Our research in this area benefits from knowledge across many fields, with specific expertise in Maternal and Child Nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Breastfeeding, Perinatal Mental Health, Childbirth and Global Midwifery Practices Evaluation and Research.<br><br>UCLan conducts national and international research projects within the two specific research units of the Midwifery and Maternal Child Health cluster. These have resulted in increased knowledge and improved clinical practice related to childbirth, maternal and infant health and wellbeing.The Midwifery and Maternal Child Health cluster co-ordinates a range of multidisciplinary regional, national and international meetings, networks and conferences, these include health practitioner and service user representation.A range of commissioned health- and social care-based evaluations have led to the targeting, initiation, re-design and implementation of service delivery and accountability systems in several Lancashire-based National Health Services.<br><br>ReaCH research has contributed to the change in definition of ‘normal birth' in the collection of government maternity statistics, and has catalysed the establishment of the Royal College of Midwives' Campaign for Normal Birth.<br><br>Studies undertaken by both research teams have been cited in national clinical guidelines, including those of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).