Are you asking for more midwives?
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......
A profession finding its voice: Why the Birmingham Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026 matters
On Wednesday 13 May 2026, the Birmingham Maternity & Midwifery Festival returns to the Midlands, welcoming over 300 healthcare professionals to the Cranmore Park Conference Centre. More than just a conference, this year’s event feels like a statement of intent for a profession navigating challenge, change, and growing pressure. At......
Leading with Solutions, not Trauma- Black Maternal Health week 20th-26th April 2026
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......
Returning Home: Midwifery, Sláintecare, and Protecting What Matters
Following a period of living and working in education practice abroad, Dr Maeve Anne O’Connell, has stepped back into life in Ireland and become Lecturer in Midwifery at University College Cork. She reflects on the policies affecting current practice, as well as her personal experience of receiving care. She challenges......