Heather Bower

Seven learning points from the experience of having seven children. Such a motivational keynote from Sarah Josiah at the @fivexmore Black Maternity Experiences Report launch today. A clear message for maternity services. @MidwivesRCM @NHSEngland

This is why the new report by @fivexmore about the maternity experiences of black women is so important. @MidwivesRCM

Great panel discussion on antenatal, labour and postnatal care with a fantastic line up of panelists. @fivexmore @MidwivesRCM

Dr Michelle Peter talking about findings from the @fivexmore report. Three years on from the 2022 report, the 2025 report shows black women are still being ignored. @MidwivesRCM

Privileged to be at the launch of FiveXMore Black Maternity Experience Report launch today @MidwivesRCM @fivexmore

Such a privilege to join Sept 22/23 midwifery students for their final day in Uni at @wlv_uni today. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. @MidwivesRCM @Fibeeken

8 July 1pm join @MidwivesRCM for a webinar to explore the topic of physical activity in pregnancy and ways to increase knowledge and confidence on the subject. Book your place now. rcm.org.uk/events/2025/05… @HeatherB_RCM @MIDIRS

Have you had your say on the recent pay offer? It’s crucial we gauge the views of all AfC members on this pay award, so we are urging all eligible midwives and MSWs In England, Wales and NI to have your say now. buff.ly/32c1nBy

The @councilofdeans has created high level principles for use of generative AI in healthcare education. ‘The problem (with AI) isn’t the technology, it’s misaligned incentives that reward compliance over authentic learning’ says Prof Michel Rowe from @unilincoln @MidwivesRCM

The challenges for healthcare education in HEIs are being acutely felt across the sector, says Dr Jason Oakley at #CoDHconference this afternoon. @MidwivesRCM @councilofdeans

Great to be at the #CoDHconference today in Newcastle. @MidwivesRCM @councilofdeans

The next webinar in the series hosted by our Student Midwife Forum (SMF) is 'Physical activity in pregnancy'. This free event for all members will take place on 8 July 2025. Book now for the chance to increase your knowledge and confidence on the subject. buff.ly/u4aKyp8

In her latest blog Clare Livingstone, Head of Professional Policy and Practice shares an update on the RCM’s work to improve maternity care and support for pregnant women with disabilities rcm.org.uk/blog/2025/06/i…

Our survey results are of great concern to all final year students wanting to become midwives. This is what you have spent 3 or 4 years anticipating. We are raising your concerns as loudly as we can. @MidwivesRCM #student_midwives

Really privileged to be at @MidwivesRCM Nottingham Branch’s #IDM celebrations today. @world_midwives

Day 2 of conference has started! Midwifery educators and researchers, please come and join us on the balcony for our educator and researcher reception. @MidwivesRCM

This is the power midwifery care could have if midwife delivered interventions were scaled up, says Anna af Ugglas of @world_midwives at @MidwivesRCM conference today. Why is this not every government’s priority? @WHO

Congratulations to Nicky Clark, receiving an RCM fellowship today - an inspiring leader in midwifery education. Thank you for all you have done for midwifery education in the UK Nicky. @MidwivesRCM @UniOfHull @nmcnews

Carole Yearley and Juliet Bostwick enlightening us about coaching models to support students in the practice learning environment. @MidwivesRCM @NHSE_WTE @LisaAJesson

‘Building our midwifery community is at the heart of the RCM’s new strategy’ says @GillWaltonRCM in her opening speech at @MidwivesRCM conference.