From the NHS to the Mediterranean Sea: my time as a search and rescue midwife
About the Author Holly Manton is a midwife working at University College London Hospital. She has been qualified since 2017 and has worked across all areas of midwifery. Most recently, she has been working in a continuity team and has a caseload in Camden, the same area in which she lives. From the NHS to […]
Earlier, clearer conversations: diabetes, pregnancy and the role of midwives
When Oluwaseun Labisi was deciding on a career, she knew she wanted to work in healthcare. Growing up in a large family, she had witnessed pregnancy often and was fascinated by it. But it was also personal. As a teenager, she listened to relatives describe stillbirth and difficult maternity experiences. Hearing, in detail, where care […]
‘Fresh Eyes’ in maternity care: how well do we understand this safety intervention?
About the Author Meg Hyslop-Peart is a Fetal Monitoring Lead Midwife at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and is undertaking a Master of Clinical Research at the University of Manchester, supported by an NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. Her research focuses on improving safety and communication in intrapartum fetal monitoring through co-designed research with women and maternity […]
The week that showed the strength of the maternity community in Wales
In this blog, Julie Richards, Director of RCM Cymru, reflects on the events at the end of February and beginning of March, and the importance of the strength, passion and commitment of the maternity community across Wales at a time when maternity services are in the spotlight. Last week was a defining moment for maternity care […]
Feminism & Gender Issues in Midwifery: Search Pack of the Month, March
Our Search Pack of the Month for March, commemorating International Women’s Day, brings together research exploring how gender dynamics shape maternity care. Sunday 8 March marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, an annual opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements globally, whilst reflecting on the work still needed to reach true gender equality. Research has consistently shown […]
The time for advocacy is now: the update to the European Directive on midwifery education
A once in a generation opportunity is approaching and midwives need to be part of shaping it. The European Commission is currently reviewing Annex V of Directive 2005/36/EC on Professional Qualifications – the framework that sets the international benchmark for midwifery education, qualification recognition and professional mobility. In the March 2026 edition of MIDIRS Midwifery […]
‘Safe staffing = safe care’: Your voices, your manifesto, your campaign
In this blog, RCM Director for Scotland Jaki Lambert reflects on the launch of our Scotland Manifesto and the powerful message at its heart: safe staffing equals safe care. Drawing on the voices of midwives, maternity care assistants, students and leaders from across Scotland, Jaki sets out why this campaign belongs to members – and […]
Becoming a midwife: a reflective exploration of identity, training and the future of compassionate care
About the Author Munira Khamis, a 3rd-year DMU student, was born in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. She completed a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychology in 2013 and practised for a period of time before relocating to England. From an early age, Munira developed a strong curiosity about biology, creation, and pregnancy. Her respect for pregnancy […]
Zero Tolerance to FGM: Care, Evidence and Justice for Survivors
As we witness Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on 6 February, the Royal College of Midwives urges the UK government to ensure that all FGM survivors can access and receive the care, dignity and support they need and deserve. FGM is a serious human rights violation affecting more than 230 million women and […]
Female Genital Mutilation: Search Pack of the Month, February
February’s Search Pack of the Month commemorates the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Today, February 6, marks the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This day feeds into a global movement to reaffirm FGM as a serious human rights violation and to strengthen […]