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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.
💬 Maternity & Midwifery Hour – Tomorrow 19:00 UK

Topic: Domestic Violence & Abuse – supporting women & practitioners.

With Caroline Bull & Judith Rees

Hosted by Sue Macdonald
📍 Live on FB & Spotify
👉 Register: shorturl.at/a9L92
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Women & Infants Stream – Edinburgh 2025
Still time to join us this Tuesday at Murrayfield!

Meet exhibitors, enjoy a full day of learning + the brand-new Women & Infants Stream alongside the Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival.

Register: shorturl.at/8CSgu
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival

A full day of learning, workshops, expert talks, parallel streams + the Women & Infant Health Stage.

Still time to register online or at the door
400+ nurses already registered!

Register: shorturl.at/5jxcu
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
International Digital Teaching Resources for Midwifery
Join us for a global session supporting midwifery educators, students & practitioners.
Dr Anna Byrom & Neil Stewart
AU 09:00 | 28 Nov 2025
Hosted by All4Maternity & MATFLIX

Register: shorturl.at/g9hGu
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Edinburgh 2025 Maternity & Midwifery Festival – This Tuesday!

Don’t forget to join us at Murrayfield Stadium, book ahead or sign in on the day.

400+ registered already, don’t miss out! All HCPs welcome.

Tue 25 Nov, Edinburgh

Register free: shorturl.at/1VQbn
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Only 4 days left - still time to book!
Join us at the Edinburgh 2025 Maternity & Midwifery Festival with keynote Jenni Minto MSP, Minister for Public Health & Women’s Health.

Tue 25 Nov
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Don’t miss it!
Register free: shorturl.at/1VQbn
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Support Maternity & Midwifery
Your contribution helps us keep providing free education, live events & vital resources for midwives, students and maternity professionals.
Donate: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/the-maternit...

Thank you for supporting safer care and better outcomes for women & babies.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Domestic Violence & Abuse: Supporting Women & Practitioners
Join us Wed 26 Nov, 19:00 UK for Maternity & Midwifery Hour.
Caroline Bull – The Rosie Maternity Hospital
Judith Rees – The For Baby’s Sake Trust
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

Free to watch: shorturl.at/a9L92
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Meet Our Exhibitors!

Explore the organisations joining us at this year’s event, bringing innovation and key support to the maternity and midwifery community.

Visit their stands and learn more.
Register: shorturl.at/4OZzc
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Glucokinase Hyperglycaemia: Rethinking Gestational Diabetes
Join us on Wed 19 Nov

Featuring Becky Lambert-Pitts & Nicola Young, North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service.

Register free: shorturl.at/LlRzW
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Midwifery education: a cause for concern
Nicky Clark highlights the pressures facing midwifery education, from placements to learning consistency, and why urgent action is needed to support future midwives.
Read more: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/midwifery-ed...
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
MMF Edinburgh 2025
Our 10 day countdown begins!

Meet the speakers joining us for a full day of insight and inspiration in midwifery and women’s health.

Dr Diane Menage • Dr Gina Finnert • Dr Jacqui Williams and more..
Register free: shorturl.at/o3Uvo
November 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Maternity & Midwifery Hour

Glucokinase Hyperglycaemia: Rethinking Gestational Diabetes

Join us for a session on how genomic medicine is reshaping gestational diabetes.

Featuring Becky Lambert-Pitts & Nicola Young.

Register free: shorturl.at/Yd4cV
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Support Maternity & Midwifery Hour

We provide free weekly education and expert insights for midwives and students. If our sessions support your learning, please consider a small donation to help keep them free for all.

👉 Donate: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/the-maternit...

Thank you 💛
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Only 2 days to go!

Join us Tue 12 Nov for The Student Midwife Experience Festival – a free online event inspiring the next generation of midwives.

Alison Power shares how Schwartz Rounds support compassion, reflection & student wellbeing.

Register: shorturl.at/tY5R9
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Maternity & Midwifery Hour -
Educating Future Midwives

Nicky Clark & Angela Ayuk
Hosted by Sue Macdonald
Discover how midwifery education is evolving to inspire the next generation.

Wed 12 Nov | 19:00 (UK)
Live on Facebook & Spotify

Register free: shorturl.at/gqUxh
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It’s a Motherf**er: Poor paternity leave is leaving new mums vulnerable.

Rachel Grocott explores how weak policies add pressure on new mothers, and why change is overdue.

shorturl.at/93GCH

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #PaternityLeave #MaternalHealth #MidwiferyForum
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
💬 Changing the Narrative: Sharing Positive Midwifery Stories

Dr Jenny Hall explores how storytelling can celebrate good practice & inspire confidence in midwifery.

👉 shorturl.at/obvhe

#MidwivesMatter #MidwiferyForum #PositiveMidwifery #MaternityCare #MATFLIX
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Meet Our Speakers!Join inspiring voices at the Student Midwife Experience Festival on 12 Nov

Paola Armato Harris – BCU
Sharon Luca – The Luca Foundation
Dr Lauren Philp-von Woyna – University of Birmingham

Register: shorturl.at/aPb3F#Studen...
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📰 Stay ahead in maternity & midwifery care!

Check out this week’s key updates – from staffing challenges to global maternal health insights.

Read more: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/maternity-an...
#Midwifery #MaternityCare #MaternalHealth #HealthcareNews
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Maternity & Midwifery Hour
Glucokinase Hyperglycaemia: Rethinking Gestational Diabetes

Becky Lambert-Pitts & Nicola Young, North East & Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service

Hosted by Sue Macdonald
Wed 19 Nov | 19:00 (UK)

Register free: shorturl.at/Y3m3T
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Meet our speakers for the Student Midwife Experience Festival!

Giliane McKelvin, University of Greater Manchester
Julie Chick, Buckinghamshire New University
Helen Recchia, University of York

Don’t miss this inspiring free online event!

Register: shorturl.at/n4Nh3
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Help us make a better world for mothers & babies.Your support helps us keep sharing vital education & free CPD to improve maternity care.

Donate today: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/the-maternit...

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #MidwiferyForum #MATFLIX #Donate #MaternalHealth
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Happening Today!
Join Maternity & Midwifery Hour – S17 Ep.8

Prof David Churchill (Royal Wolverhampton & Univ. of Wolverhampton) on Preventing Maternal Anaemia to Reduce Preterm Births

5 Nov | 19:00 UK
Live on Facebook & Spotify

Register free: shorturl.at/yDIcc
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What We Need to Know About Perinatal Mental Health – and Why

Jo Brook explores why early awareness and support are vital for women, families & maternity care.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VD...

#MidwivesMatter #PerinatalMentalHealth #MidwiferyForum #MATFLIX #MaternalHealth #FreeCPD
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM