‘Gold’: Poetic Reflections of a Community Midwife
About the Author Helen Fayers is a community midwife in the Acorn Team at Ipswich Hospital ESNEFT Trust, a small team who specialise in supporting pregnant people who are considered complex, vulnerable or disadvantaged. She completed her training at the University of Suffolk. Helen has been a midwife for over 7 years, and moved into […]
Latest Research Update – 25 June 2026
Latest Research Update – 18 June 2026
Latest Research Update – 11 June 2026
Pride, progress and practice: bridging the gap in LGBTQIA+ maternity care through education
About the Author Frankie Cooper is a Midwifery Lecturer at the University of York. After completing her training, she worked in various midwifery education roles including as a Midwifery Practice Educator and as a Practice Education Facilitator at St Mary’s Hospital. Frankie is a Professional Midwifery Advocate and has completed the Birth Trauma training programme. […]
Latest Research Update – 4 June 2026
MIDIRS Midwifery Digest June 2026 – table of contents
Women With Learning Disabilities: Search Pack of the Month, June
Our Search Pack of the Month for June spotlights the experiences of women with learning disabilities in maternity care. Learning Disability Week 2026 takes place from 15-21 June. This annual campaign celebrates the contributions of people with learning disabilities, and acts as an opportunity to reflect on how services can become more inclusive and responsive […]