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#MidwiferyForum: the latest news, video & insight for midwives, host of free to attend Maternity & Midwifery Festivals around the UK & @watchMATFLIX founders
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · May 29
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.
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 6h
📚 Book Review: Freebirth Stories – Eds. Mavis Kirkham & Nadine Edwards

Reviewed by Dianne Garland

A powerful look into women’s freebirth experiences, autonomy, choice & care.

👉 Read more: shorturl.at/JnguX

#MidwivesMatter #BookReview #FreebirthStories #MATFLIX
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 21h
Maternity & Midwifery News Update

Catch up on the latest research, policy and practice in maternity care.

👉 Read more here: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/maternity-an...

#MidwiferyNews #MaternityCare #MidwivesMatter #WomenAndInfants
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 9d
Maternity & Midwifery Hour – S17 Ep3
Wed 1 Oct | 19:00 UK

Live on Facebook & Spotify
Postnatal Care – Getting it Right

Dr Lesley Turner | Judith Cutter
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

FREE CPD – Join live: shorturl.at/UiadS
#MidwiferyHour #MaternityCare #FreeCPD #MidwivesMatter
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 11d
Maternity Spotlight
The importance of iron for maternal wellbeing

6 Oct 2025 | 1PM
Anna Byrom & Marie Louise

Supported by Active Iron
Watch live & book: shorturl.at/pli0e

#MaternityCare #MidwivesMatter #MATFLIX #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 13d
#MidwiferyHour S17 Ep3
Wed 1 Oct | 19:00 UK

Postnatal Care – Getting it Right

Dr Lesley Turner, Univ. of Southampton
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

Free CPD – Join live: shorturl.at/d1q9t

#MaternityCare #FreeCPD #MATFLIX #MidwivesMatter
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 14d
Thank you for making #CardiffMMF2025 a success – in person, online & on demand.

Grateful to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors & maternity professionals who made it possible.

Next stop: Edinburgh Maternity & Midwifery Festival
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 16d
Final at #CardiffMMF2025:

• Food insecurity & maternal wellbeing – Lowri Stevenson
• Birth trauma – Dr Mari Greenfield
• Caring connections – Dr Anna Byrom

Closes 16:30 – join live: shorturl.at/6RiIr
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 16d
Afternoon at #CardiffMMF2025:

• Perinatal mental health – Jo Brook
• Support after baby loss – Douglass & Berrett
• Digital exclusion in maternity care – Cheri Lewis

See full programme & join live: shorturl.at/6RiIr

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 16d
Mid-morning
Meet the Experts:
• Sheena Byrom OBE – thriving as a midwife
• Dr Jacqui Williams – NMC Q&A

Plenary 2:
• Genome sequencing in the NHS
• Supporting autistic people in maternity care

Trailblazer Award
Join live & see full programme: shorturl.at/6RiIr
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 16d
It’s TODAY!
The Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 is live
Cardiff City FC Stadium + Live Stream

Keynote from Karen Jewell
Expert talks on collaboration, dignity & respect
Launch of the Women & Infants Stream

Full programme & join here: shorturl.at/6RiIr
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 16d
🎉 IT’S TODAY!
The Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 is live

Cardiff City FC Stadium + Live Stream
Expert speakers, FREE CPD & the launch of the Women & Infants Stream

Join now: shorturl.at/gvjwS
#CardiffMMF2025 #MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 16d
How do we share the news that a baby has Down’s Syndrome, and best support families?

Wed 24 Sept | 19:00 UK
Live on FB & Spotify

Speakers: Varshali Swadi & Bev Insch, Down’s Syndrome Scotland

Hosted by Sue Macdonald
Join live: shorturl.at/dVCSH
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 17d
Only 1 Day Left!
Don’t miss the Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 – now with the brand-new Women & Infants Stream

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium
FREE CPD • Expert Speakers • Networking
Grab your FREE place now: shorturl.at/7DsUX
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 18d
Only 2 Days Left!
Don’t miss the Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 – now with the brand-new Women & Infants Stream

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium
FREE CPD • Expert Speakers • Networking
Grab your FREE place now: shorturl.at/7DsUX
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 20d
🔎 This Week’s Headlines

Not all news is easy to read, but it’s news we all need to know.

👉 Find out more: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/maternity-an...

#MidwivesMatter #MaternityCare #MidwiferyForum
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 21d
5 Days to Go!
Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 – with the new Women & Infants Stream.

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium + Live Stream
Expert speakers, networking & FREE CPD

Register FREE: shorturl.at/xRSRE

#CardiffMMF2025 #MidwivesMatter #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 21d
Families deserve the right support when it matters most.
This week on Midwifery Hour we explore how to share the news that a baby has Down’s Syndrome – and how to best support families.

Wed 24 Sept | 19:00 UK
Varshali Swadi & Bev Insch

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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 22d
📣 We’re back It's today!

#MidwiferyHour Series 17 starts Wed 17 Sept | 19:00 UK
Theme: Changing Knowledge to Improve Practice

Stephanie Michaelides & Dr Anna Madeley
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

shorturl.at/deGcZ
#MATFLIX #MaternityCare
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 22d
6 Days to Go!
The Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 is almost here – with the new Women & Infants Stream.

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium + Live Stream
Expert speakers, networking & FREE CPD

Register FREE: shorturl.at/xRSRE

#CardiffMMF2025 #MidwivesMatter
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 23d
6 Days to Go!

Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 is nearly here – now with the new Women & Infants Stream.

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium
FREE CPD – Don’t miss it!

Register: shorturl.at/Paxrz

#CardiffMMF2025 #MidwivesMatter #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 24d
📣 We’re back!

#MidwiferyHour Series 17 starts Wed 17 Sept | 19:00 UK
Theme: Changing Knowledge to Improve Practice

Stephanie Michaelides & Dr Anna Madeley
Hosted by Sue Macdonald

shorturl.at/deGcZ
#MATFLIX #MaternityCare
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 24d
1 Week to Go!
Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 is almost here – now with the new Women & Infants Stream.

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium
FREE CPD – Don’t miss it!

Register: shorturl.at/Paxrz

#CardiffMMF2025 #MidwivesMatter #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 24d
8 Days to Go!
Cardiff Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2025 is almost here – now with the new Women & Infants Stream.

23 Sept | Cardiff City FC Stadium
FREE CPD – Don’t miss it!

Register: shorturl.at/Paxrz

#CardiffMMF2025 #MidwivesMatter #FreeCPD
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 27d
In Memory of Michel Odent (1930 – 2025)

A true pioneer who reshaped the way we understand birth, women, and babies. His vision, research, and compassion leave a legacy that continues to inspire maternity and midwifery care worldwide.

Read more here: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/in-memory-of...
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Maternity and Midwifery Forum @midwiferyforum.bsky.social · 27d
Maternity & Midwifery Hour is BACK!

Starting Wednesday 17 September
7PM UK Time | Live Weekly

Join us for Series 17 – addressing the issues that matter most to maternity professionals.

Don’t miss it! Watch live here: shorturl.at/EH72x