Epistemic Equity: Midwives, History, and International Women’s Day
As we move toward International Women’s day on March 8th our thoughts are drawn to the pressures women and midwives are facing globally. We can be grateful for the opportunities and freedom of choice women have in the UK, despite current imperfections. Dr Alys Einion, midwife and Senior Lecturer for......
Get your voice heard and achievements recognised: Writing for Maternity & Midwifery Forum
Despite the testing times maternity services face, midwives and students are continuing to transform the landscape of maternity care every day through inspiring projects and clinical innovations. In this article Dr Jenny Hall, MATFLIX and Maternity & Midwifery Forum Editor, encourages readers to contribute their own stories of inspiring projects,......
Domestic abuse in the perinatal period, and the importance of asking “the question”
The statistics around abusive behaviours during pregnancy and in the first 1001 remains at a high level, despite the knowledge of professional interventions for many years. The For Baby’s Sake Trust work with parents with previous history of abuse, aiming to break the cycle and prevent ongoing harm through generations.......
Book review: Harry, Forever loved, Forever missed, Forever three
Kerry Annable’s HARRY: Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Forever Three is a deeply moving and profoundly human account of the life and loss of a young child. While not a conventional medical textbook, this work holds significant value for healthcare professionals, particularly those working in Midwifery, Paediatrics, Neonatology, Palliative care, Mental......
You were held: a midwife photography project in complex safeguarding situations
There are many women who have struggles in their personal life that may ultimately lead to the risk of being separated from their babies. These are particularly challenging situations for all concerned and midwives are often at the forefront of providing support. In this project Gaynor Morrison, Senior Lecturer, Kingston......
The Midwives’ Gospel: The forgotten women at the birth of Jesus
Did you know there are records of midwives attending Mary for the birth of the baby Jesus? Portrayed in art over the centuries, Professor Jane Salvage, Independent Nursing Consultant and Visiting Professor, Kingston University, London shares her fascination for these midwives and the publication of her studies in two books.......
Lessons from Call the Midwife for contemporary midwifery practice
‘Call the Midwife’ is a TV series based in the UK, but has now become an international treasure. Relating the story of midwives based in the Poplar area of London it traces the history of midwifery from the 1950s, now reaching the 1970s. Samuel Todd, Consultant Midwife, Sherwood Forest Hospitals......
Professor Tim Draycott (1964–2025): Celebrating a global leader in maternity safety
It is with sadness we bring news that Professor Tim Draycott, a recognised global leader in maternal safety died suddenly in November. Danielle Doyle, Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead, The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute, University of Cambridge, shares some of his achievements. A new scholarship fund has been set up......