MIDIRS is the definitive midwifery information resource for midwives, student midwives, and maternity support workers.
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Our colleagues at @MidwivesRCM , and some of MIDIRS Editorial Board, are at the ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon amplifying the voices of midwives in the UK and abroad🎉
Look out for postcards detailing MIDIRS International Offer, starting at £10/year buff.ly/5dPiulV
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The opening event of the 34th ICM Triennial Conference in Lisbon. United in voice...midwives matter and the world needs 1 million more
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ICM European region members coming together 🤝✨
Ahead of the 34th Triennial Congress in Lisbon, the Council meeting brings voices from across Europe to the table 🌍 Representing the RCM: Gill Walton, Mervi Jokinen, & ICM Board member for Europe, Lia Brigante.
#ICM2026 #Midwives
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This Pride month, Midwifery Lecturer Frankie Cooper reflects on the power of education in improving LGBTQIA experiences🏳️🌈
This blog is an introduction to Frankie's article, co-written with Professor Helen Bedford, published in the September Digest.
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Read Frankie’s blog here: rcm.org.uk/blog/2026/06/brid…
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The Hot Topic article for June's MIDIRS Midwifery Digest is written by the team at @CBeebiesHQ 💗
The article covers the unique benefits of CBeebies Parenting for supporting new parents, and how midwives can use the platform for engaging with families.
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Our Search Pack of the Month for June spotlights the experiences of women with learning disabilities in maternity care, marking Learning Disability Week happening later this month.
Learn more about the week access the free Search Pack💗buff.ly/H7IE6hQ
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Student Midwives: come along to our next session of the MITRJRC to improve your confidence in perineal care.
We'll be joined by Fiona Cross-Sudworth, an experienced midwife and research fellow, and part of the FutureSuture team.
Book your free ticket: buff.ly/I6yqp9i
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Hopefully by now you would've seen that we are offering free branded blankets to Midwifery societies to help them celebrate Student celebration day!
But, have you seen that there's a chance to win a £100 funding boost and a box of MIDIRS goodies for the winning society?
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A recording of our latest journal club session “Preventing Burnout in Midwifery” is now available on our YouTube channel. 🎥
Watch here:
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There’s still time to join us tomorrow for a free webinar on “Preventing burnout in Midwifery”.
Head to the link below to secure your free ticket 👀
Our next Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club, on preventative frameworks for burnout, will now be taking place next Wednesday, 20th May.
You can secure your free ticket through MIDIRS Eventbrite: buff.ly/6A5JhP6
We look forward to seeing you there!💗
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Our next Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club, on preventative frameworks for burnout, will now be taking place next Wednesday, 20th May.
You can secure your free ticket through MIDIRS Eventbrite: buff.ly/6A5JhP6
We look forward to seeing you there!💗
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New on MIDIRS blog: Sharon Howard-Lee reflects on her time in the Mary Seacole programme, an NHS management scheme designed for healthcare leaders.
Read now on our website: buff.ly/QJJPrHK
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Our Anniversary Giveaway boxes are on the way to subscribers 🤩
These boxes have already been posted, but there's still time to win this June, September or December: all you need to do is be a MIDIRS subscriber.
Learn how MIDIRS can support you: buff.ly/EFG8XNh 💗
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Due to unforeseen circumstances we have unfortunately had to postpone today’s session. Keep an eye on our Eventbrite for a new date announcement 👀
In the meantime, why not watch recordings of our previous MITRJRCS? youtube.com/@midirs?si=okdxR…
Student midwives: join MIDIRS and the Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club for our next session on 'Preventing burnout in midwifery' with J. Paul Anthony, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of Staffordshire.
Free tickets: buff.ly/iW35iqF
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Midwives and clinicians interested in improving their suturing confidence are invited to join Malene Hegenberger, a practicing midwife and inventor of the Hegenberger Retractor, for a free practical webinar. 🪡
Learn more and register here: buff.ly/jBVuIWM
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