Midwifery Sector News

Brain injury around the time of birth may have serious consequences. Yet the data available around these circumstances is inconsistent. Sarah Clark, Research communications manager, and Jan van der Scheer, PhD, Senior Research Associate, The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS Institute), University of Cambridge highlight the work that is being......

Postnatal care is an important aspect of midwives’ roles in the UK and other countries. It is also important for women and families, yet it is known that it is a challenge to meet needs appropriately, especially in the current climate of staffing. Elizabeth Duff, until recently Senior Policy Advisor......

Last week we celebrated our first festival of the year – the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025. Take a look at the winners from the London Midwifery Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. The Awards recognised outstanding achievement and commitment to maternity and midwifery services. Narrowcast Media Group produced, filmed and live......

In October 2024 a significant independent report that examined how to enable safe quality maternity care in Northern Ireland was released. It reported on widespread concerns about the service, and importantly, provides a blueprint for improvements and change, which may be replicated across other countries. We are privileged Mary J......

Postnatal depression remains a challenging condition affecting many women, their babies and those around them. Rebecca McGawley, Communications Manager for Breathe Arts Health Research shares evidence of the impact of singing groups on women with this condition and suggests how midwives can help spread the word about them.  _________________________________________________ The......