Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Multilingual Maternity Padlet to support maternity care

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The use of digital methods in the NHS is both increasing and expected. Maternity care is no exception and there may be many benefits to increasing access digitally to support care for diverse populations to improve disparities. Waheeda Abbas, Cultural Liaison Midwife for Bolton Foundation Trust, shares how a Multilingual......
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The Papers | Maternity and Midwifery Forum

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News Headlines 2025 Stay abreast of key messages and developments and ensure you stay in touch with your peers. Refresh this each week to find the latest headlines picked out by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s editorial team.   W/B Monday 20th January 2025 Improving maternity provision for incarcerated women......
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Supporting Infant feeding in the Armed voices: the Defence Breastfeeding Network

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Being pregnant and infant feeding within the UK Armed forces is a challenge for many servicewomen and their families. To assist support the Defence Breastfeeding Network (DBN) was established to provide peer support and guidance for Armed Forces families during pregnancy, maternity leave and beyond when it came to breastfeeding.......
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The Midwives Twitch – The Art and Science of Midwifery Intuition 

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Intuition is a recognised way of knowing and valued by midwives (Barnfather, 2013). However, what components of midwifery knowledge enable the phenomenon of midwifery intuition? Dr Elaine Moore, a retired midwife from Ayrshire, Scotland, a recent presenter at the MMF Festival in Edinburgh, shares some theoretical findings from her recent......
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Candidiasis and Mastitis during breastfeeding research project- your help needed

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Candidiasis and Mastitis are a common condition during breastfeeding. Yet there is little evidence on healthcare providers knowledge. Cato Baetens from the University of Brussels (VUB), is undertaking a Masters level project and invites European health carers to respond to a survey.  __________________________________ Do you want to support research in......
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The Power of Midwifery Societies: creating lasting connections and harnessing the power of enthusiasm 

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It is of continued concern the pressure student midwives are under across the UK, trying to make ends meet while fulfilling all the course requirements. Midwifery societies have a role in providing peer support. Mira Waligora, part 3 MSc Midwifery Student, University of the West of Scotland shares how their......
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Vaccinations in pregnancy and breastfeeding

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The information on whether to have vaccinations during pregnancy and breastfeeding (or even breastfeeding when pregnant) is often confusing and frightening to women. As a result, women may refuse or feel forced into having the vaccination without full information. In this article Wendy Jones PhD MRPharmS MBE, pharmacist dispels some of......
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