MIDIRS - Midwifery Information & Resource Service

15/06/2026

Happy Student Midwife Celebration Day💗🥳

Today we are celebrating the resilience and compassion of student midwives around the world. From mastering clinical skills and improving outcomes to championing evidence-based care and developing your academic skillset, your dedication to supporting women and families is unwavering.

Team MIDIRS are proud to support you on this journey🫶

To learn more about the ways in which we support student midwives, head to the 'Products, Services & Student Support' tab on our website: https://rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-products/

15/06/2026

The 34th ICM Triennial Congress has officially begun in Lisbon 🎉

Bringing together maternity professionals from around the world, the Congress is a chance to share knowledge and highlight the importance of increased funding, research and support for maternity professionals globally.

Our colleagues at The Royal College of Midwives and members of MIDIRS Editorial Board, are in Lisbon amplifying the voices of midwives in the UK and abroad. Keep an eye out for our joint postcards which detail MIDIRS International Subscription Offer, part of our commitment to supporting evidence-based maternity practice globally, in collaboration with International Confederation of Midwives 🌍️

🔍️ For more information about getting an International Subscription, which starts at just £10 per year, head to our website: https://rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-subscribe/ #:~:text=Discounted%20rates%20for%20global%20midwives

10/06/2026

This Pride month, Midwifery Lecturer Frankie Cooper reflects on the power of education in improving LGBTQIA+ experiences in maternity care🏳️‍🌈

This reflective blog is an introduction to Frankie's article "From Classroom to Care: How Education Can Improve LGBTQIA+ Maternity and Perinatal Experiences", co-written with Professor Helen Bedford, which will be published in the September issue of MIDIRS Midwifery Digest.

Head to our website to learn more and read the article: https://rcm.org.uk/blog/2026/06/bridging-the-gap-in-lgbtqia-maternity-care/

05/06/2026

The Hot Topic article for the June 2026 edition of MIDIRS Midwifery Digest is written by the team at CBeebies Parenting 💗

The article covers the unique benefits of CBeebies Parenting for supporting new parents, and how midwives can use the platform for engaging with families.

Learn more about the Digest: https://rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-midwifery-digest/ 📚

03/06/2026

Our Search Pack of the Month for June spotlights the experiences of women with learning disabilities in maternity care, marking Learning Disability Week happening later this month.

This free resources brings together a comprehensive selection of research to support maternity professionals in delivering evidence-based, inclusive care.

Follow the link to read more about Learning Disability Week (led by Mencap) and access the Search Pack💗https://rcm.org.uk/search-pack-of-the-month/2026/06/women-with-learning-disabilities/

01/06/2026

Our June 2026 issue of MIDIRS Midwifery Digest is out now! Swipe to see this edition's table of contents, spanning topics from cultural competency to Continuity of Care.

For print subscribers, the latest issue should be with you in the next few days. For digital subscribers, our digital mailing run is on the way. If you have any problems with receiving your copy, please get in touch. Happy reading! 📖

29/05/2026

Student Midwives: come along to our next session of the Midwives-in-Training Research & Journal Review Club to improve your confidence in perineal care.

Our host Michelle McKay will be joined by Fiona Cross-Sudworth, an experienced midwife and research fellow, and part of the FutureSuture study team. She will explore the study's aims, objectives and methods and introduce a new e-learning module designed to increase your confidence and competence in trauma management and perineal care.

Learn more and book your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mitrjrc-improving-confidence-in-perineal-care-tickets-1990408733101

27/05/2026

Join the celebration and win £100 and some MIDIRS goodies!

Hopefully by now you would've seen that we are offering free branded blankets to Midwifery societies to help them celebrate Student celebration day!

But, have you seen that there's a chance to win a £100 funding boost and a box of MIDIRS goodies for the winning society? All you have to do is post pictures of how you are celebration on 15 June to be entered into our prize draw (make sure you tag us so we can see!)

Head to our website for more information, to download our digital assets and to take part in our competition. https://buff.ly/LlPcP3X

27/05/2026

Ahead of our June publication, we asked some of our Editorial Board members what they love about MIDIRS Midwifery Digest.💬

From early article access to shaping the future of the publication, being part of the Editorial Board is a great way to get involved in original maternity research.

We'll soon be opening applications to join the Board. Keep an eye on our social media for more details coming soon... 👀

22/05/2026

A recording of our latest MITRJRC session “Preventing Burnout in Midwifery” is now up on our YouTube channel 🎥

Watch here:

This recording of the Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club (MITRJRC) May session, with guest speaker J. Paul Anthony, took place on 20 May 2...