Midwifery Feature Articles Archives - Maternity & Midwifery Forum

How hard can midwifery push for pregnant women?

Ana Correia20 May 202520 May 2025

It will come as no surprise that the UK NHS is struggling to balance the books. The King’s fund has released a new report on the financial state of the NHS. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, reflects on the concerning impact for maternity services. The Kings Fund, the leading health......

Traditional midwifery and birth rites – a South American journey

Ana Correia20 May 202520 May 2025

For all of us in midwifery globally it is easy to feel there is only ‘our way’ of caring for women and forget midwives have been around for millennia and across all settings. Recently, Dianne Garland, Freelance Midwife, spent time travelling in South America, and shares some of her experience......

Are we really rolling back on commitments to maternity safety?

Ana Correia13 May 202513 May 2025

Last week the UK Secretary of State for Health announced significant cuts to the ring-fenced maternity safety budget to redistribute money to local Integrated Care Boards. Naomi Delap, Director, Birth Companions, shares concerns about the move and the potential impacts on those facing disadvantage and inequity. _________________________________________________ We’re in a......

The Gentle Power of Journaling After Baby Loss

Ana Correia12 May 202512 May 2025

Recently we shared an article on journaling as a tool for helping process the emotions of baby loss. Gail Powell, Life coach, Author and Publisher continues by discussing how putting pen to paper can help parents navigate grief, memory, and meaning. She introduces the ‘Whispers to my baby journal’ as......

The Genomic journey in maternity: a guide for midwives and neonatal teams

Ana Correia7 May 20257 May 2025

Genomics is a topic that is quickly developing, and midwives and neonatal teams need to keep abreast with the changes. The Maternity and Midwifery Forum are collaborating with the NHS England Genomics Medicine Service to bring a series of sessions to inform and educate on the developments. Colette Scrace, Clinical......

Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 – 20 May

Paul7 May 20257 May 2025

The Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 takes place on Tuesday 20 May online and in-person at the Trent Conference Centre, Nottingham. _________________________________________________ Midwifery is often described as being in a state of flux, reflecting the dynamic nature of the profession, which requires ongoing adaptation in education, practice, and regulatory......

Defying the Odds: Celebrating the Work and Legacy of a Midwife

Paul29 April 202529 April 2025

May 5th is the International day of the Midwife. The theme for this year is Midwives: Critical in every Crisis, focussing on the important role midwives have during global and local emergencies. Midwives work in many challenging situations. Ahmed Abdi Abdulahi, New Ways Communications Officer, celebrates here the work of......

Protecting the Spark: Supporting student midwives to thrive in practice learning

Paul29 April 202529 April 2025

We are all aware of the challenges taking place for those in the maternity services. Students are part of this group and many indicate they are struggling with lack of support. Dr Juliet Rayment, Humanising Care Fellow, The Point of Care Foundation, shares the development of the Positive Midwifery project......

Optimal Maternity Care in Times of Crisis: Insights from New Zealand

Ana Correia22 April 20257 May 2025

Earth day takes place on April 22nd to raise issues around environmental protection. Climate change is causing crises across the globe which impacts women and families. Dr. Sarah Lockwood, Senior Researcher at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand, shares research that midwives are essential during climate crises to improve equitable......

One Million more Midwives: International Confederation of midwives congress 2026

Ana Correia22 April 20257 May 2025

The 34th Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives takes place in Lisbon, Portugal in June 2026. Dr Jenny Hall, Editor of the Maternity and Midwifery forum shares information on how you may be involved. _________________________________________________ Every three years the International Confederation of midwives (ICM) holds an event gathering midwives......

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