Louise Silverton, Deputy General Secretary of the RMC, said: "We're extremely pleased that Lorely, together with more than 140 other MPs from across the political spectrum. Is supporting student midwives."
"One in five student midwives abandon their studies. Many cite financial hardship as the main reason for dropping out, which is a terrible waste.
"We need 10,000 more midwives for the Government to live up to its manifesto commitment that by 2009 all women will be supported by the same midwife throughout their pregnancy, and that all women should have choice over where and how they give birth.
"To achieve this student midwives must be given the greatest possible chance of completing their studies, and that is why I am backing the RCN campaign for a £10,000 bursary for every student midwife.
"This investment in our maternity services would in turn deliver a better deal for mothers, babies and their families."
