Coping and Resilience in Midwifery: Search Pack of the Month, May
May’s Search Pack of the Month brings together research that recognises the extraordinary strength of midwives around the world, and the immense pressures that they continue to face. May 5 marks International Day of the Midwife (IDM), offering a global opportunity to celebrate the brilliance, knowledge and commitment of midwives everywhere. It’s also a chance […]
Autism: Search Pack of the Month, April
To mark World Autism Awareness Day, April’s Search Pack of the Month brings together a broad collection of maternity research on autism, from pre and postnatal risk factors to the lived experiences of autistic mothers in maternity services. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, covers a wide range of neurodevelopmental differences. Each autistic individual has their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Woman-Centred Care: Search Pack of the Month, January
MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for January aligns with the Royal College of Midwives’ top research priorities, as set out by last year’s Research Prioritisation Project. Please note: MIDIRS is committed to respecting all our subscribers, authors and maternity service users, most of whom are women and identify as women. The language we use […]
Evidence-Based Practice: Search Pack of the Month, December
MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for December reinforces our mission to supply maternity health care professionals with evidence-based resources to develop knowledge and practice. This year MIDIRS began its ‘Search Pack of the Month’ initiative, releasing a free Search Pack each month connecting to an event, celebration or research priority. Our aim with this […]
Informed Consent: Search Pack of the Month, November
In line with the Royal College of Midwives’ second highest research priority, MIDIRS free Search Pack of the Month for November is ‘Informed Consent’. In May, the RCM announced their top ten research priorities following the 16-month Research Prioritisation Project which gathered the perspectives of UK-based midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers. We […]
Stress and Burnout in Midwifery: Search Pack of the Month, October
To mark World Mental Health Day 2025, MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for October is M10: Stress and Burnout in Midwifery. Friday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, a reminder not only of the vital role midwives and maternity professionals play in supporting parents’ mental wellbeing, but the importance of looking after their […]
Student Resources 2025-26: Search Pack of the Month, September
MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for September is Student Resources 2025-2026, a comprehensive resource designed to give the newest generation of midwives-in-training the best start to their career. Embarking on your midwifery journey can be a daunting transition. At the Midwives Information and Resource Service, we want to support your learning and development though […]
Midwives and Healthcare Professionals’ Role in Breastfeeding Promotion and Support: Search Pack of the Month, August
To commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2025, MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for August is ‘Midwives and Healthcare Professionals’ Role in Breastfeeding Promotion and Support’. Every year, in the first week of August, World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) – in partnership with the World Health Organisation and UNICEF – coordinate a global campaign aiming […]