Midwifery Sector News
It’s a Motherf**er: Poor paternity leave is leaving new mums vulnerable
Parental leave following birth has always been limited and it is still the shortest in Europe. A new campaign, ‘It’s a motherf**cker’, alongside the Dad Shift is focussed on improving the situation, in light of the increasing levels of Caesarean sections and subsequent increased needs for women for recovery. Rachel......
Changing the Narrative: Sharing Positive Midwifery Stories
Despite ongoing challenges and negative headlines in maternity services, midwives across the UK and beyond are driving meaningful change every day. Dr Jenny Hall, Matflix and Maternity and midwifery forum editor, highlights how midwives and students are leading inspiring projects, education initiatives and clinical improvements that often go unnoticed. Midwives,......
A Looming Crisis: Caesarean Section Clinics in Somalia Face Closure Due to Funding Gaps
In recent years international funding from NGO’s and large organisations such as UN agencies have had funding cuts and withdrawn services they were supporting over the world. The impact has been widespread and devastating. One such example is described here by Ahmed Abdi Abdulahi, New Ways Communications Officer, where Caesarean......
The Generation Study: highlighting the vital role of midwives
Studies on genomics are continuing to transform care and lives. The Generation study is underway sequencing genomes of newborn babies. Katie Handley, Clinical Lead for Maternal and Child Health, Genomics England explains the study and the impact it is already making. She also points to the important role midwives have......
Edinburgh Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025: A Day to Learn, Connect and Celebrate Excellence in Maternity Care
The Edinburgh Maternity & Midwifery Festival returns to Murrayfield Stadium on 25 November 2025 for its 9th annual edition — a free, CPD-accredited day of learning, networking and inspiration for Scotland’s maternity and midwifery professionals. Now in its 9th year, the Edinburgh Maternity & Midwifery Festival returns to Murrayfield Stadium......