Latest Research Update – 2 April 2026
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 […]
Latest Research Update – 26 March 2026
From the NHS to the Mediterranean Sea: my time as a search and rescue midwife
About the Author Holly Manton is a midwife working at University College London Hospital. She has been qualified since 2017 and has worked across all areas of midwifery. Most recently, she has been working in a continuity team and has a caseload in Camden, the same area in which she lives. From the NHS to […]
Latest Research Update – 19 March 2026
‘Fresh Eyes’ in maternity care: how well do we understand this safety intervention?
About the Author Meg Hyslop-Peart is a Fetal Monitoring Lead Midwife at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and is undertaking a Master of Clinical Research at the University of Manchester, supported by an NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. Her research focuses on improving safety and communication in intrapartum fetal monitoring through co-designed research with women and maternity […]
Latest Research Update – 12 March 2026
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 […]