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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.

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

Notable Events This Baby Loss Awareness Week

14 October, 2025

3 minutes read

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Stress and Burnout in Midwifery: Search Pack of the Month, October

7 October, 2025

6 minutes read

Shaping the Future of Stillbirth Research: the Stillbirth Priority Setting Partnership

17 September, 2025

2 minutes read

NICU Awareness Month: Supporting Families Through Their NICU Journey

4 September, 2025

2 minutes read

Student Resources 2025-26: Search Pack of the Month, September

1 September, 2025

4 minutes read
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