Maternity & Midwifery Forum
Birmingham Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2026

Birmingham Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

Wednesday 13 May 2026 | Cranmore Avenue,
Shirley, Solihull, B90

Dianne Garland

Founder, MidwifeExpert; Author

Dianne Garland, founder of MidwifeExpert, is a globally recognised authority on waterbirth. Since 1989, she has pioneered education, research, and clinical practice in this field, training midwives worldwide. With over 40 years in midwifery, she has authored influential books and advises hospitals internationally, shaping best practices for safe, empowering waterbirth experiences. 

Dianne Garland