Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Are you asking for more midwives?

Paul
The 5th May is the date set aside globally to celebrate International Day of the Midwife, led by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). The theme this year is “One Million More Midwives”. Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE Chief Midwife, Kate Stringer Midwife Advisor, Stephanie Marriott Midwife Advisor, Dr Solomon Hailemeskel......

Leading with Solutions, not Trauma- Black Maternal Health week 20th-26th April 2026

Paul
This week has been Black Maternal Health week with a theme of Leading with Solutions, not Trauma. Led by campaigners and charity FIVEXMORE Jenny Hall, Midwifery educator, researcher and editor, shares information and resources about the week and to support the maternal wellbeing of Black women and birthing people. This......

What do the Health Improvement Scotland Maternity Care Standards mean to Midwives in Scotland?

Paul
Last week the new Maternity Care Standards were published by Health Improvement Scotland. These are to be used to establish appropriate care in all settings across Scotland. Jaki Lambert, Director of RCM Scotland explains how they came about, explores what they are and highlights potential challenges What do the Health......