March 21st marks World Down Syndrome day which, this year, calls on governments to improve support for those with Down syndrome, parents and families. The charity Positive about Down syndrome shares how Nicola Enoch turned her experience of life with Tom into creating the charity to support others.   _________________________________________________ When......

With current shortage of maternity staff in services stress and burnout continues to be high. Gina Finnerty, Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD) at the University of Greenwich, discusses burnout and how this may be recognised and reduced in the workplace.   _________________________________________________ Introduction  This blog has a......

Brain injury around the time of birth may have serious consequences. Yet the data available around these circumstances is inconsistent. Sarah Clark, Research communications manager, and Jan van der Scheer, PhD, Senior Research Associate, The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS Institute), University of Cambridge highlight the work that is being......

Postnatal care is an important aspect of midwives’ roles in the UK and other countries. It is also important for women and families, yet it is known that it is a challenge to meet needs appropriately, especially in the current climate of staffing. Elizabeth Duff, until recently Senior Policy Advisor......

Last week we celebrated our first festival of the year – the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025. Take a look at the winners from the London Midwifery Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services. Narrowcast Media Group produced, filmed and live......

In October 2024 a significant independent report that examined how to enable safe quality maternity care in Northern Ireland was released. It reported on widespread concerns about the service, and importantly, provides a blueprint for improvements and change, which may be replicated across other countries. We are privileged Mary J......

Postnatal depression remains a challenging condition affecting many women, their babies and those around them. Rebecca McGawley, Communications Manager for Breathe Arts Health Research shares evidence of the impact of singing groups on women with this condition and suggests how midwives can help spread the word about them.  _________________________________________________ The......