New Data Hub for Midwives Announced by the ICM and Direct Relief
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), in partnership with Direct Relief, have announced the launch of a new open-access platform, built to make data about midwives and the midwifery profession accessible. Described as being “built on the legacy of the Global Midwives’ Hub” – a digital data resource for midwives launched by the same organisations […]
Culturally Sensitive Maternity Care: Search Pack of the Month, July
In line with the Royal College of Midwives top research priority, MIDIRS free Search Pack of the Month for July is ‘Culturally Sensitive Maternity Care’. As highlighted in the newly published report within the RCM’s Research Prioritisation Project, the number one research priority is: “What is required to create and implement culturally safe maternity care […]
Latest Research Update – 3 July 2025
MITRJRC July: Writing for Publication
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Latest Research Update – 26 June 2025
New Report Spotlights the Critical Role of Specialist Parent-Infant Relationship Teams
The Parent-Infant Foundation has published a new report, ‘Who is holding the baby?’, which explores the current landscape of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. This research, launched as part of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (June 9-15), brings fresh insight into the progress made – and the problems that still exist – in […]
Latest Research Update – 18 June 2025
Father’s Day 2025: A Partner’s Perspective on Postpartum Psychosis
To commemorate Father’s Day 2025, Chris Wasley shares a personal reflection on his introduction to fatherhood and his family’s experience of postpartum psychosis. Their story, explored in greater depth in the published article ‘Heaven Then Hell: A Partner’s Experience of Postpartum Psychosis’, offers an insight into the role of partners during perinatal mental health crises. […]