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In workshop for MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership. Students (who bring much wisdom from around the world) have been set the task of mapping the 'megatrends' that contribute to volatility and loss of resilience in the healthcare sector.

They've run out of paper....
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Despite their critical role many midwives in Spain face unstable working conditions.
This undermines continuity of care, makes retention difficult, and threatens the future of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, adolescent health services.

Read the full article at: zurl.co/QYOSz
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Good example of a qualitative study that has direct implications for practice and policy, doesn't need a quantitative study to "validate" it. Vulnerable women, significant and remediable barriers to early detection of a common (treatable) cancer.
🧵1/ Romania has the highest cervical cancer incidence & mortality in Europe. Yet screening coverage is under 30%. Why? Our new study explores the emotional & practical barriers faced by vulnerable women.
@cbigscreen.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Implementing a change process to support respectful communication in newborn units in Kenya: A qualitative study

Mwanamvua Boga, Peris Musitia, Dorothy Oluoch, Dyuti Sen, Hiza Dayo, Ane Haaland, Lisa Hinton, Jacinta Nzinga, Mike English, Sassy Molyneux

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Implementing a change process to support respectful communication in newborn units in Kenya: A qualitative study
In contexts of high workloads, resource shortages, and environmental inadequacies, neonatal nurses in many low- and middle-income countries face high …
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November 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Check Out Our Post-Festival Highlights!
What an unforgettable experience!
From powerful talks and expert panels to the inspiring energy of our midwifery community this video captures it all.
Relive the best moments and see what makes our festivals so special.
May 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
For my midwife- friends; worth listening to..
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Podcast: Connection as a Lifeline
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November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Maternity & Midwifery Hour – S17 Ep12

Join us Wed 3 Dec, 19:00 (UK) for:
Transforming Childbirth to Thrive and Survive

Soo Downe, BA(Hons), RM, MSc, PhD, OBE
University of Lancashire
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

Supported by MATFLIX
Register free: shorturl.at/5jRa6
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Planning a large-scale change in healthcare? Here’s a framework for getting started. From @healthfoundation.bsky.social

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November 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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South Korean artist Jung Lee, from the neon series #WomensArt
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Are you an ICM Member Association and are you interested in co-hosting the 2032 Triennial Congress?
You are invited to submit a Co-host Bid! Next year, the Council will vote to select the two top bids submitted from member associations.

Submit your bid before 16 Janurary: zurl.co/EuIkB
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A Core Outcome Set to Guide Future Research on Caesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: COSCAR Consensus Study

Simrit Nijjar, Ilan Timor-Tritsch, Andrea Kaelin Agten, Jin Li, Krystle Chong, Munira Oza, Rosanna Acklom, et al

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OBGYN
Objective To develop a core outcome set (COS) for research on caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) treatment. Design Consensus development study. Setting International. Population Healthcar.....
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November 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Well said Prof Mary Renfrew
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.

Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.

We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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His final phrase: ‘ Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.’ so important www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/set-tr...
I Set A Trap To Catch Students Cheating With AI. The Result Was Deflating
"I am no stranger to students trying to cut corners by copying and pasting from Wikipedia, but the introduction of generative AI has enabled them to cheat in startling new ways."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Brilliant @maryrenfrew.bsky.social talking about Midwifery and why it matters @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMF2025
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Diane Ménage and Jenny Patterson talking about love in Midwifery @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMF2025
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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@jennimintomsp.bsky.social talking at #EdinburghMmF2025 @midwiferyforum.bsky.social on Scotland maternity services. Mentions new Scotland pathway and the importance of relationship based care from midwives
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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@helencheyne.bsky.social talking about #postnatal care - check list or choice?? So important to improve postnatal care @midwiferyforum.bsky.social #EdinburghMMF2025
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Proud to be a Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine in USA, which, along with the National Academies of Science and Engineering, have published a statement on the CDC's "updated" (aka meddled-with by RFK) vaccine guidance.

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National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Expecting a child conceived by medically assisted reproduction in the context of infertility: A qualitative case study of the experience of pregnant women & their partners

Caroline René, Isabelle Landry, Francine de Montigny

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Expecting a child conceived by medically assisted reproduction in the context of infertility: A qualitative case study of the experience of pregnant women and their partners
Infertility affects around one in six people worldwide. Technological advances and changes in legislation in medically assisted reproduction (MAR) are…
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November 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Ever enchanted by...

Deep in The Wild Wood
🎨 Chris Dunn
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Low-dose aspirin in unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss: A systematic review & meta-analysis

Marianna Onori, Giuliana Beneduce, Matteo Figà, Fabio Sannino, Alessandro Petrecca, Tullio Ghi, Chiara Tersigni

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Introduction Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), defined as two or more consecutive pregnancy losses before 24 weeks of gestation, affects approximately 1%–2% of couples of reproductive ages. Despite co.....
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November 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM