MIDIRS turns 40!
March 2026 marks 40 years of MIDIRS.
MIDIRS delivers trusted, evidence‑based maternity information to midwives, students and allied health professionals worldwide. Our MIC database – the world’s largest midwifery-specific research database – contains over 300,000 abstracts and 550+ Search Packs. Now in its 35th year, MIDIRS Midwifery Digest continues to champion new research and emerging maternity topics.
They have turned their webpage ruby red to celebrate 40 years of helping midwives become “more aware, more knowledgeable, stronger and more able to influence midwifery for the benefit of families everywhere”.
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Urgent action is needed to address chronic staffing shortages in maternity services that are putting women, babies and staff at risk. Too many midwives, maternity support workers and students are facing extreme pressures as a daily reality.
Our members tell us they are exhausted, overstretched and working in unsustainable conditions. 45% of midwives report burnout often or always, and only 16% feel there are enough staff to do their job properly.
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Rapid review Q+A
Are you working at one of the 12 Trusts named in the Government’s rapid review of maternity services? The RCM is committed to being by your side as this national review progresses.
We understand that for some members this may be a challenging or unsettling time. If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to support you. We’ve published a Q&A to answer your key questions and explain how you can access further support.
