MIDIRS - Midwifery Information & Resource Service

MIDIRS - Midwifery Information & Resource Service 📚The definitive resource for maternity professionals
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MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for September is Student Resources 2026-27 🖥️Studying to be a midwife is an exciting cha...
03/09/2026

MIDIRS Search Pack of the Month for September is Student Resources 2026-27 🖥️

Studying to be a midwife is an exciting challenge, but it can be daunting. We want to support your development through provision of comprehensive evidence-based research and resources.

To commemorate the newest cohort of student midwives beginning their studies this month, we are releasing our Student Resources Search Pack for 2026-27 for free. Unlike other Search Packs of the Month, this resource will be available all year, to reach as many students as possible.

Plus, did you know...
📚️ We offer a discounted rate for student midwives
💜 RCM members get an additional 20% off a MIDIRS subscription on top of this discount!

Head to our website to download the Search Pack and learn more about what a MIDIRS subscription can do for you: https://rcm.org.uk/search-pack-of-the-month/2026/09/student-resources-2026-27/

And finally, Team MIDIRS wishes the best of luck to all students starting or continuing their training this month. You've got this! 🩷

With the publication of our September issue, we’re delighted to launch MIDIRS Digital Midwifery Digest.💻 Designed to mak...
01/09/2026

With the publication of our September issue, we’re delighted to launch MIDIRS Digital Midwifery Digest.💻

Designed to make discovering research easier and more interactive, this new platform lets you search, filter and access articles across our publications with ease. For the first time, Digest titles, abstracts and DOIs are freely available on the web, whilst subscribers can log in to read with a single click.

Whether you’re looking for the latest research on a specific topic or want to read the whole edition in one place, finding what you need has never been easier. Head to our website to explore the new platform and read September’s MIDIRS Midwifery Digest.💗

https://rcm.org.uk/midirs-digital-midwifery-digest/

This week is Rainbow Baby Week, an annual awareness campaign aiming to break the silence surrounding pregnancy after los...
18/08/2026

This week is Rainbow Baby Week, an annual awareness campaign aiming to break the silence surrounding pregnancy after loss, honour lost babies and offer a beacon of hope to expectant parents across the UK. 🌈

Coordinated by pregnancy after loss charity Willow’s Rainbow Box, prominent regional landmarks across England are lighting up tomorrow evening (Wednesday 19th August) in support of the week. The charity is encouraging other councils, businesses, trusts and venues across the country to join the display and light up their own buildings in rainbow colours.

Amneet Graham, Founder of Willow's Rainbow Box, said "the pregnancy after loss journey can be incredibly isolating and full of mixed emotions. As these landmarks join us to highlight pregnancy after loss and Rainbow Baby Week, we hope it reminds families they will never be alone in this".

The public are invited to view the light-ups in their local cities tomorrow evening and share their pictures using the hashtag to help spread hope to everyone in need. 🤍

Learn more about Willow's Rainbow Box: https://www.willowsrainbowbox.co.uk/

Congratulations to the newest cohort of student midwives who have received their A Level Results today! 🎉MIDIRS has many...
13/08/2026

Congratulations to the newest cohort of student midwives who have received their A Level Results today! 🎉

MIDIRS has many resources for student midwives to excel in their course and drive professional development.

A subscription to MIDIRS includes:
💗 MIDIRS Midwifery Digest - an evidence-based quarterly journal for maternity professionals and students to share their knowledge and experiences to improve practice and outcomes, available in print and digital formats
📚 Maternity and Infant Care Database - the worlds largest midwifery-specific database, containing over 350,000 articles
🔎 550+ free Literature Search Packs, plus the option to have a bespoke search conducted by one of our dedicated MIDIRS librarians
📰 A weekly email bulletin containing the latest news in maternity research and policy.

PLUS, did you know that RCM members get 20% off their MIDIRS subscription?

Take a look at our free resources:
🗣️ Our Midwives-in-Training Research and Journal Review Club is a free monthly webinar designed to support student development. Check out our last post for details!
🖥️ The Student Support section on our website contains useful links and resources for learning, development, and the student community
📱 Follow us across our social media to be updated with the latest news, research, webinars and opportunities in the midwifery community

To find out more about how a MIDIRS subscription can support you in your midwifery journey, head to our website. We can't wait to welcome you 💗

https://rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-subscribe/

This week is World Breastfeeding Week, an annual event organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action - WABA ...
04/08/2026

This week is World Breastfeeding Week, an annual event organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action - WABA to "raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding".

To commemorate the week, our Search Pack of the Month for August is PN63: Breastfeeding - Professional Attitudes, Beliefs and Knowledge. Head to the link below to learn more about World Breastfeeding Week and access the free resource.

https://rcm.org.uk/search-pack-of-the-month/2026/08/breastfeeding-professional-attitudes-beliefs-and-knowledge/

Looking to get the most out of your MIDIRS subscription? Read our tips for using the MIC Database, so that you can be co...
23/07/2026

Looking to get the most out of your MIDIRS subscription?

Read our tips for using the MIC Database, so that you can be confident in searching through over 350,000 resources on the world's largest midwifery-specific research database.

As always, if you have any questions, need support with accessing our resources or if you'd like a MIDIRS librarian to carry out a bespoke search for you, get in touch at [email protected] 📚

Learn more about the database: https://rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-maternity-and-infant-care/

The recent publications of the Amos and Ockenden reviews identified recurring problems across maternity and neonatal ser...
16/07/2026

The recent publications of the Amos and Ockenden reviews identified recurring problems across maternity and neonatal services. Many of the recommendations set out by Baroness Amos and Donna Ockenden echo the research priorities set out last year in the JLA/RCM Maternity Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), which captured the questions that matter most to women, families and maternity professionals.

We know the challenges: the opportunity now is to strengthen the evidence base and help drive improvements in maternity care.

We're inviting midwives, students, educators and clinicians to contribute papers to MIDIRS Midwifery Digest that address the key priorities outlined in the reports and the JLA/RCM PSP. If your research aligns with these priorities, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about the research priorities, read guidance about writing for the Digest and to submit your article, head to our website: https://rcm.org.uk/midirs/midirs-midwifery-digest/

For advice or questions about submissions, please email Dr Sara Webb at [email protected]

"Seeing men working in maternity settings helps demonstrate that compassion, empathy and caregiving are human qualities,...
14/07/2026

"Seeing men working in maternity settings helps demonstrate that compassion, empathy and caregiving are human qualities, not gendered ones"

On our latest blog, male maternity support worker Shane North discusses how compassion and professionalism help him support families and challenge stereotypes in maternity care.

Read here: https://rcm.org.uk/blog/2026/07/my-life-as-a-male-maternity-support-worker/ 📚

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, July's Search Pack of the Month explores the experiences and practices of both mater...
03/07/2026

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, July's Search Pack of the Month explores the experiences and practices of both maternity professionals and women across Asia, including South Asia. This year's theme "Unity in Diversity" offers an opportunity to reflect on how maternity care practices vary across cultures and regions, whilst remaining united in the common purpose of supporting women and families.

Learn more about South Asian Heritage Month and access the resource, which is packed with literature to support your understanding of global midwifery practices: https://rcm.org.uk/search-pack-of-the-month/2026/07/midwifery-in-asia/

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