Maya Wilson
@mayamidwifery.bsky.social
Mum of two girls 👩🏻🤝👩🏼
Midwife & Lecturer of Midwifery at the University of Plymouth 🎓
Midwife & Lecturer of Midwifery at the University of Plymouth 🎓
Great outreach session with Year 9s at Scott Medical College 🌟
We busted pregnancy & birth myths, heard student experiences and gave students the chance to “catch a baby” in a hands-on simulation.
Impressed by students curiosity and great questions!
#Midwifery #Outreach #WideningParticipation
We busted pregnancy & birth myths, heard student experiences and gave students the chance to “catch a baby” in a hands-on simulation.
Impressed by students curiosity and great questions!
#Midwifery #Outreach #WideningParticipation
July 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Great outreach session with Year 9s at Scott Medical College 🌟
We busted pregnancy & birth myths, heard student experiences and gave students the chance to “catch a baby” in a hands-on simulation.
Impressed by students curiosity and great questions!
#Midwifery #Outreach #WideningParticipation
We busted pregnancy & birth myths, heard student experiences and gave students the chance to “catch a baby” in a hands-on simulation.
Impressed by students curiosity and great questions!
#Midwifery #Outreach #WideningParticipation
We’re seeking an External Examiner for our BSc and MSc Midwifery programmes at the University of Plymouth 🎓🌊
Come work with our supportive and passionate team and help shape the future of midwifery education.
Find out more and apply on the link below.
Come work with our supportive and passionate team and help shape the future of midwifery education.
Find out more and apply on the link below.
Pre-registration and Post-registration Midwifery - Council of Deans of Health
The University of Plymouth are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the programmes listed below: The programmes are based within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health. T...
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June 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We’re seeking an External Examiner for our BSc and MSc Midwifery programmes at the University of Plymouth 🎓🌊
Come work with our supportive and passionate team and help shape the future of midwifery education.
Find out more and apply on the link below.
Come work with our supportive and passionate team and help shape the future of midwifery education.
Find out more and apply on the link below.
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Birth centres are safe and should be integral part of maternity service provision. Please support this petition to maintain place of birth options for women in south London www.change.org/p/protect-ou... @internationalmidwives.org
Sign the Petition
Protect our Birth Choices - Save the Carmen Birth Centre, St George’s University Hospitals
www.change.org
June 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Birth centres are safe and should be integral part of maternity service provision. Please support this petition to maintain place of birth options for women in south London www.change.org/p/protect-ou... @internationalmidwives.org
Interesting links
A new study by researchers at @oxpop.bsky.social National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit has found that children born to mothers with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or above may have an increased risk of being admitted to hospital for an infection.
Read more: bit.ly/4kFsqN6
Read more: bit.ly/4kFsqN6
Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of hospital admission for infection in children | NPEU
The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) is a multidisciplinary research unit based at the University of Oxford. Our work involves running randomised con
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June 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Interesting links
Excellent insight into the blended learning midwifery programme at the University of Plymouth 🤱🏻👩🏾🎓👏🏼 @plymuni.bsky.social
www.itv.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Excellent insight into the blended learning midwifery programme at the University of Plymouth 🤱🏻👩🏾🎓👏🏼 @plymuni.bsky.social
Last Friday we ran our first educational escape room, ‘The Locked Labour Ward’, for RCHT midwifery students. The primary learning outcome was team building across the cohorts, with clinical puzzles and winners prizes!
#UniversityofPlymouth #EducationalEscapeRoom #StudentMidwife #TeamBuilding
#UniversityofPlymouth #EducationalEscapeRoom #StudentMidwife #TeamBuilding
May 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last Friday we ran our first educational escape room, ‘The Locked Labour Ward’, for RCHT midwifery students. The primary learning outcome was team building across the cohorts, with clinical puzzles and winners prizes!
#UniversityofPlymouth #EducationalEscapeRoom #StudentMidwife #TeamBuilding
#UniversityofPlymouth #EducationalEscapeRoom #StudentMidwife #TeamBuilding
👏 Congratulations to University of Plymouth midwifery student Pip Raud on being shortlisted for Student Midwife of the Year!
From professional sailor to celebrated midwife
University of Plymouth news: From professional sailor to celebrated midwife. Pip Raud’s personal story inspired her into midwifery – and she’s now been...
www.plymouth.ac.uk
April 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
👏 Congratulations to University of Plymouth midwifery student Pip Raud on being shortlisted for Student Midwife of the Year!
