
Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ

Sue Macdonald
Maternity and Midwifery Festival Programme Curator and Editor, Mayes Midwifery

Leah hazard
Midwife, Author, Activist

Amanda Hutcherson
Education Consultant, Knitting and Creative Wellbeing
New format, free to attend, Maternity & Midwifery Festivals for 2026
Join over 500 healthcare professionals at Scotland’s biggest free to attend Maternity and Midwifery Festival.
At a turbulent time for the profession, the festival is an opportunity for maternity, midwifery and early years professionals across Scotland and the North of England to come together to hear the latest NHS policy changes, clinical innovations and research and recharge their batteries in a friendly and supportive environment.
New Women & Infants Health stream
New Education session for university departments and NHS trust trainers
New content for neonatal nursing, health visiting, GP practice nurses and mental health nurses caring for women and babies
New maternity management content
Plus, a diverse exhibition of new equipment, products, services, networks, publications and all you need to stay in touch and support your career development and professional knowledge.
A full day of inspiring talks, counting toward CPD and revalidation and networking opportunities, plus the full festival video box set of every presentation completely FREE.
A chance to revitalise, re-energise and recharge – and it’s free to attend.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with likeminded practising and student healthcare professionals.
Explore self-development opportunities for every stage of your career
Update your knowledge, refresh your skills, recharge your batteries
Plan and get credits for your revalidation and continuing professional development
Get up to speed with the latest campaigns, courses and resources
Professional presentations, Meet the Expert talks, workshops, wellbeing taster sessions, academic poster display, all topped off with a diverse exhibition and lots of fantastic prizes in our prize draw.
A chance to revitalise, re-energise and recharge – and it’s free to attend.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with likeminded practising and student healthcare professionals.
Book your place today.

