Maternity & Midwifery Forum

globalmidwifery

Midwifery Feature Articles Uncategorised

HAPPY BIRTH DAYS – Using art to make space for conversations on birth

Debra
Over centuries different mediums of art have been used to illustrate and explore pregnancy and mother and parenthood. It is also used to support wellbeing following birth in different ways. Ellie Shipman, visual and participatory artist in Bristol, shares some of her work and her current project. Can you collaborate?  ......
Read more
Midwifery Feature Articles Uncategorised

Understanding surrogacy for midwifery practice

Debra
How much do you know about caring for people experiencing pregnancy and birth through a surrogacy arrangement? In this significant article, Gemma Cromwell, a third-year student midwife at The University of Bedfordshire, shares her personal experience, and those of others, to improve midwifery practices.   ____________________ Surrogacy, what does that word mean......
Read more
Midwifery Feature Articles Uncategorised

Excitement in Abu Dhabi – reflecting on a new education role 

Debra
Main article image: FCHS Midwifery team – Fatima College of Health Science Midwifery team, (from left to right, Maeve O’Connell, Gina Sosa, Joanna Andrews, Karradene Aird)  This article continues the ongoing series of articles on setting up a new Midwifery programme in Abu Dhabi.  Now six weeks in, Joanna Andrews......
Read more
Midwifery Feature Articles Uncategorised

A glance of Midwifery ‘down under’

Debra
What is it like working in Australia? In this article Samantha Mashiri, Midwife, shares her experience of moving into midwifery practice and compares with life in the UK. ____________________________ Life in Australia offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a laid-back vibe. From the stunning beaches, the......
Read more
Midwifery Feature Articles Uncategorised

Midwifery in Abu Dhabi – continuing to grow

Debra
In this next article in the series sharing the development of a new Midwifery programme in Abu Dhabi, Dr Maeve O’Connell reveals the next progress in the programme. She highlights the new practice based developments and welcomes a new member to the team.   _________________________________________________ We are at the end......
Read more