Latest Research Update – 26 February 2026
MIDIRS History
Our History In 2026, MIDIRS turns 40! Today, MIDIRS delivers trusted, evidence‑based maternity information to midwives, students and allied health professionals worldwide. Our MIC database – the world’s largest midwifery-specific research database – contains over 300,000 abstracts and 550+ Search Packs. Now in its 35th year, MIDIRS Midwifery Digest continues to champion new research and […]
Latest Research Update – 19 February 2026
Becoming a midwife: a reflective exploration of identity, training and the future of compassionate care
About the Author Munira Khamis, a 3rd-year DMU student, was born in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. She completed a Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychology in 2013 and practised for a period of time before relocating to England. From an early age, Munira developed a strong curiosity about biology, creation, and pregnancy. Her respect for pregnancy […]
Latest Research Update – 12 February 2026
Female Genital Mutilation: Search Pack of the Month, February
February’s Search Pack of the Month commemorates the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Today, February 6, marks the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This day feeds into a global movement to reaffirm FGM as a serious human rights violation and to strengthen […]
Latest Research Update – 5 February 2026
Book Review – DEFY: the power of no in a world that demands yes
About the Author Gillian Meldrum was an NHS midwife for almost 40 years as a caseloading team midwife, then as practice development and infant feeding lead. She is now retired and an engaged member of the Association of Radical Midwives working to campaign for improvements on maternity experiences. Book Review – DEFY: The power of […]
Latest Research Update – 29 January 2026
“Everything changes when you read”: libraries and reading to support health and wellbeing
About the Author Clarisse Lima works at MIDIRS as an administrator, handling all of our customer service queries and subscriber logistics. She has an academic background in Heritage and worked for five years in public libraries as a Library Assistant and later as a Library Supervisor. “Everything changes when you read: libraries and reading to […]