My latest paper - a literature review led by midwife and PhD candidate Anna Melamed. She found that risk assessment interventions in the UK lack solid evidence and may even harm women by diverting them from midwifery care. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.mi...

#Midwifery #Research #Healthcare

Midwives Sue Georgia Over Strict Laws That Ban Them From Practicing: ‘We Want to Birth in Centers And at Home’ A group of midwives in Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the state, challenging some of the most restrictive midwifery laws in… The post Midwives Sue Georgia Over Strict Laws That Ban Them From Practicing: ‘We Want to Birth in Centers And at Home’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Midwives Sue Georgia Over Strict Laws That Ban Them From Practicing: ‘We Want to Birth in Centers And at Home’: A group of midwives in Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the state, challenging some of the most restrictive midwifery laws… #Midwifery #Georgia #BirthRights #HomeBirth #WomenEmpowerment

Speaker Invitation – Global Conference 2026
9th World Conference on Gynecology, Midwifery & Maternal Health 2026
📅October 19–20, 2026
📍Los Angeles, USA
🔗 Website: gynecology-obstetrics.inovineconferences.com

#gynecology #womenhealth #medicalconference #cme #cpd #inovineconferences #midwifery

Justine Siegemund - Wikipedia

Not my field of expertise, but I would recommend the #midwifery textbook by Justine Siegemundin. #histmidwifery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justine...

A review of curricula delivered through midwifery programmes across the UK has ‘not identified any concerns’, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has said.

#Midwifery #Midwives #NMC #TraineeMidwives

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Experience of induction of labour: a cross-sectional postnatal survey of women at UK maternity units Objectives This study explored women’s views and experiences of key elements of the induction of labour (IOL) process, including at home or in hospital cervical ripening (CR). Design A questionnaire-based postnatal survey undertaken as part of the CHOICE Study process evaluation. The questionnaire was administered online and included fixed response and free-text options. Setting National Health Service maternity units in the UK. Participants 309 women who had an IOL. Outcome measures The primary outcome measure was experience of IOL. Few women returned home during CR, meaning that statistical comparison between those who experienced home-based and hospital-based CR was not possible. Findings are reported as descriptive statistics with content analysis of women’s comments providing context. Results Information to support choice and understand what to expect about IOL is often inadequate or unavailable. Having IOL can create anxiety and remove options for birth that women had hoped would enhance their experience. Although it can provide a more comfortable environment, home CR is not always an acceptable solution. Women described maternity care negatively impacted by staffing shortages; delays to care sometimes led to unsafe situations. Women who had a positive experience of IOL described supportive interaction with staff as a significant contribution to that. Conclusions Women do not experience IOL as a benign and consequence free intervention. There is urgent need for research to better target IOL and optimise safety and experience for women and their babies. Relatively few women were offered CR at home and further research is needed on this experience. Data are available on reasonable request.

Read here about women's experiences of induction of labour: bmjopen.bmj.com/cont... #inductionoflabour #maternitycare #midwifery

Join the 19th World Conference on Midwifery, Nursing & Primary Health Care 2026
📅Dates: June 08-09, 2026
📍Venue: London, UK
👉Submit Abstract: midwiferyconference.com/submit-abstr...

#CME #CPD #midwifery #Nursing #primaryhealthcare #womenshealth #inovineconferences

Join the 19th World Conference on Midwifery, Nursing & Primary Health Care 2026
📅Dates: June 08-09 2026
📍Venue: Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
🔗Website: midwiferyconference.com

#midwifery #nursing #primary #pharmaceuticalcompanies #inovineconferences

RCN Foundation Monica Baly Grant | RCN Foundation Grants of up to £2,500 for research projects or activities related to the history of nursing and midwifery.

Grants of up to £2,500 are available for research projects, courses or activities related to #HistNursing and #Midwifery, for the duration of up to one year.

Closes: 5pm on 13 May

@rcnhistory.bsky.social @rcnfoundation.bsky.social

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Wrap up this #WomensHistoryMonth with a powerful and inspiring message about women who heal and care for the women within their communities in the face of government repression.
🤰In the short documentary “Matronas,” we learn how #midwifery in #El Salvador is under threat.
📺Watch on HeritageTAC.org.

The future careers of #UON #Midwifery students were on the agenda recently, thanks to our Student Futures team.

For Midwifery Futures: Pathways & Possibilities, they heard about career pathways outside the NHS, incl. regulation & in prisons.

www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/midwifery-bsc-hons/

Midwives being ‘targeted and scapegoated’ by NMC, says RCM advisor A professional RCM advisor has accused the NMC of ‘targeting’ midwives after it launched a dashboard highlighting midwifery FtP cases.

A professional advisor at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has accused the nursing regulator of ‘targeting’ midwives after it launched a dashboard highlighting midwifery fitness to practise (FtP) cases.

NMC #RCM #FtP #Nursing #Midwifery

Concern NMC’s budget could impact targets and performance The NMC has been questioned by its governing council on the risks that its latest budget poses on performance and targets.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has been questioned by its governing council on the risks that its latest budget poses on performance and targets.

#NMC #Budget #Nursing #Midwifery

Kitzinger’s research and writing focused on the period of time from the birth of a child through the toddler years. She wrote or contributed to dozens of books that re-affirmed the value of breast- feeding, midwifery, and the voices of women in any discussion of the lives of women and children.

