midwifery Archives - Page 2 of 36 - Maternity & Midwifery Forum

E-Cigarettes in Pregnancy: Does anybody know enough?

Debra3 October 2023

In recent years there has been a rapid increase in the use of E-cigarettes as a tool to enable smoking cessation, as well as a replacement for cigarettes. Bryony Rowan, ARC NWC funded PhD researcher in Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University, presents some of the evidence around use in......

Depression and fatherhood: how can we support new dads?

Debra3 October 20233 October 2023

It is being understood increasingly that fathers may develop mental health conditions, including depression, around the birth of a baby. In this article Holly Christina Smith, Research Fellow in Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Patricia Schartau, academic clinical lecturer in primary care and Professor Irene Petersen, Professor of Epidemiology and......

What is the risk of perinatal anxiety and depression if you have ADHD?

Debra26 September 202326 September 2023

(ADHD) is a condition that is known to affect young people. More it is being recognised that this also affects adults as well. In this article Lisa Davies, parenting professional, and Mark Williams, Director, Perinatal Mental Health training, share their experiences of ADHD and how this may impact parenting. __________________________________________________......

Integrated Maternity: effective communication in maternity

Debra26 September 202326 September 2023

Inequity for diverse groups in maternity services is known to have a major impact. Ineffective communication is often cited as reasons for poor care. Aiming to improve communication Helen Rose, Alisha Doherty and Maryam Ghorbani, Student Midwives, Directors of Integrated Maternity and equity enthusiasts, share their journey and plans for......

Lifetime achievement: Emerita Professor Billie Hunter, Cardiff University

Debra19 September 202319 September 2023

We would like to celebrate and honour Emerita Professor of Midwifery at Cardiff University and Visiting Professor at Surrey University and University of Technology Sydney, Australia for her life-time contribution to the midwifery profession. __________________________________________________ At the Wales and South West Maternity and Midwifery Festival we celebrated Emerita Professor of......

The Papers | Maternity and Midwifery Forum

Debra24 April 20232 May 2023

News Headlines 2023 Stay abreast of key messages and developments and ensure you stay in touch with your peers. Refresh this each week to find the latest headlines picked out by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum’s editorial team. W/B Monday the 1st of May 2023 Midwives vote to......

Addressing inequity and inequality within maternity services for autistic women

Debra13 December 20228 November 2023

Autism in girls and women is increasingly recognised; subsequently midwives will be caring for more autistic pregnant women and people. In this article midwife Karen Henry, newly appointed lecturer at the University of Suffolk, shares her personal experience and the ways she is involved in improving unequal care. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ......

Green Birth: How Modern Birth is Killing the Planet and Killing Us

Debra6 December 20226 December 2022

As the state of the planet earth has been discussed again with the celebration of the Earthshot prizes this week, our thoughts are drawn once more to how we should be addressing sustainability and reducing waste in the maternity and health services. In this article doula and doula trainer Maddie......

Scotland Maternity and Midwifery Festival Trailblazer Awards 2022

Debra6 December 20228 December 2022

The Scotland Maternity and Midwifery Festival Awards Ceremony took place on the 29th of November 2022 at the annual Scotland Maternity and Midwifery Festival at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh . There was an overwhelming turnout to celebrate the commitment, dedication, contribution and exceptional leadership during the past year to maternity services. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________......

Poverty and maternal health – midwives as public health practitioners

Debra29 November 202229 November 2022

In this article Dr Jenny Hall, Editor, Matflix discusses the impact and outcomes poverty has on women and their families. Touching on recent reports that evaluate there is great reason for concern: the public health needs of families are not being prioritised. Missed opportunities for care for those in more......

midwifery