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Edinburgh Maternity & Midwifery Festival 26

Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2026

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ

Sue Macdonald
Sue Macdonald

Maternity and Midwifery Festival Programme Curator and Editor, Mayes Midwifery

Leah Hazard
Leah hazard

Midwife, Author, Activist

Amanda Hutcherson
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.