A colorful photo of anthropologist and author Sheila Kitzinger in 2013. Photo credit and source: David Sillitoe for the Guardian

English author Sheila Kitzinger was a social anthropologist who specialized in pregnancy, childbirth and infant care.
She was a vocal advocate for women having the information they need to make the many decisions so important to the early life of a child.

#Midwifery #History #BOTD

Happy Birthday Brendan Gleeson 🎉

We were honoured to award Brendan an Honorary Fellowship in 2025, in recognition of his outstanding support and advocacy.

Thank you, Brendan, for championing the vital work of nurses and midwives and for your continued support.

#RCSI #Nursing #Midwifery

Fitness to practise dashboard launched by NMC to highlight midwifery cases The nursing regulator has launched a new interactive dashboard to provide data about midwifery fitness to practise (FtP) cases.

The nursing regulator has launched a new interactive dashboard to provide data about midwifery fitness to practise (FtP) cases.

#NMC #FtP #Midwifery #MaternityTaskforce #NHS

New maternity care standards launched for Scotland New standards have been developed to create a “blueprint” for what women and their families in Scotland should expect from maternity care.

New maternity care standards launched for Scotland

A set of 11 standards has been developed to create a “blueprint” for what women and their families in Scotland should expect from maternity care. #maternitycare #midwives #midwifery #scotland #womenshealth

www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Trinity College Dublin has excelled again, achieving a top tier ranking by subject in the QS World University Rankings 2026 for Nursing. Scoring first in Ireland, and the EU, Trinity has climbed to… |... Trinity College Dublin has excelled again, achieving a top tier ranking by subject in the QS World University Rankings 2026 for Nursing. Scoring first in Ireland, and the EU, Trinity has climbed to 10...

Delighted for my #Nursing & #Midwifery colleagues @tcddublin.bsky.social who jumped into the global #TopTen achieving a top tier QS World University Rankings 2026. A well deserved accolade recognsising my colleagues who work so hard every day to make a difference in patient care shorturl.at/Tpl5Y

Calling Pharmaceutical Professionals
Join the 19th World Conference on Midwifery, Nursing & Primary Health Care 2026
📅Dates: June 08-09 2026
📍Venue: London, UK
🔗Website: midwiferyconference.com

#midwifery #nursing #primaryhealthcare #CE #inovineconferences

NMC launches new midwifery data dashboard The NMC has launched a new data dashboard to help the maternity care when midwifery care goes wrong.

NMC launches new midwifery data dashboard - #FitnesstoPractise News by Kings View Chambers

NMC has launched a new #Midwifery Data Dashboard to help the maternity care sector to understand and address recurring themes when midwifery care goes wrong.

fitnesstopractisenews.co.uk/nmc-launches...

Here is the link to the evaluation of the implementation of Midwifery Continuity of Carer carried out by members of the Centre:
ow.ly/8pqc50Y5AZ7 #continuityofcarer #midwifery #maternitycare

NMC budget and registration fees to be discussed in next council meet The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s budget plans make ‘no assumptions’ about registration fee increase as issue is still under consideration.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC’s) annual budget plans make ‘no assumptions’ as to a registration fee increase given the issue is still under consideration, latest council papers have said.

#NMC #RegistrationFee #Nursing #Midwifery

Investigations into trust maternity safety incidents to continue A programme of investigations into maternity and newborn safety incidents at NHS trusts will continue for at least the next five years.

Investigations into trust maternity safety incidents to continue
An independent programme of investigations into maternity and newborn safety incidents at NHS trusts will continue for at least the next five years. #maternity #patientsafety #nhs #midwifery

www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Come and meet Maddie, our Clinical Commissioning Editor, at the Royal College of Midwives education and research conference
18–19 March 2026
London Marriott Hotel
The Royal College of Midwives #midwifery #midwife #nursing #elearning

💐 Happy Mother’s Day

Today we celebrate the strength, love and dedication of mothers everywhere, and the midwives who support families through life’s most important journeys.

Thank you for your compassion and care every day.
#MothersDay #MidwivesMatter #Midwifery

For you A reflective exploration of midwives in the nativity story and classical art, inspired by Jane Salvage’s richly illustrated book revealing the overlooked presence of midwives in religious history.

A fascinating look at the forgotten midwives of the nativity story and their place in art, history and modern healthcare through Jane Salvage’s beautifully illustrated book. #Midwifery #HealthcareHistory #NHS

The latest issue of the British Journal of Midwifery is here! It also reflects on International Women’s Day.

🤱 Birth trauma
🕊️ Pregnancy loss
🤖 AI in labour monitoring
💉 Rubella & pregnancy
🌍 Midwifery placements

🔗 www.magonlinelibrary.com/toc/bjom/current

#OpenAthens #Midwifery #BJM

Senior midwives to lead new day unit at Northern Ireland hospital A dedicated day obstetric unit has been opened this month at Ulster Hospital with the aim of improving care and enhancing patient experience.

Senior midwives to lead new day unit at Northern Ireland hospital

A dedicated day obstetric unit has been opened this month at Ulster Hospital’s maternity unit, with the aim of improving care and enhancing patient experience. #midwifery #maternity #nhs #belfast

www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

On IWD 2026, we honour midwives whose care, skill, and dedication protect generations and strengthen maternal and neonatal health.
By Bakhtawar Shalwani

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/09-Mar-2026/...

#InternationalWomenDay #midwives #Pakistan #maternalhealth #neonatalcare #midwifery