We’re back!
Join us for the new series of Maternity & Midwifery Hour
30 April 19:00 UK
Exploring awareness of genomic testing at first midwife appointment.
With Jo Hargrave, Marianne Quinn & Karen Creed.
Register for free: shorturl.at/fcts1
#MidwiferyHour #MATFLIX
Join us for the new series of Maternity & Midwifery Hour
30 April 19:00 UK
Exploring awareness of genomic testing at first midwife appointment.
With Jo Hargrave, Marianne Quinn & Karen Creed.
Register for free: shorturl.at/fcts1
#MidwiferyHour #MATFLIX
April 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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New findings from our 2025 Cost of Living on Maternity Leave Survey out TODAY: 1. Inadequate maternity pay means half of pregnant women & new mums can't afford to buy healthy food - just when they need to be focusing on eating well. And there's more...👇
March 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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theconversation.com/caesareans-a... important article around increased caesarean sections from Soo Downe and Carol Kingdon @uclan.ac.uk
Caesareans are rising fast in the UK – but giving birth is getting worse for women
In England, the national caesarean rate is now 42%. Which is way higher than many other wealthy countries.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
theconversation.com/caesareans-a... important article around increased caesarean sections from Soo Downe and Carol Kingdon @uclan.ac.uk
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Midwifery starter pack- hello those with an interest in Midwifery, Public health and Nursing go.bsky.app/5NFog7A
November 24, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Midwifery starter pack- hello those with an interest in Midwifery, Public health and Nursing go.bsky.app/5NFog7A
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The Real Midwives of Poplar! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Real - The Real Midwives of Poplar
Follow the real-life midwives as they take care of babies born in the London borough where Call The Midwife is set.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The Real Midwives of Poplar! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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💦 Waterbirth: Evolutions in Evidence and Practice 💦
In the latest TPM issue, Diane Garland wrote the Article of the Month where she shares knowledge of the waves of change across waterbirth, experienced during her 42 years as a midwife.
www.all4maternity.com/waterbirth-e...
In the latest TPM issue, Diane Garland wrote the Article of the Month where she shares knowledge of the waves of change across waterbirth, experienced during her 42 years as a midwife.
www.all4maternity.com/waterbirth-e...
February 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💦 Waterbirth: Evolutions in Evidence and Practice 💦
In the latest TPM issue, Diane Garland wrote the Article of the Month where she shares knowledge of the waves of change across waterbirth, experienced during her 42 years as a midwife.
www.all4maternity.com/waterbirth-e...
In the latest TPM issue, Diane Garland wrote the Article of the Month where she shares knowledge of the waves of change across waterbirth, experienced during her 42 years as a midwife.
www.all4maternity.com/waterbirth-e...
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Midwifery Practice Supervisors & Lecturers—what do you love most about working with students? Here's what others have said💜Tell us anonymously via a voice note (it takes less than 10 mins!). #Midwifery #PositiveMidwiferyProject app.voiceform.com/to/xpjAjo35g....
January 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Midwifery Practice Supervisors & Lecturers—what do you love most about working with students? Here's what others have said💜Tell us anonymously via a voice note (it takes less than 10 mins!). #Midwifery #PositiveMidwiferyProject app.voiceform.com/to/xpjAjo35g....
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Tomorrow, student midwives finishing their courses soon will receive a text from us regarding updating details ahead of graduating. We're excited to speak to those finishing their courses and welcoming you to the next stage of your career!
February 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Tomorrow, student midwives finishing their courses soon will receive a text from us regarding updating details ahead of graduating. We're excited to speak to those finishing their courses and welcoming you to the next stage of your career!
Free virtual session this Wednesday, 12th February on
keeping student midwives’ spark alive ✨
keeping student midwives’ spark alive ✨
Keeping student midwives’ spark alive
The Midwifery Forum’s weekly live stream, brought to you by MATFLIX – every Wednesday, 7-8pm, UK
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February 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Free virtual session this Wednesday, 12th February on
keeping student midwives’ spark alive ✨
keeping student midwives’ spark alive ✨
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Join us for the event of the midwifery and maternity calendar, RCM conference and exhibition, at the ICC Birmingham on 30 April and 1 May 2025! https://buff.ly/4hsVuWb
February 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Join us for the event of the midwifery and maternity calendar, RCM conference and exhibition, at the ICC Birmingham on 30 April and 1 May 2025! https://buff.ly/4hsVuWb