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Keep your finger on the pulse of midwifery. Stay up to date with all the latest news, information and research, and read about midwifery experiences in our blog.

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Hear from members of the MIDIRS team, guest contributors, and student, midwife and MSW writers to fully immerse yourself in our corner of midwifery research.

Female Genital Mutilation: Search Pack of the Month, February

6 February, 2026

5 minutes read

Book Review – DEFY: the power of no in a world that demands yes

4 February, 2026

3 minutes read

“Everything changes when you read”: libraries and reading to support health and wellbeing

22 January, 2026

2 minutes read

Woman-Centred Care: Search Pack of the Month, January

13 January, 2026

4 minutes read

Evidence-Based Practice: Search Pack of the Month, December

9 December, 2025

4 minutes read

Culture, Complaints and Care: How Maternity Service Culture Shapes Staff and What We Can Do About It

3 December, 2025

5 minutes read

Nipple shields for breastfeeding: trying to clear the fog around their use

19 November, 2025

5 minutes read

Informed Consent: Search Pack of the Month, November

5 November, 2025

3 minutes read

Healing can become your power: the MW2Ghana initiative

29 October, 2025

6 minutes read

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Celebrating Black History Month 2025

20 October, 2025

5 minutes read
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