Visit the All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival website. The 4th All-Ireland Maternity and Midwifery Festival takes place on Tuesday 9 April at the Helix, Dublin, online and on demand. Created by midwives for midwives and brought to you by MATFLIX, All4Maternity, Irish Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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’. ________________________ What is Down Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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, Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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 Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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, Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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 Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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 Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
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 Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby