration by Arthur Rack…   Read more…

Decision-making theory: Does Muriel have free will?

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here By Alex Smith Muriel is expecting a…   Read more…

Informed decision-making and the antenatal educator

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here By Caroline Smith As a perinatal ed…   Read more…

Pregnant and non-compliant: Rejecting fear-based healthcare and regaining informed consent

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here By Maria Lyons Picture this scenari…   Read more…

An open letter to my midwives

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By Heather Spain Dear Midwives, M…   Read more…

#mycaesarean: An innovative service improvement programme to enhance the birth experience for women undergoing elective caesarean

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By Georgia Smith, Charlotte Harfo…   Read more…

Seen and unseen: Spirituality as an underestimated dimension of decision-making around birth

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . A reflection by Laura S. Jansson…   Read more…

I’ve Just Had a Baby

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . I’ve Just Had a Baby After Annie…   Read more…

Decisions about our care are for us - the service user - to make. Yes, but ...

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By the AIMS Campaigns Team Regula…   Read more…

Putting Better Births’ Personalised Care into Practice: Comments on Progress and Recent Guidance of the Better Births Recommendation

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By Georgia Clancy It’s been five…   Read more…

Book review: Dynamic Positions in Birth

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Murray Enkin obituary

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here By Tania Staras In 1992 I was a 23-…   Read more…

Book Review: Making Informed Decisions on Childbirth: One Scientist’s International Perspective by Sofie Vantiers

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

Complete list of book reviews on the AIMS website AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, ple…   Read more…

Introducing PMH Support

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . Scott Mair is a husband, Veteran,…   Read more…

MBRRACE report: racial inequalities in maternity outcomes continue

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here . By Megan Disley On the 14th Janua…   Read more…

Birth Activists Briefing: Why it’s important for you to get involved in your local Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP)

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here By the AIMS Campaigns Team Maternit…   Read more…

What has the AIMS Campaigns Team been up to this quarter?

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here Other quarterly updates Covid-19: W…   Read more…

AIMS Commentary: the OASI care bundle debate

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here by the AIMS Campaigns Team The pros…   Read more…

September Editorial: Are you sitting comfortably?

Vol. 33, No. 3, ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)

AIMS Journal, 2021, Vol 33, No 3 To read or download this Journal in a magazine format on ISSUU, please click here By Alex Smith How better to start a…   Read more…

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