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MIDIRS is the definitive midwifery information resource for midwives and student midwives.

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Happy Pride Month from all of us at MIDIRS! 🏳️‍🌈 We are proud to release a free LGBTQ+ Parenting Search Pack, offering a wide range of literature that celebrates and explores diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and families within the midwifery world: rcm.org.uk/blog/2025/06/m…

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Pleased to have published the scoping review protocol, which I've been completing as part of my emerging researcher award through Health and Care Research Wales this month in MIDIRS #loveMIDIRS

Pleased to have published the scoping review protocol, which I've been completing as part of my emerging researcher award through <a href="/ResearchWales/">Health and Care Research Wales</a> this month in <a href="/MIDIRS/">MIDIRS</a> #loveMIDIRS
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Our Latest Research Update is now live: from the optimal fruits for pregnant women to the increasing role of AI in midwifery, the LRU summarises the last week of midwifery research. Head to your My MIDIRS portal to read. Non-subscribers, learn more: rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-…

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There are 111 armed conflicts worldwide. All are deadly & impact those providing care. We advocate for midwives' right to work in safe environments, which is why we have published our new position statement on the targeting of healthcare workers. buff.ly/ndYMwKW

There are 111 armed conflicts worldwide. All are deadly &amp; impact those providing care. We advocate for midwives' right to work in safe environments, which is why we have published our new position statement on the targeting of healthcare workers. buff.ly/ndYMwKW
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Last week we published the results of our student midwife survey which showed more than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year are ‘not confident’ they will find a job once graduating. RCM's Fiona Gibb spoke to Sky News about issue alongside Jasmine a NQM

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Have you picked up a copy of the June 2025 MIDIRS Midwifery Digest yet? This edition's Hot Topic is "It's all in the name" by Helen Vitey, an article examining the significance of language used within midwifery and healthcare settings. To learn more: buff.ly/uBnMOUG

Have you picked up a copy of the June 2025 MIDIRS Midwifery Digest yet? This edition's Hot Topic is "It's all in the name" by Helen Vitey, an article examining the significance of language used within midwifery and healthcare settings. To learn more: buff.ly/uBnMOUG
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Is there a ‘right’ way to talk to babies? How does menopause stigma affect healthcare workers? MIDIRS Latest Research Update is now live, summarising the newest maternity and infancy care research - head to your My MIDIRS portal to read!📚 Learn more: rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-…

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Happy Father's Day! Head to our blog to read Chris Wasley's reflections on fatherhood through postpartum psychosis, as well as discussing what Father's Day means to his family - plus , download a FREE copy of his article, published in MIDIRS Digest. buff.ly/QXcRuJ8

Happy Father's Day! 

Head to our blog to read Chris Wasley's reflections on fatherhood through postpartum psychosis, as well as discussing what Father's Day means to his family - plus , download a FREE copy of his article, published in MIDIRS Digest. 

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"Our son was born on Fathers Day. It will always be a special day for me, regardless of the challenges that came after..." - Thank you APP volunteer Chris. Read ‘Heaven Then Hell: A Partner’s Experience of Postpartum Psychosis’ here: ow.ly/nE0k50W9xoE MIDIRS

"Our son was born on Fathers Day. It will always be a special day for me, regardless of the challenges that came after..." - Thank you APP volunteer Chris.
Read ‘Heaven Then Hell: A Partner’s Experience of Postpartum Psychosis’ here: ow.ly/nE0k50W9xoE
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📣 THIS Institute is running a national survey to understand healthcare professionals' experiences in undertaking quality improvement to find out what works, what doesn't, and how we can develop new approaches to improvement. To complete the survey: buff.ly/E5OEkhY

📣 <a href="/THIS_Institute/">THIS Institute</a> is running a national survey to understand healthcare professionals' experiences in undertaking quality improvement to find out what works, what doesn't, and how we can develop new approaches to improvement. To complete the survey: buff.ly/E5OEkhY
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Today, WHO & partners launch new guidance to help expand access to trusted midwives for women & babies around the world. Midwifery care is critical for saving lives, improving health, empowering women & families, and building #HopefulFutures for all. 🌟 bit.ly/4kShgEQ

