Calling for you all to take notice of the shortage of midwives and jobs and the impact for the future. Please read, take notice, and share. Enough is enough. #IDM2026

Background Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are essential for promoting evidence-based maternal and neonatal care, but inconsistencies in recommendations can be confusing. Objectives To analyse...

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future losses

Bursaries are available for self-funded applicants only (e.g. self-employed, retired, unemployed, or students without institutional funding). There are 5 in-person bursaries and 2 online bursaries ava...

Although the Nordic countries generally report lower caesarean section rates compared with middle- and high-income settings, caesarean section represe…

Our major new report, Miscarriage in the UK, reveals that more than six in ten women (65%) say they did not receive adequate follow-up care after miscarriage. The report, based on the experiences of m...

Most women give birth in public hospitals, seeing whichever midwife or doctor is rostered on. But research shows seeing the same person reduces a number of risks.

I have a new book out! At least, I’m co-editor… The book is Using Documents In Research: When, Where, Why And How. The lead editor is Dr Aimee Grant who is a joy to work with. And our contributors …

I am planning this new book with Dr Derek Ong, quant supremo at the University of Hertfordshire (OK that’s not his official job title but it is what he is). And I’m so, so happy about it. I feel as…

Nurses and midwives are foundational to resilient health systems and achieving Universal Health Coverage, yet global policies often fail to reflect th…

WomenLift Health, in partnership with the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN), is launching a 12-month Midwifery Leadership Journey to strengthen the leadership capacity and networks of mid- to senior-career women advancing midwifery and maternal and newborn health (MNH) across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Burkina Faso.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.