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#MidwiferyForum: the latest news, video & insight for midwives, host of free to attend Maternity & Midwifery Festivals around the UK & @watchMATFLIX founders
MMF Edinburgh 2025
Our 10 day countdown begins!

Meet the speakers joining us for a full day of insight and inspiration in midwifery and women’s health.

Dr Diane Menage • Dr Gina Finnert • Dr Jacqui Williams and more..
Register free: shorturl.at/o3Uvo
November 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Maternity & Midwifery Hour

Glucokinase Hyperglycaemia: Rethinking Gestational Diabetes

Join us for a session on how genomic medicine is reshaping gestational diabetes.

Featuring Becky Lambert-Pitts & Nicola Young.

Register free: shorturl.at/Yd4cV
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Support Maternity & Midwifery Hour

We provide free weekly education and expert insights for midwives and students. If our sessions support your learning, please consider a small donation to help keep them free for all.

👉 Donate: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/the-maternit...

Thank you 💛
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Only 2 days to go!

Join us Tue 12 Nov for The Student Midwife Experience Festival – a free online event inspiring the next generation of midwives.

Alison Power shares how Schwartz Rounds support compassion, reflection & student wellbeing.

Register: shorturl.at/tY5R9
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Maternity & Midwifery Hour -
Educating Future Midwives

Nicky Clark & Angela Ayuk
Hosted by Sue Macdonald
Discover how midwifery education is evolving to inspire the next generation.

Wed 12 Nov | 19:00 (UK)
Live on Facebook & Spotify

Register free: shorturl.at/gqUxh
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It’s a Motherf**er: Poor paternity leave is leaving new mums vulnerable.

Rachel Grocott explores how weak policies add pressure on new mothers, and why change is overdue.

shorturl.at/93GCH

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #PaternityLeave #MaternalHealth #MidwiferyForum
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
💬 Changing the Narrative: Sharing Positive Midwifery Stories

Dr Jenny Hall explores how storytelling can celebrate good practice & inspire confidence in midwifery.

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#MidwivesMatter #MidwiferyForum #PositiveMidwifery #MaternityCare #MATFLIX
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Meet Our Speakers!Join inspiring voices at the Student Midwife Experience Festival on 12 Nov

Paola Armato Harris – BCU
Sharon Luca – The Luca Foundation
Dr Lauren Philp-von Woyna – University of Birmingham

Register: shorturl.at/aPb3F#Studen...
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📰 Stay ahead in maternity & midwifery care!

Check out this week’s key updates – from staffing challenges to global maternal health insights.

Read more: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/maternity-an...
#Midwifery #MaternityCare #MaternalHealth #HealthcareNews
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Maternity & Midwifery Hour
Glucokinase Hyperglycaemia: Rethinking Gestational Diabetes

Becky Lambert-Pitts & Nicola Young, North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service

Hosted by Sue Macdonald
Wed 19 Nov | 19:00 (UK)

Register free: shorturl.at/Y3m3T
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Meet our speakers for the Student Midwife Experience Festival!

Giliane McKelvin, University of Greater Manchester
Julie Chick, Buckinghamshire New University
Helen Recchia, University of York

Don’t miss this inspiring free online event!

Register: shorturl.at/n4Nh3
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Help us make a better world for mothers & babies.Your support helps us keep sharing vital education & free CPD to improve maternity care.

Donate today: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/the-maternit...

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #MidwiferyForum #MATFLIX #Donate #MaternalHealth
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Happening Today!
Join Maternity & Midwifery Hour – S17 Ep.8

Prof David Churchill (Royal Wolverhampton & Univ. of Wolverhampton) on Preventing Maternal Anaemia to Reduce Preterm Births

5 Nov | 19:00 UK
Live on Facebook & Spotify

Register free: shorturl.at/yDIcc
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What We Need to Know About Perinatal Mental Health – and Why

Jo Brook explores why early awareness and support are vital for women, families & maternity care.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VD...

#MidwivesMatter #PerinatalMentalHealth #MidwiferyForum #MATFLIX #MaternalHealth #FreeCPD
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Midwifery Education: Educating Future Midwives
Join us 12 Nov for a day focused on shaping the next generation of midwives.

Live Stream | Free to attend
Register: shorturl.at/KyRzo

Supported by The Practising Midwife, MATFLIX & NMC
#MidwiferyEducation #FutureMidwives
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
National Midwifery Education Day – Trouble ahead?

Challenges are emerging across universities and training pathways. How can we protect the quality of midwifery education and support future midwives?

Read more: shorturl.at/jYD18
#MidwivesMatter #MidwiferyEducation
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happening This Wednesday!
Join Maternity & Midwifery Hour – S17 Ep.8

Prof David Churchill (Royal Wolverhampton & Univ. of Wolverhampton)
on Preventing Maternal Anaemia to Reduce Preterm Births

5 Nov | 19:00 UK
Live on Facebook & Spotify
Register free: shorturl.at/rgs4O
November 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You are welcome here’ – Creating space for partners to stay overnight in maternity.

Dr Lisa Common shares how recliner chairs are helping build a more inclusive, supportive environment for families.

Read more: shorturl.at/hDzWt

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Student Midwife Experience Festival 2025

Join us LIVE online – Wed 12 Nov 2025 for a day created by & for student midwives!

Register free: shorturl.at/Nvj6o

Host a Watch Party at your uni – email
Diana@maternityandmidwifery.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happening This Wednesday!

Join us for Maternity & Midwifery Hour

Prof David Churchill (Royal Wolverhampton)
on Preventing Maternal Anaemia to Reduce Preterm Births

5 Nov | 19:00 UK
Live on Facebook & Spotify

Register free: shorturl.at/4mLAw
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A Looming Crisis in Somalia
Caesarean clinics face closure due to funding gaps, putting mothers & newborns at risk.

Ahmed Abdi Abdulahi calls for urgent investment in maternal health.

Read more: shorturl.at/cOkAH
#MidwivesMatter #MaternalHealth #Somalia
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Love Maternity & Midwifery Hour?

Help us keep CPD sessions free & accessible for all midwives.

Every donation makes a difference

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#MidwivesMatter #MidwiferyHour #SupportMidwifery
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Happening Today!

Join us for Maternity & Midwifery Hour – Ep.7: Principles for Supporting Women’s Choice in Maternity Care

Dr Jacqui Williams (NMC)
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

19:00 UK | Live on Facebook & Spotify
Register free: shorturl.at/RjRp9
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Bridging the Gaps in Maternity Care
What can we learn from the latest MBRRACE-UK report?

Allison Felker & Prof Marian Knight share key insights and actions to improve outcomes for all families.

👉 shorturl.at/cG8lN
October 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Join us for a day dedicated to the next generation of midwives!

Inspiring speakers
Discussions & polls
Prizes + networking

Uni can request a FREE Watch Party Pack!
12 Nov | Online | Free

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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM