Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Are we really rolling back on commitments to maternity safety?  

Ana Correia
Last week the UK Secretary of State for Health announced significant cuts to the ring-fenced maternity safety budget to redistribute money to local Integrated Care Boards. Naomi Delap, Director, Birth Companions, shares concerns about the move and the potential impacts on those facing disadvantage and inequity.   _________________________________________________ We’re in a......

The Gentle Power of Journaling After Baby Loss 

Ana Correia
Recently we shared an article on journaling as a tool for helping process the emotions of baby loss. Gail Powell, Life coach, Author and Publisher continues by discussing how putting pen to paper can help parents navigate grief, memory, and meaning. She introduces the ‘Whispers to my baby journal’ as......

Optimal Maternity Care in Times of Crisis: Insights from New Zealand 

Ana Correia
Earth day takes place on April 22nd to raise issues around environmental protection. Climate change is causing crises across the globe which impacts women and families. Dr. Sarah Lockwood, Senior Researcher at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand, shares research that midwives are essential during climate crises to improve equitable......

One Million more Midwives: International Confederation of midwives congress 2026

Ana Correia
The 34th Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives takes place in Lisbon, Portugal in June 2026. Dr Jenny Hall, Editor of the Maternity and Midwifery forum shares information on how you may be involved.   _________________________________________________ Every three years the International Confederation of midwives (ICM) holds an event gathering midwives......

Can We Find Joy At Work?

Ana Correia
The pressures of midwifery practice are well documented now.  But what of the impact of the attitudes of others toward you or yours towards others? Could making small changes make a difference to how we feel? Karen Gasper Midwife, founder of Flourish For Birth & Beyond, Artist and Life Coach addresses the question and provides suggestions to......

The Hidden Global Burden of Stillbirth

Ana Correia
Stillbirth is a tragic event and has a profound impact on families. It is a global health crisis, as Dr Margaret Murphy, Programme Director BSc Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, explains and addresses ways research and resources are aiming to prevent and support those who experience......

How to flourish and combat stress in maternity

Ana Correia
April is targeted as Stress Awareness month, though we know stressful environments and situations can occur throughout the year! Kate Greenstock, Midwife, Coach (CPCC, PCC) and Author of Flourish: A Practical and Emotional Guidebook to Thriving in Midwifery, discusses burnout, trauma and stress, offering some pointers to combat the impact.  _________________________________________________ So here we......