Today, WHO &amp; partners launch new guidance to help expand access to trusted midwives for women &amp; babies around the world. Midwifery care is critical for saving lives, improving health, empowering women &amp; families, and building #HopefulFutures for all. 🌟

bit.ly/4kShgEQ
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Can birth weight affect school performance? Does air pollution impact fetal brain development? 📚 Our round up of the week’s maternity research, The Latest Research Update, is now live on your My MIDIRS portal, exploring these questions and more! RCM.org.uk/midirs/

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Are you a midwife, student midwife or MSW interested in contributing to MIDIRS blog? We have written a guide for blog contributors, discussing best practices for your contributions, as well as some tips and tricks on getting started. Read the article here: buff.ly/u5RUKJl

Are you a midwife, student midwife or MSW interested in contributing to MIDIRS blog? We have written a guide for blog contributors, discussing best practices for your contributions, as well as some tips and tricks on getting started. Read the article here: buff.ly/u5RUKJl
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Join the RCM on 7 August for a free virtual update on vaccination in pregnancy. Hear from experts and explore the key role of the midwife in boosting RSV vaccine uptake this season. Book your place now: buff.ly/WZR6zXH

Join the RCM on 7 August for a free virtual update on vaccination in pregnancy. Hear from experts and explore the key role of the midwife in boosting RSV vaccine uptake this season. Book your place now: buff.ly/WZR6zXH
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From an examination on the effectiveness of dancing to induce labour, to an exploration of maternity care in global crisis zones, MIDIRS Latest Research Update is now live. Read this and more in your My MIDIRS portal. 📚 Learn more: rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-…

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In case you missed it: Midwifery T Level Placements in Greater Manchester are paving the way for future midwives, a promising step towards boosting maternity workforce accessibility 🎉 Read the article: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…

In case you missed it: Midwifery T Level Placements in Greater Manchester are paving the way for future midwives, a promising step towards boosting maternity workforce accessibility 🎉 

Read the article: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…
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🎉 WIN a year's FREE subscription to MIDIRS 🎉 Student Midwives, fill in the survey below for the chance to win a free annual MIDIRS subscription. Survey ends on Monday 14 July at 5pm. Good luck! 💗 Survey link: buff.ly/gseNXFy

🎉 WIN a year's FREE subscription to MIDIRS 🎉 

Student Midwives, fill in the survey below for the chance to win a free annual MIDIRS subscription. Survey ends on Monday 14 July at 5pm. Good luck! 💗 

Survey link: buff.ly/gseNXFy
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A new report by the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Task and Finish Group has detailed the need to increase the number of clinical academics across nursing, midwifery and allied health, focusing on five key action areas. Read here: buff.ly/7tbGwsX

A new report by the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Task and Finish Group has detailed the need to increase the number of clinical academics across nursing, midwifery and allied health, focusing on five key action areas. Read here: buff.ly/7tbGwsX
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📖 Is there a link between health literacy and pregnancy anxiety? 🍅 Can a Mediterranean diet help prevent preeclampsia? Read about these topics and more in MIDIRS Latest Research Update, out now on your My MIDIRS portal! Non-subscribers, learn more: buff.ly/PnIupu0

📖 Is there a link between health literacy and pregnancy anxiety? 🍅 Can a Mediterranean diet help prevent preeclampsia? 

Read about these topics and more in MIDIRS Latest Research Update, out now on your My MIDIRS portal! Non-subscribers, learn more: buff.ly/PnIupu0
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MIDIRS is now on LinkedIn! 📱 Follow us over there to keep up to date with everything MIDIRS is up to, and connect with fellow midwives, researchers, Digest authors, students, and MSWs. You can find us here: buff.ly/J56DMTy

MIDIRS is now on LinkedIn! 📱 

Follow us over there to keep up to date with everything MIDIRS is up to, and connect with fellow midwives, researchers, Digest authors, students, and MSWs. 

You can find us here: buff.ly/J56DMTy