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Art, Mortality and Preterm Birth: Birth Rites Collection Summer School Opens Dialogue Between Midwives and Artists 

Ana Correia
Would you like to contribute to an art collection related to preterm birth? The Birth Rites Collection is holding an intensive and summer school and invites midwives, students and birthworkers to add to the interdisciplinary project. Hannah Coom, Marketing & Communications Intern and Helen Knowles, Curator/Director, Birth Rites collection, explain.  ......
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Midlands Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 – 20 May

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

Ana Correia
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......