Oh We of Little Faith… have midwives lost their faith?
Midwifery in the UK has had challenges for a long time and has taken a battering in recent years. Have we lost our direction and
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What the Manifestos mean for Maternity and Midwifery
In the UK, as across many countries at this time, the election takes place on Thursday for Members of Parliament for the next season. Neil
Support ME Maternal Project: Culturally-aligned postnatal support
We are sadly becoming more aware of the trauma some women experience after birth. But what about those from more culturally diverse backgrounds? Illustrating with
Early pregnancy loss care and support: research invitation
Pregnancy loss at any time is traumatic for women and their families. If you are involved in care during early pregnancy. The Pregnancy Loss Research
Birth Companions: Considering new guidance on sentencing pregnant and postnatal women to prison
In April, the Sentencing Council for England and Wales issued new guidance on sentencing pregnant and postnatal women to prison. Birth Companions is a national
Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood
A book has recently been published in paperback that considers the concept of motherhood. Dr Jenny Hall, Midwifery Editor, MATFLIX and the Maternity and Midwifery
New International Guidelines for Pregnancy and Childbearing with Hypermobility: A Person-Centred, Evidence-Based Approach
May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness month. It is a condition that may affect a significant number of people considering pregnancy. Dr Sally Pezaro, Assistant Professor
The Birth Trauma Report: Midwifery’s Opportunity & Dilemma
Increasing levels of trauma from the birth process is being recognised globally. In the UK a cross party Parliamentary group has published a report on
Midlands Maternity and Midwifery Festival Trailblazer Awards 2024
Last week the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s Midlands Festival took place at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. Take a look at the winners from the Midlands Maternity
Personalised Care in Practice
The policy of introducing Personalised Care plans is a part of the Maternity Transformation policy for England, Patience Pounds, Doctoral Researcher, Associate Midwifery Professor and