Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Poverty and maternal health – midwives as public health practitioners

Debra
In this article Dr Jenny Hall, Editor, Matflix discusses the impact and outcomes poverty has on women and their families. Touching on recent reports that evaluate there is great reason for concern: the public health needs of families are not being prioritised. Missed opportunities for care for those in more......
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‘A square peg in a round hole’: Navigating maternity as an autistic student midwife and beyond

Debra
Students and midwives alike come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. In this article Holly Conley-Reid, a newly qualified midwife, shares her personal experience of having autism as a student and provides advice for educators and midwives. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‘A square peg in a round hole’: Navigating maternity as an......
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LatchAid, A leading Breastfeeding & Parenting Support App, comes to Android

Debra
LATCHAID, A LEADING BREASTFEEDING & PARENTING SUPPORT APP, COMES TO ANDROID   Now able to help even more parents and support better UK breastfeeding outcomes   LatchAid, the ground-breaking app has launched on Android in Google Play Store with a rebuilt Gen2 version, one year after launching on iOS in......
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March with Midwives – stand together for maternity services

Debra
We know all is not right in maternity services. In this article Maddie McMahon paints a stark picture of what services could become if nothing is done. On 20th November the March for Midwives will take place at an area near you; she invites and encourages all to attend in solidarity. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   March......
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Midwifery Education Under Pressure – The Review

Debra
In this article Neil Stewart, Editorial director for the Maternity and Midwifery Forum, reviews content from the Midwifery Education under Pressure conference. He points to the gaps and calls for an increased focus on the needs of midwifery education. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Midwifery Education Under Pressure – The Review  It is a......
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Call the midwife: the fallacy of centralised care

Debra
Responding to the current maternity crisis many services are pulling midwives out of community care to centralise. Nicole Rajan-Brown, Editorial Executive, Maternity and Midwifery Forum; former Editor, The Student Midwife Journal, discusses reasons why this is not helpful to meeting the needs of women and families. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Call the midwife: the fallacy of centralised......
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When did it change – the public discourse about maternity and midwifery?

Debra
The narrative has changed, and midwifery is struggling to make its voice heard writes Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, Maternity and Midwifery Forum and MATFLIX. What is going on and how do we reverse the trend? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When did it change – the public discourse about maternity and midwifery? Under pressure.......
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Extraordinary review to extraordinary: improving student experience at Bangor University

Debra
Midwifery globally is currently facing immense pressures. In this environment midwifery educators still must work with practice environments to develop and support students to become the midwives of the future.  In this article Sheila Brown, midwifery lecturer, Julie Roberts, Midwifery Course Director, and Emily Ford, newly qualified midwife, all from......
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Midwifery in Abu Dhabi is here!

Debra
The next in the series on developing an international midwifery programme, Maeve O’Connell describes the next part of the journey in Abu Dhabi. Teaching and learning is happening and she shares how their involvement is now opening doors to other exciting opportunities. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Midwifery in Abu Dhabi is here! 1.......
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It’s more than a moustache: men’s wellbeing in the spotlight

Debra
November brings a focus on men’s mental and physical health, and the growth of moustaches as a reminder. In maternity care men have often felt neglected, yet Pete Wallroth, CEO of Mummy’s Star, points out the need to recognise men’s experience. In sharing his powerful personal story, he reminds us......
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