When did it change – the public discourse about maternity and midwifery?
The narrative has changed, and midwifery is struggling to make its voice heard writes Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, Maternity and Midwifery Forum and MATFLIX. What
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Extraordinary review to extraordinary: improving student experience at Bangor University
Midwifery globally is currently facing immense pressures. In this environment midwifery educators still must work with practice environments to develop and support students to become
Midwifery in Abu Dhabi is here!
The next in the series on developing an international midwifery programme, Maeve O’Connell describes the next part of the journey in Abu Dhabi. Teaching and
It’s more than a moustache: men’s wellbeing in the spotlight
November brings a focus on men’s mental and physical health, and the growth of moustaches as a reminder. In maternity care men have often felt
Childbearing with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
This week in October has been allocated International Bone and Joint Week, aiming to focus on the thousands of people who have Musculo-skeletal conditions. These
Supporting families from diverse communities
There are many challenges midwives are currently facing in the workplace. Supporting women from diverse communities may be one. In this article Faiza Rehman, midwife
The National Bereavement Care Pathway
In this article Marc Harder, Head of Bereavement Care & Hospital Liaison, Sands, explains the need for Baby Loss Awareness week. He highlights the inconsistency
Black History Month – a personal view
October brings the start of a focus on the important contribution that Black people have made, and are making, across society. In this article midwife
How Midwives Can Support Couples After Pregnancy Loss
There is currently minimal evidence around how couples’ sexual relationships are affected by pregnancy loss. Natalie Rosen Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, Departments of Psychology
Support for deaf and deafblind women in the maternity setting
This week is International week of Deaf people, a time to bring the needs front and centre. However, Lesley Weatherson, midwife, nurse and specialist BSL