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Breastfeeding Outside the Narrative: D-MER and Epistemic Injustice

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In this thought-provoking article, Dr Charlie Middleton explores the hidden emotional realities of breastfeeding through the lens of Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), a little-recognised condition that can cause sudden feelings of dread, anxiety, or anger during milk let-down. Drawing on the concept of epistemic injustice, the article examines how......
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Keeping babies warm when birth happens outside the maternity care system

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In this article Dr. Laura Goodwin explores the critical challenge of keeping babies warm when birth occurs unexpectedly outside the maternity care system. Drawing on pioneering research into prehospital births, the article highlights the risks of neonatal hypothermia, the barriers faced by ambulance clinicians and emergency call handlers, and the......
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My journey to become a Registered Qualified Midwife

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From witnessing her daughter’s high-risk pregnancy and the extraordinary care provided by midwives and neonatal teams, to overcoming personal loss, cancer, and neurodiversity-related challenges, this is the story of Sheila Gregory’s determination to fulfil her ambition of becoming a registered midwife. Spanning six years of resilience, setbacks and achievement, her......
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Are you asking for more midwives?

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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......
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