MIDIRS

🎉 The ICM and Direct Relief have announced the launch of a new platform aiming to increase the accessibility of midwifery data. The site will allow users to compare data from over 50 trusted sources, hoping to improve midwifery research. Read more: buff.ly/Oe29QDM

Can birth weight affect school performance? Does air pollution impact fetal brain development? 📚 Our round up of the week’s maternity research, The Latest Research Update, is now live on your My MIDIRS portal, exploring these questions and more! RCM.org.uk/midirs/

🔬 An international research study exploring the experiences of Lipoedema before and during pregnancy, and in the first year after birth, is calling on participants to share their experiences. Follow the link to view criteria and participate in the study: buff.ly/uogVmTn

🎨Can art therapy effectively address the continuous rise in perinatal mental ill health? 💡How does lighting in birthing environments influence labour? See these topics and more covered in MIDIRS Latest Research Update. Log in to MyMIDIRS to view: rcm.org.uk/login/

Only two weeks to go until The Royal College of Midwives webinar on Vaccination in Pregnancy. Book your free ticket now, at the link below!

Could pre-pregnancy metformin reduce nausea in pregnancy? How does parenting confidence impact bonding over time? Read about this and more in MIDIRS Latest Research Update. Subscribers, head to your MyMIDIRS portal now. Non-subscribers, learn more: rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-…

A study published last month in The Lancet sheds new light on how community-led maternal and newborn care in Sierra Leone has saved lives by bringing care closer to women. To read more and access the full article, head to the link below: buff.ly/TIxTvd8 📚

‼️TOMORROW‼️ Student Midwives, join us for an online webinar on 'Writing for Publication', hosted by Michelle McKay from the University of Staffordshire and Guest Speaker Dr Sara Webb, Head of Information and Research Services at the RCM. Free tickets: buff.ly/TmiTuek

MIDIRS is proud to support Group B Strep Awareness Week (8-14 July) led by @GBSSupport 💗 Maternity professionals, follow the link to access resources, training, and information to assist you in spreading awareness to expectant parents: buff.ly/0O5JTqZ #GBSAW

📣 Our Search Pack of the Month for July is Culturally Sensitive Maternity Care, in alignment with the RCM's number one research priority, which was announced earlier this year. Tap the link to read more on the topic and access the free Search Pack. buff.ly/vMZnDPP

Equitable bereavement care webinar. 24 September 7pm. With an increasingly diverse population, this offers an opportunity for meeting the unique needs of global majority families. Book your place now rcm.org.uk/events/2025/05… @MIDIRS @midwives_rcm

MIDIRS is now on LinkedIn! 📱 Follow us over there to keep up to date with everything MIDIRS is up to, and connect with fellow midwives, researchers, Digest authors, students, and MSWs. You can find us here: buff.ly/J56DMTy

📖 Is there a link between health literacy and pregnancy anxiety? 🍅 Can a Mediterranean diet help prevent preeclampsia? Read about these topics and more in MIDIRS Latest Research Update, out now on your My MIDIRS portal! Non-subscribers, learn more: buff.ly/PnIupu0

A new report by the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Task and Finish Group has detailed the need to increase the number of clinical academics across nursing, midwifery and allied health, focusing on five key action areas. Read here: buff.ly/7tbGwsX

🎉 WIN a year's FREE subscription to MIDIRS 🎉 Student Midwives, fill in the survey below for the chance to win a free annual MIDIRS subscription. Survey ends on Monday 14 July at 5pm. Good luck! 💗 Survey link: buff.ly/gseNXFy

In case you missed it: Midwifery T Level Placements in Greater Manchester are paving the way for future midwives, a promising step towards boosting maternity workforce accessibility 🎉 Read the article: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…

From an examination on the effectiveness of dancing to induce labour, to an exploration of maternity care in global crisis zones, MIDIRS Latest Research Update is now live. Read this and more in your My MIDIRS portal. 📚 Learn more: rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-…

Join the RCM on 7 August for a free virtual update on vaccination in pregnancy. Hear from experts and explore the key role of the midwife in boosting RSV vaccine uptake this season. Book your place now: buff.ly/WZR6zXH

Are you a midwife, student midwife or MSW interested in contributing to MIDIRS blog? We have written a guide for blog contributors, discussing best practices for your contributions, as well as some tips and tricks on getting started. Read the article here: buff.ly/u5RUKJl

Today, WHO & partners launch new guidance to help expand access to trusted midwives for women & babies around the world. Midwifery care is critical for saving lives, improving health, empowering women & families, and building #HopefulFutures for all. 🌟 bit.ly/4kShgEQ