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Are you a student midwife passionate about staying up to date with the latest in maternity and infant care? We’ve got exciting news! We’re giving away a free annual subscription to MIDIRS – your go-to resource for the latest research and support throughout your studies and beyond. For a chance to win, simply fill in […]
Changes to newborn bloodspot screening
Have you ever wondered why we don’t screen for more newborn conditions or why it takes so long to add new conditions? I certainly used to. Until last summer, when I joined the Newborn Blood Spot (NBS) Advisory Group and the Board for the severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) in-service evaluation, I did too. Now […]
Latest NMC report reveals concerning snapshot of why midwives are leaving the register
While it’s positive news that the number of midwives on the register has increased overall, the increase in new registrants joining the register is on the decline. Heather Bower RCM’s Head of Midwifery Education explains why in her latest blog. This week, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published its annual report about the […]
A blueprint for change in Scotland’s health and care?
Yesterday(17 June), the Scottish Government launched two new frameworks at Holyrood, the Health and Care Service Renewal Framework Care in the Digital Age: Delivery Plan 2024-25 and the Population Health Framework Scotland’s Population Health Framework 2025-2035. These frameworks are not just policy documents: they are the blueprint for the future of health and care in […]
New Report Spotlights the Critical Role of Specialist Parent-Infant Relationship Teams
The Parent-Infant Foundation has published a new report, ‘Who is holding the baby?’, which explores the current landscape of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. This research, launched as part of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (June 9-15), brings fresh insight into the progress made – and the problems that still exist – in […]
Father’s Day 2025: A Partner’s Perspective on Postpartum Psychosis
To commemorate Father’s Day 2025, Chris Wasley shares a personal reflection on his introduction to fatherhood and his family’s experience of postpartum psychosis. Their story, explored in greater depth in the published article ‘Heaven Then Hell: A Partner’s Experience of Postpartum Psychosis’, offers an insight into the role of partners during perinatal mental health crises. […]
Unlock your writing potential: best practices for MIDIRS blog contributors
Writing for MIDIRS is your chance to share your voice, your experiences, and your knowledge. Following our best practices ensures that your blog is as strong and impactful as the work you do! Contributing to our blog is a fantastic way to express your ideas, build your portfolio, and share valuable insights with the midwifery […]
MIDIRS celebrates Pride 2025
This Pride Month, MIDIRS is spotlighting the wealth of LGBTQ+ midwifery research available on our MIC database. As part of our commitment to inclusivity we are proud to release a free, curated Search Pack on LGBTQ+ parenting, offering a wide range of literature that celebrates and explores the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and families […]
What the new NHS role profiles mean for you
The RCM’s Director of Employment Relations explains the changes to the NHS role profiles mean to maternity support workers and midwives If you’ve been following recent developments around Agenda for Change (AfC), you might have heard that the NHS Staff Council has now agreed on new national profiles for nursing and midwifery staff. And if […]
Improving maternity care and support for pregnant women with disabilities
In her latest blog Clare Livingstone, Head of Professional Policy and Practice shares an update on the RCM’s work to improve maternity care and support for pregnant women with disabilities Disabled women make up 20% of women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in the UK, equating to 2.9 million women. Despite this, emerging evidence here […]