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      The NMC standards of proficiency represent the skills, knowledge and attributes all midwives must demonstrate. They can be a key resource in your revalidation in considering what knowledge and skills you need to practise safely, reflecting on your practice and identifying any further learning; to help you plan your CPD.

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      These short NHS animations are designed to help you think about how you reflect the standards in the work that you do.

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Epidurals in labour

Epidurals are used as an effective form of pain relief for labour by approximately 25-30% of women during childbirth.  This i-learn module on epidural use for labour aims to develop midwives’ knowledge and understanding of the different types of epidural, the advantages and disadvantages of their use and the impact they may have on the women who choose them. This will improve midwives' confidence in safely caring for women who choose to birth using epidural analgesia. On completion of this module you will understand: What types of epidural are available when each epidural type is appropriate The indications and contraindications for their use How epidural analgesia works The role of the midwife in caring for the labouring woman before, during and after epidural administration Side effects and complications, how to identify these and take appropriate actions The midwife’s role in the wider multidisciplinary team during epidural care Study time: approx. 1 hour Updated: 2026

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Started: May 2018
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Personalised Care

Maternity policy in the UK focuses on provision of safe and personalised care across the perinatal period (NHS England 2016; Scottish Government 2017; Welsh Government 2019).​ As advocates for women and babies, midwives are central to supporting and facilitating personalised care.This course aims to provide guidance for midwives on personalised care and how to facilitate the informed decision-making process​ in daily practice and to showcase examples of facilitating this process.​ Study time: 25 minutes approx Learner feedback: 'Good update''Brilliant course - up to date information, research.' Updated: 2026

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Started: Dec 2022
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Women with sickle cell

You are working on a maternity assessment unit on a hot, summer’s day when you meet Roseanne. She is in obvious pain and tells you her chest hurts.   Roseanne’s partner informs you that she has sickle cell and presents her medical alert card. He tells you she is experiencing a 'crisis.’ She is currently 28+3 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Although she is booked for care elsewhere, she has brought herself in to the unit whilst visiting family in the area. What do you do? When you have completed this module you will have a deeper understanding of: how to respond to a woman presenting with a sickle cell crisis the maternity care needs of women with sickle cell, including possible complications the service user experiences, research, campaigns and enquiries highlighting the need for better maternity care for women with sickle cell Study time (approx): 25 minutes Feedback from learners: “Very informative. Animated videos as well as real life scenarios made it more engaging. Having sound knowledge of care given to women with sickle cell is important for midwives ” "Well organised and designed. Good science and personal experience. Moving. Usable, accessible and broken down very well." "The content was accessible, easy to read and presented in manageable chunks. Each section was simple to navigate and separated clearly." "A great module that enhanced my knowledge of sickle cell." NMC Future Midwife Standards Domains: Domain 4: Additional care for women and newborn infants with complications Midwives are ideally placed to recognise any changes that may lead to complications. The midwife is responsible for immediate emergency response and first line management and in ensuring timely collaboration with and referral to interdisciplinary and multiagency colleagues. The midwife has specific responsibility for continuity and coordination of care, providing ongoing midwifery care as part of the interdisciplinary team, and acting as an advocate for women and newborn infants to ensure that they are always the focus of care.  Published: 2026

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Started: Aug 2025
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FutureSuture: Perineal trauma management and care

This course has been designed to increase your knowledge and competence in perineal care. It is aimed at newly qualified midwives but should be equally helpful to those new or nervous at suturing. Or if you've had a gap in using this skill. It includes strategies to help you to gain more experience in perineal trauma identification, repair and management. We have designed this course to work alongside PEARLS: the RCM perineal repair and suturing elearning course. During this course you will cover: How to address your feelings and concerns about becoming competent in perineal assessment and repair The importance of woman-centred communication in obtaining consent and providing information about perineal trauma and suture care The importance of effective communication with colleagues when asking for opportunities for experience, assistance and support as required  Other relevant perineal care resources to support your journey towards perineal management knowledge, competence and confidence Study time: 60-70 minutes (approx.) 

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Started: Nov 2025
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Peripartum hyponatraemia

Peripartum hyponatraemia is a potentially serious and often under-recognised condition that can affect women and birthing people during labour and immediately after birth. This module is designed to develop understanding of the causes, risks, and clinical signs of hyponatraemia in the peripartum period. Through an exploration of the physiology, risk factors, and symptoms, this module empowers maternity staff with practical knowledge to support prevention, early detection, and appropriate escalation - ultimately contributing to safer care for mothers and babies. Study time: 15 minutes This module aligns with the following NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives: Domain 4: Additional care for women and newborn infants with complications Domain 6: The midwife as skilled practitioner

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Started: Dec 2025
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MaternityPEARLS: suturing

NOTE: course content is the same as the previous version of MaternityPEARLS - it has been moved into a different format to support accessibility. MaternityPEARLS is an online resource for midwives on perineal repair and suturing. During this module you will: refresh your knowledge of the anatomy and functions of the pelvic floor observe basic surgical skills on a model and in real life learn about assessing and classifying perineal trauma consider the immediate postnatal management of perineal trauma This i-learn module consists entirely of video content (captions now available). Study time: 3.5 hours (approx.) Last updated: 2026

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Started: Jun 2026
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