Voice of a… student midwife

Second-year student and author Jasmine Fields believes we need to communicate better about our mental health, especially during the perinatal period Articulating my perinatal mental health experience isn’t easy – comparing it to a rollercoaster journey is probably the most accurate. During my pregnancy, I lost a family member to suicide. While I was heartbroken […]

Voice of a… midwifery clinical research manager

Sarah-Jayne Ambler at Medway NHS Foundation Trust was involved in a pilot of resources to improve maternity care for parents with learning disabilities I undertook a feasibility study for The Together Project, led by Dr Anna Cox at the University of Surrey. Through engagement with parents with learning disabilities, Anna had developed educational materials and tools for […]

Talking point – A different view

Neurodivergence encompasses a diverse, unique range of strengths and challenges among individuals, which defies any notion of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia and dyslexia are just a few examples This highlights the importance of recognising each person’s individual needs and capabilities, rather than assuming uniformity in how people think, learn and […]

Tailor made

Over the years, maternity services have rightly placed more emphasis on an ability to serve a diverse community in its entirety. That means understanding the needs of the local community, says Sumayyah Bilal Nationally published data, from sources such as MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK), has […]