Under pressure
If you have been watching the media at any point in the past year you will be aware midwifery units are struggling with staffing. We
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How midwifery staff can support Autistic women with breastfeeding: recommendations from Autistic people
World breastfeeding week aims to educate and support breastfeeding. This year the focus is on “strengthening the capacity” of those who are involved in supporting
Writing a text book for maternity carers in India and beyond
There have been few books written specifically for midwives educating in India. Until now they have often had to use texts that have come from
Recruiting student midwives in the United Arab Emirates for a New Midwifery Programme
In this fourth article, Gina (Georgina Sosa) PhD, Midwife, Assistant Professor of midwifery reflects on the progression of the #MidwiferyinAbuDhabi journey (previous articles are available on the
The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit
In this article Kirstin Webster, ANNP and NMPA Neonatal Clinical Fellow, presents an overview of the recently published National Maternity and Perinatal Audit annual clinical
Compassion is our name: Birmingham doula charity supports vulnerable women
In 2018, two friends put their dreams into action. Hope Plumb, a doula and personal trainer/fitness instructor, and Amelia Sommers, a doula and dance movement
Developing antenatal education resources on severe perinatal mental illness
Postpartum Psychosis is a severe postnatal mental illness affecting around 1 in 500 women. Naomi Gilbert, Campaigns & Policy Coordinator for the charity Action on
Understanding the Healthy Start and Best Start Foods schemes
In recent months the Healthy start and Best start food schemes have moved to being digital. Many eligible families are not receiving the benefits. Dr
Midwifery Student Retention – the critical months
Midwifery Student Retention – the critical months These are critical months for midwifery student retention. As year-end approaches, among challenging news headlines and serious morale