Midwifery Sector News Archives - Maternity & Midwifery Forum

Making a difference, from midwife to parent & child foster carer

Debra14 October 202414 October 2024

Sometimes young, and not so young, parents require extra support in parenting. In this article, Kerry Williams, Capstone Foster Care Content Writer, shares how being a parent and child foster carer works and invites us to get involved. _____________________________________ Have you heard of parent and child fostering? We wouldn’t blame......

Can dietetic-led nutrition education sessions support student midwives to have more meaningful conversations about diet during antenatal care?

Debra14 October 202414 October 2024

Helping women and birthing people with nutrition in pregnancy is important for their wellbeing and that of the unborn fetus. Yet, there is little attention given to education to enable students to have meaningful conversations. Dr Julie Abayomi, RD, Associate Head of Medicine & Nutrition, Edge Hill University, who will......

Personalised Care and Support Planning – Recognising, supporting and nurturing maternal health literacy

Debra8 October 20248 October 2024

The principles of Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP) have been embedded in maternity transformation in the NHS. Jennifer Pountain, Community Midwife for Cheadle and Bramhall, Visiting lecturer in Public Health, University of Salford and previous Population Health Fellow NHSE, challenges us to address health literacy as an aspect of......

‘Sensitive Midwifery’ for a new generation

Debra30 September 20241 October 2024

‘Sensitive midwifery’, by Caroline Flint, an updated version of a classic midwifery text has just been published. Dr Jenny Hall, editor for the Maternity and Midwifery forum, reflects on the old and new books. ______________________________________ Back in 1986, as a fairly recently qualified midwife working in a highly medicalised environment,......

Maddie’s Miracle – Breastfeeding, the Bus and A Brew

Debra30 September 2024

How to support breastfeeding better is a question that has been asked and researched for many years. Lack of resources from subsequent governments remains a concern. To ameliorate this situation communities have found innovative ways to make the support happen. Maddie McMahon and Zohar Marer share the story of the......

Obstetric medicine course opportunity

Debra24 September 202424 September 2024

Are you involved in a role related to Obstetric medicine? We share an opportunity for a multi professional short course. Obstetric medicine course opportunity Dr Anita Banerjee, Obstetric Physician, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and recent speaker at the Wales and South West Maternity and Midwifery festival, shares an......

Wales and South West England Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards 2024

Debra24 September 202425 September 2024

Last week the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s Wales and South West England Festival took place at Bath Racecourse. Take a look at the winners from the Wales and South West England Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services over......

Climate and pregnancy: midwives and maternity professionals appraising and transforming care pathways to reduce the impact

Debra19 September 202419 September 2024

Climate change is a major concern globally, and healthcare has responsibility to address how to provide care and services that is more sustainable. Angela Willis, Hazel Ward Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer clinical fellow alumni 23/24 at GWH, Swindon, shares how their Trust have started to address sustainability and encourages......

Northern Maternity and Midwifery Festival Trailblazer Awards 2024

Debra3 July 20243 July 2024

Last week the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s Northern Festival took place at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Take a look at the winners from the Northern Maternity and Midwifery Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services over the past year across the Northern region.......

‘Stranger in the Birth Room – Child Sexual Abuse and Maternity Care’

Debra3 July 20243 July 2024

In this powerful and personal article Dr Kathryn Gutteridge, Independent Consultant Midwife, explains the importance of addressing the impacts of Child Sexual abuse in maternity care. She points to a forthcoming book to help practitioners. Trigger Warning: this article contains information that may be cause distress. I have worked for......

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