‘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 […]
Latest Research Update – 5 March 2026
MIDIRS Midwifery Digest March 2026 – table of contents
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 […]