Latest Research Update – 28 May 2026
Latest Research Update – 21 May 2026
Holding the centre: how the Mary Seacole programme shaped my leadership in high-acuity maternity settings

About the Author Sharon Howard-Lee is a Delivery Suite Co-ordinator in a high-pressure London maternity service, known for calm, compassionate leadership and a values-driven approach to supporting teams. She is committed to safe, positive birth experiences and nurturing a strong, respectful team culture. Introduction When I began the Mary Seacole Programme, I believed I had […]
Latest Research Update – 14 May 2026
Latest Research Update – 7 May 2026
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 […]
Latest Research Update – 30 April 2026
Latest Research Update – 23 April 2026
A Yiddishe Mama: insider-outsider reflection notes following a Shabbat stay with one of the most observant communities in the UK

About the Author Michal Rosie Meroz is a registered midwife in the UK and a dual-registered nurse-midwife in Israel, currently working as a senior research midwife in London, supporting UK and international RH&C studies. With over 20 years’ experience in healthcare, she has a particular interest in culturally sensitive, women-centred maternity care and out-of-hospital births. […]
