Last week the yearly World Down Syndrome day took place on 21st March. In this article Holli Sheahan from charity Down Syndrome UK shares resources and information for midwives and health professionals to be ‘positive about Down syndrome’.
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The impact of postnatal depression for families continues to be of major concern. Finding ways to promote maternal well-being is therefore of importance in communities. In this article Lilli Murdoch from ‘Breathe Melodies for Mums‘, shares the innovative, and research-based,
Over centuries different mediums of art have been used to illustrate and explore pregnancy and mother and parenthood. It is also used to support wellbeing following birth in different ways. Ellie Shipman, visual and participatory artist in Bristol, shares some
How much do you know about caring for people experiencing pregnancy and birth through a surrogacy arrangement? In this significant article, Gemma Cromwell is a third-year student midwife. The University of Bedfordshire shares her personal experience, and those of others,
This article continues the ongoing series of articles on setting up a new Midwifery programme in Abu Dhabi. Now six weeks in, Joanna Andrews shares her experience of being the fourth member of the Midwifery team at Fatima College of
Life in Australia offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a laid-back vibe. From the stunning landscapes of the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef to the outdoor activities such as beach walking, surfing, hiking and barbecuing- there’s
Technology and understanding of the workings of the body are constantly evolving. Joanne Hargrave, Lead Midwife, East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, points to the increasing developments around genomics and how midwives and students need to keep up-to-date in order to
At the end of LGBT+ history month, in this powerful article, Dr Alys Einion, FRCM, Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee and Editor-in-Chief, The Practising Midwife, raises concerns about oppression in midwifery practice. She challenges us all to reflect on attitudes
The health inequalities in people receiving maternity services have received growing concern in the country, where pregnant people from Black and South Asian backgrounds were reported to face double to triple the risks of dying during pregnancy [1], and systemic
Pregnant women with substance dependency are more likely to lead multi-layered, psychologically and socially complex lives and can be distrustful of mainstream services. Dr Elaine Moore, a retired midwife from Ayrshire, Scotland, shares some findings from her recent study exploring