Stand tall: Midwives are a vital climate solution
This week, celebrating the International Day of the Midwife, Debra Murray, Deputy Editor, has prepared a review of the Midwifery Hour weekly live stream for
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Maternal mental health: a call to action
At the end of another Maternal Mental Health Awareness week it is easy to move our attention away from perinatal mental health for another year.
Infection control practice in maternal examinations
Help us with this anonymous survey >>> TAKE THE SURVEY HERE (3mins) Maternity and midwifery services are under constant pressure to adapt and change. We
Who are the Birth Partner Project?
Maternity services across the world are experiencing increasing numbers of women and birthing people seeking sanctuary in the country. Many do not have family close
Words and actions – consequences changing the course of history
Have you stopped to consider the effect of your words or actions as a midwife? Everything has consequences. Jenny Hall, Matflix and Midwifery Forum editor
Inequities in Maternity Care: Insights from Amma’s ‘Birth Outcomes & Experiences Report’
Inequity in maternity care is still of concern across all areas of services. Maree Aldam, CEO, and Amanda Purdie, Head of Advocacy and Communications Amma
Birth Trauma – time for a big conversation
The traumatic experiences some women and partners experience at birth is once more in the news. Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, looks at the ongoing developments
All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival Trailblazer Awards 2024
Last week the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s All-Ireland Festival took place at the Helix, Dublin. Take a look at the winners from the All Ireland
Domestic abuse in pregnancy, my reflection as a midwife
Screening for Domestic abuse in pregnancy is an expected role of the midwife. Jeannine Marie Webster, midwife in Dublin, shares some thoughts on this role
Are you providing information on induction of labour? – new survey
As the rates of induction of labour are continuing to rise globally more evidence is required on the role of the midwife in providing information