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A profession finding its voice: Why the Birmingham Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026 matters

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

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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......
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Returning Home: Midwifery, Sláintecare, and Protecting What Matters

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

Paul
Last week the new Maternity Care Standards were published by Healthcare 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 Healthcare......
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A timely gathering for a changing maternity landscape: Join the All-Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

Paul
At a time when maternity services across Ireland and the UK are facing unprecedented challenge and transformation, opportunities to come together, reflect, and share best practice have never been more important. On Tuesday 14 April 2026, the All-Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival arrives in Dublin, bringing with it a powerful......
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Midwifery and Trans People: Law, Debate, and Inclusive Practice in the UK

Paul
Recent legal rulings, policy changes, and public debates have reshaped the working landscape in the UK have impacted on transgender and non binary healthcare workers. Dr Alys Einion, midwife and Senior Lecturer Student Support at the School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee discusses the issues and guides how midwives......
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