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International Day of the Midwife

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Are you asking for more midwives?

Paul
The 5th May is the date set aside globally to celebrate International Day of the Midwife, led by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). The theme this year is “One Million More Midwives”. Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE Chief Midwife, Kate Stringer Midwife Advisor, Stephanie Marriott Midwife Advisor, Dr Solomon Hailemeskel......
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Stand tall: Midwives are a vital climate solution

Debra
 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 midwives and allied healthcare professionals hosted by Sue Macdonald and guest Dr Kathryn Gutteridge, Honorary Associate Professor, Psychotherapist and Luminary Midwife. The article shares defining......
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Volunteering on the Poland-Ukraine border

Debra
It is 10 weeks since we have been hearing of the conflict in Ukraine.  As we enter the week celebrating the International Day of the Midwife it is fitting that we share this poignant article written by midwife Wanda (Wendy) Warrington from Bury, Lancashire. She describes the traumatic experiences of......
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Midwifery: the joy and the struggle

Debra
In recent months, and over the past few years, there has been a lot to challenge midwives across the world. In this week of the International Day of the Midwife, Mary Renfrew, Professor Emeritus, University of Dundee, reaches out to students and newly qualified midwives, encouraging us all to reflect......
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