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Check Out Our Post-Festival Highlights! What an unforgettable experience! From powerful talks and expert panels to the inspiring energy of our midwifery community this video captures it all. Relive the best moments and see what makes our festivals so special.
Meet the Headline Speakers at #CardiffMMF2025! -Dr Jenny Hall -Dr Aimee Grant -Sue Macdonald -Featuring the Women & Infants Stream Cardiff City FC Stadium 23 Sept 2025 In person, live & on demand Free to attend → shorturl.at/pD5WT

What to expect at? New Women & Infants Stream Plenary talks on latest policy & research Updates on maternity reviews in Wales & England Networking, 1:1 advice & Meet the Expert sessions Wellbeing tasters & more in the exhibition! Free – Register: shorturl.at/pD5WT

New for 2025! The Edinburgh Maternity & Midwifery Festival introduces a Women & Infants stream covering maternity, health visiting, mental health, GP, neonatal, paediatrics & more. Call for Papers now open! Deadline: 22 Aug Submit now: shorturl.at/PjRft

Become an Online Sponsor or Exhibitor! Join us at the Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 live at Cardiff City FC and online! Gain exposure via video ads & digital features Connect face-to-face with HCPs & students More info: shorturl.at/1fFG7

NEW for 2025: Women and Infants Stream 2025 Register for free to attend the Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 Cardiff City FC Stadium 📆 Tuesday 23 September 2025 In person, live & On Demand web-eur.cvent.com/event/b99ee574…

🎬 Binge-worthy CPD? Yes, please! Explore MATFLIX – expert talks & inspiring stories for maternity teams. 🆓 1 month FREE access! 🎥 Watch now: matflix.co.uk/buy-now/ #MATFLIX #MidwiferyEducation #CPDforMidwives #MidwivesMatter #OnDemandLearning
🌟 Meet the All4Maternity Team at #CardiffMMF2025! 📍 Cardiff City FC Stadium 🗓️ Tues 23 Sept 2025 🤝 Let’s chat learning, sharing & caring in maternity care. 🎟️ Free to attend! 🔗 shorturl.at/r54hA #MidwiferyForum #All4Maternity #MidwivesMatter #MATFLIX #CPD

🎉 Meet our Chair & Curator: Sue Macdonald! 🎙️ Kicking off the Cardiff 2025 Maternity & Midwifery Festival with opening remarks. 📅 Tues 23 September 📍 Cardiff City FC Stadium + Live Stream 🎟️ Free in-person & online access! 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/r54hA

💬 What’s Love Got to Do with Midwifery? Today Wed 16 July 19:00 UK 🎥 LIVE on Facebook & Spotify Join Dr Diane Menage & Dr Jenny Patterson for a heartfelt #MidwiferyHour on the power of compassion in care. 🎙️ Hosted by Sue Macdonald Register for free: shorturl.at/28W76

This Week in Maternity & Midwifery Catch up on the latest updates, expert insights, and upcoming events in the world of maternity and midwifery. From new research to inspiring stories and professional development opportunities don’t miss out! Read more: shorturl.at/kQV7y
🏆 Northern Maternity & Midwifery Trailblazer Awards 2025 📍 Etihad Stadium | 📅 10 July Celebrating excellence, innovation & dedication in maternity care 👏 Congrats to all the inspiring winners & nominees! 👉 Full list of winners: shorturl.at/2iqQQ

💬 What’s Love Got to Do with Midwifery? Wed 16 July | 19:00 UK 🎥 LIVE on Facebook & Spotify Join Dr Diane Menage & Dr Jenny Patterson for a heartfelt #MidwiferyHour on the power of compassion in care. 🎙️ Hosted by Sue Macdonald Register for free: shorturl.at/28W76

💬 What’s Love Got to Do with Midwifery? Wed 16 July | 19:00 UK 🎥 LIVE on Facebook & Spotify Join Dr Diane Menage & Dr Jenny Patterson for a heartfelt #MidwiferyHour on the power of compassion in care. 🎙️ Hosted by Sue Macdonald Register for free: shorturl.at/28W76

🎥 Optimising Labour and Birth for All: Personalised Care = Safe Care with Professor Soo Downe Discover why personalised care is not just a preference it’s essential for safer outcomes in labour and birth. Now available to watch on demand! Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=xIUwOl…

📢 Call for Papers – Women & Infants’ Stream Be part of #Cardiff2025 Maternity & Midwifery Festival! Submit by 15 July 2025 📍 Festival: 23 Sept | Cardiff 🔗 Share your work, inspire change: shorturl.at/xyl9K #MidwiferyForum #CallForPapers #MATFLIX #MidwivesMatter #CPD

💬 What’s Love Got to Do with Midwifery? 📅 Wed 16 July | 🕖 19:00 UK 🎥 LIVE on Facebook & Spotify Join Dr Diane Menage & Dr Jenny Patterson for a heartfelt #MidwiferyHour on the power of compassion in care. 🎙️ Hosted by Sue Macdonald Register for free: shorturl.at/28W76

📚 Book Review: Plus Size Pregnancy by Dr Sara Wickham Reviewed by Dianne Garland An insightful and compassionate look at pregnancy care for plus-size women challenging assumptions and empowering midwives and parents alike. Read the full review here: shorturl.at/o7pi9

🎉 Live from the Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 in Manchester! 📍 Midwives, students & experts coming together to learn, share & inspire. Brilliant sessions, buzzing stands & fab tote bags! Thanks to everyone joining us in person or online!




Wed 9 July | 🕖 19:00 UK The Maternity Safety Agenda Live on #MidwiferyHour with: - Dr Kathryn Gutteridge - Prof Mary Renfrew OBE Hosted by Sue Macdonald 🎥 Watch live or on demand via #MATFLIX Register for free: shorturl.at/xFxFv #MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #CPD

Our Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival is LIVE now from Manchester. If you weren't able to attend in person why not drop in on the live stream here? maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/sign-in-northe…