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Journal Clubs

We are very proud to host two journal clubs!

Maternity Support Worker Journal Club

We want to provide the space needed for Maternity Support Workers across the country to develop their knowledge base and skillset within maternity care by gaining a deeper understanding of research and the place of evidence-based care within the modern healthcare system.

This free-to-use service is a specifically designed project aimed at any support worker working within maternity who wishes to develop their awareness of their profession and the wider context surrounding pregnancy as well as the people we provide care to. There are no educational requirements, this an open-to-all group that welcomes the broad spectrum of experience and insight that MSWs bring.

Previous MSWJC Lives

MSWJC April: Safer Infant Sleep Discussions

22 April 2024

Join us for the first meeting of the Maternity Support Worker Journal Club!

MSWJC July: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Perinatal Care

28 July 2024

To celebrate Pride month, this month’s MSWJC will focus on the the treatment of LGBTQIA+ people within perinatal services and things to consider to help provide better care to those in need of it.

MSWJC September: Social media in pregnancy

20 September 2024

MSWJC November: The importance of evidence-based research

25 November 2024

Join us for the third instalment of the MSWJC as Rob Moore explores the importance of evidence-based research.
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What is the MSWJC?

This unique space was created in 2023, initially as an email subscription service intended to bridge the gap of access to evidence between MSWs and their colleagues. During the last year, we have covered topics ranging across maternity care including homebirth, breastfeeding, social media in pregnancy and many more in the hopes of providing an easy to access service that meets the needs of the modern MSW and the service they work in.

Rob Moore

Rob Moore

All Wales Midwives Journal Club

By midwives, for midwives the AWMJC is an opportunity for midwives, student midwives and MSWs across Wales to come together and discuss all subjects linking to midwifery and maternity care. This club is free to registered midwives and student midwives and aims to support the ongoing collaborative learning and professional development of midwives across the country.

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What is the AWMJC?

The AWMJC began life as a local journal club in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, aiming to encourage and support the engagement of Mmidwives with research. Facilitated by MIDIRS and coordinated by a team of Mmidwives across Wales, the AWMJC rotates through each local Health Board once a year. Every two months, the hosts will choose a topic and an article, create a presentation, and participate in an attendee driven Q&A.

Sian Jones

Learning Rep

Leigh Ham

Senior Lecturer

Laura Clarke

Clinical Supervisor for Midwives

Sara Webb

Head of Midwifery Information and Research

Alys Einion

Editor of The Practising Midwife and Assistant Professor Midwifery at Northumbria University.
I had the pleasure of attending the Cwm Taf Journal Club last year and was so excited by the dynamic and interactive session... I cannot wait to watch midwives from across Wales come together and discuss our practice and learn from each other!
Faith Worrall
Community Midwife – Three Counties Team
It was really lovely to be part of the Midwifery Journal Club and have the opportunity to share and discuss research with midwives across Wales... It really helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Such a friendly welcoming group and great for revalidation too!
Lucie Warren
Senior Lecturer & Professional Head of Midwifery

Journal Club Lives

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